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Once one of the most well-known and feared tribes in the western United States, the Cheyenne have endured many difficulties since the arrival of settlers in the 1800s. This book discusses the Cheyenn …

In Native American history, the Iroquois have earned their place as one of the most democratic alliances with some of the most formidable warriors. United by a language and a desire to improve their …

The Shawnee have lived for many centuries in North America. Their nomadic lifestyles brought them from the East Coast to the Midwest, and eventually to the South. Over time, their way of life changed …

The people of the Cherokee Nation were descendants of the first Native Americans to live in North America. Over time, they developed their own culture, identity, language, beliefs, and customs. Howev …

The Sioux people have been in North America for hundreds of years. Many centuries ago, ancestors of today’s modern members developed their own beliefs, communities, languages, customs, and traditions …

The Shoshone have a long and varied history. Their members were among the first bands of Native Americans to welcome the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 1800s. One of the most famous Native A …

The system of checks balances between the branches of the U.S. government is written into the Constitution, but it isn’t always clearly understood. How does each branch keep the others from getting t …

Citizenship is an important issue, and becoming a more informed and active citizen is part of growing up. This guide examines what it means to be a citizen in the United States. It explains the ways …

Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. T …

Laws and legal systems have existed around the world for thousands of years. These rules give a country structure and keep people safe. However, laws can also be challenged and changed. This volume e …

Every person has rights and responsibilities they should understand to be an informed and active citizen. This inside guide to an essential civics topic highlights the meaning of rights and responsib …

Taxes have been part of the United States since its very beginning. Taxes on food, property, and income are often in the news and are often discussed and debated by adults, but young people also need …

The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person’s body. Without it, humans wouldn’t be able to live. This guide explores the main elements of the circulatory system, i …

The digestive system helps humans get the most out of every meal and drink. It also rids the body of unwanted substances. This close examination explains the ins and outs of the digestive system, inc …

The muscular system gives humans their shape and helps them move their body. This inside guide to our muscles uses relatable examples, discussion questions, sidebars, and fact boxes to dive in to wha …

The nervous system is the messenger system of the human body. This volume offers a comprehensive summary of the nervous system, highlighting key aspects connected to it, such as nerves, signals, and …

The human respiratory system is what makes people able to breathe. This detailed guide explains what the respiratory system is, how it works, and the key organs used in its processes. Fun fact boxes, …

The human skeletal system is the scaffold for the human body, holding up all the pieces into an amazing functioning unit. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the huma …

Working with her husband Martin Luther King Jr. and well after his death, Coretta Scott King was a civil rights activist in her own right. She had aspirations of becoming a musician; however, in the …

The Wampanoag were one of the first tribes to welcome European settlers to North America. Their tribe has gone down in history as teachers to the Pilgrims on how to farm the land and fish. Their hist …