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The amethyst has been a desirable gem for thousands of years. Today, the purple stones are mined all over the world and set into brilliant jewelry. Readers learn the geologic process that creates an …

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and its popularity in America is growing with each Major League Soccer season. Every big play that makes fans stand up and cheer is only possibl …

How big of a concern is teen pregnancy in today’s society? What options do teens have once they get pregnant? This controversial issue is examined in depth, presenting young adults with information f …

Slam dunks, quick passes, and jump shots are all actions of scientific principles, and readers discover why as they explore the ways physics, biology, and other areas of science are applied in the ga …

During the Industrial Revolution, millions of Americans moved from farms to cities in search of work in new factories. This shift from an agricultural society to an industrial society was monumental, …

Due to economic factors, larger portion sizes in restaurants, and sedentary lifestyles caused by an increase in our use of technology, obesity rates have risen steadily in the last decade. This, in t …

Though Mayan culture has existed for more than 3, 500 years, researchers and historians have only recently started unlocking some of the mysteries behind this Central American society. Thoroughly res …

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are dangerous if left unchecked, but with early diagnosis and careful management, people can live long, healthy lives without complications from the disease. Learning …

The ancient Aztecs are one of the most fascinating civilizations our world has ever seen, and their capital city of Tenochtitlan is just as interesting. Facts about the size of the city, its citizens …

Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days …

The Grand Canyon is one of the most majestic sites in the United States, and its views have been wowing visitors for centuries. This text contains beautiful pictures that encourage even the most resi …

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse and amazing natural wonders to see in the ocean, and there are many plant and animal species that call it home. Readers take a journey to this intere …

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon may not actually contain hanging plants, but they do contain mysteries all their own, including speculation that they never even existed. Readers travel back in time to …

A state governor is the leader of all the people of a state, just like a leader of an organization speaks for its people. Being a leader in a school or community organization is a great experience, b …

Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn’t always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions …

Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species t …

The ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to …

Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Access …

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made …

Scientists known as Antarctic researchers brave extremely cold temperatures and bitter winds in order to study a place most people will never visit. Readers travel along with these adventurous scient …

Kate Middleton’s dedication to charitable work makes her a role model for all young people. Her role as a member of the British Royal Family has given her a platform to speak for various humanitarian …

Disasters like Love Canal and more recently in Flint, Michigan, happened slowly over years, and caused lasting damage. A powerful way to demonstrate cause and effect in ecosystems, this book chronicl …

Advancements in space exploration over the years have shown us that Mars has water, one of the necessary conditions for life as we know it. Does that mean people will be able to travel to Mars soon? …

The moon is a constant presence that children become aware of in their earliest days. So many young readers wonder and ask about the moon soon after they learn to speak, and it’s the topic of many ea …

When talking about the digestive system, a few topics must be covered: vomit, the intestines, and poop! All readers can enjoy these and many more topics about the grossest of the body systems in this …

Have you ever wondered how the brain is able to control so many important things in the human body? Or how the spinal cord is structured? This volume engrosses and engages reader in this fascinating …

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for doing something that all buildings should be built to do: stay up. Readers learn about the tower, why it leans, why it was built, and how to visit and enjoy it …

Apostrophes can be tricky, but the fun fairies in this book will help readers learn how to use them correctly. Grammar rules about apostrophes are simplified for learners in this beautifully illustra …

Wizards have magical powers, and they also know a lot about capitalization rules! This entertaining book combines grammar rules about when to capitalize words, with unique and engaging facts about wi …

Collective nouns may not seem all that interesting to young readers, but this volume, which features facts about mermaids, makes collective nouns extremely engaging. Let the mythical mermaids take re …

There are many rules for irregular plural nouns, but let the magical elves in this vibrant volume make learning those rules easy! Some might think that elves just make toys in Santa’s workshop, but t …

Unicorns have healing powers, but your readers will learn that they are also great at writing compound sentences. Presented here is a magical journey featuring unicorns that help students learn about …

Fire-breathing dragons are often portrayed as intimidating mythical beasts, however, there is no fire coming from the mouths of dragons in this book. Instead these mythical beasts are sharing informa …

The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter’s life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job s …

Kids become very familiar with the roles of teachers, but they don’t often learn about all of the behind-the-scenes work. This book explores the responsibilities of a teacher while they are teaching …

This book helps young readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of the mayor of a city or town. With detailed information about meetings, ceremonies, giving speeches, planning projects, and …

Construction workers have very physically demanding jobs, and their days can be very different depending on the project they’re working on at the time. Excited readers will explore the world of demol …

Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skil …

Kids might not know it, but there is much more to the job of a bus driver than just picking people up and dropping them off. From inspections to learning routes, this book explores the duties of a bu …

This book helps young readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of the mayor of a city or town. With detailed information about meetings, ceremonies, giving speeches, planning projects, and …

Construction workers have very physically demanding jobs, and their days can be very different depending on the project they”re working on at the time. Excited readers will explore the world of demo …

Kids become very familiar with the roles of teachers, but they don”t often learn about all of the behind-the-scenes work. This book explores the responsibilities of a teacher while they are teaching …

The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter”s life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job …

Kids might not know it, but there is much more to the job of a bus driver than just picking people up and dropping them off. From inspections to learning routes, this book explores the duties of a bu …

Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skil …

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made …

The Bubonic Plague terrorized Europe and North Africa in the 14th century, killing millions of people. Readers learn many fascinating facts about what became known as the "Black Death." The …