Although he steadfastly refused to be labeled an "abolitionist," Abraham Lincoln was a hero to the abolitionist cause. The emancipation of the slaves in 1863 was strategic to the president's… More →
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A terrible oil spill in the Arctic, a lesson about food chains, and a polar bear called Lorel turn into a magical adventure for Billy. With the help of the new school computer, Billy's class… More →
Engineers design bridges to help solve the challenges of barriers that block the movement of people. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see how… More →
Get ready to explore Acadia National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains and on its shores. Discover some of the sights and activities More →
A campout in the Haunted Woods is scary enough! But the Camp Creepy Lake campers must also worry about the fire-breathing Dark Monster. It doesn't take long for the Dark Monster to find the… More →
This series tells the stories of important social reforms brought about in history by activism, and which are still of concern today. Each book takes a revealing new approach to social… More →
John and his sister Emily live with their family in an early settler community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a More →
In this newly revised edition, John and his sister Emily live with their family in a farming community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and… More →
Did you know that cola is an acid? And your saliva is a base? Acids and bases are chemical opposites that exist all around us. Readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice More →
This series explores the five accepted kingdoms that make up the living world - animals, plants, fungi, protista, and bacteria - and one kingdom currently proposed by scientists: other… More →
A Colonial Town: Williamsburg brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England, children will witness its founding and… More →
From the dark blue waters of the deep reef to warm shallow lagoons, A Coral Reef explores the colorful species that make a coral reef their home. The spectacular colors of branching elkhorn… More →