On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, and a new nation was born. Readers discover the power behind this document through clear main text and engaging sidebars. Eye-catching graphic organizers provide additional information, including a thorough explanation of the document's most important parts. Primary sources, including the Declaration of Independence itself, are included to help readers practice analyzing historical images....

Malcolm X, the famous African American activist, remains a figure of controversy years after his assassination in 1965. This book uses the embattled leader's own words to explore his life, from the early death of his father to his own untimely death. It also examines Malcolm's teachings, which at times countered the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King Jr. This biography uses primary sources to reveal a period of great turbulence and social...

When a charging animal is on the move, watch out! Charging is one of the wildest behaviors in the animal kingdom. Readers will love learning about this power-filled phenomenon in which only the strong survive. This high interest book teaches readers the basics of beastly behaviors explaining what charging is and why animals do it. Through age-appropriate science content, fact boxes, and colorful images, this book is a perfect introduction to wild...

Welcome to the wonderful world of plants, some of the planet's most amazing creatures. Plants turn sunlight into food, produce oxygen, and provide people with food, clothing, medicine, and much, much more. What's more, they can communicate. This dynamic book takes readers inside plant communication, a place where chemicals, sounds, and smells become the synapses, words, and motions of the plant world. Written to support elementary science curricula,...

The ancient Inca civilization is known having a developed economy, but the people didn't use money. In fact, the society didn't have it. This is just one fact presented in this volume, which provides an in-depth look at the Inca economy. The title covers terrace farming, irrigation, livestock, and the role of mit'a labor in ancient Peru. Through the text's coverage of the government's distribution of goods and services, readers will understand why...

When it comes to survival, plants are regular pros, but their defenses aren't always easy to see. This high-interest science book exposes the plant kingdom's biggest secrets, allowing readers to really understand what goes on under the soil and right in front of our faces. Budding botanists will be excited to learn the varied ways plants protect themselves, from color-muted camouflage to painful pokers and everything in between. Engaging language,...

Dental work is never fun, especially after an accident on the soccer field or basketball court. Whether a tooth is chipped or broken, any sort of dental injury requires immediate attention. Dealing with the pain and blood can be hard for young athletes, but this book will help them understand just what's happening in their mouth and what dentists need to do to help them get better. From minor capping and tooth fillings to root canals and more serious...

The Cherokee is the largest native tribe in the United States today. Their history dates back 15,000 years, when their ancestors made the long trek to North America from Asia. Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee...

Is there a more terrifying example than the "Door to Hell" in Turkmenistan of the negative impact of people on Earth? But there are many, many more. This and several other frightening examples serve as prime and telling true stories in this book. Each spread has a fact box illuminating legal changes made-and not made-as a response to the disaster, and a statistics sidebar that reinforces the immense impact of each disaster through numbers. The book...

The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential facts and science vocabulary in the text. They'll also be invited to solve math problems involving Saturn in which they'll learn more data such as about Saturn's 29½-year trip around the sun. Saturn's rings, moons, and atmosphere are some of the topics...