Social Studies

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International Alliances and Treaties

We know that countries enter into alliances and make treaties and agreements--but why are these important and how do they affect our lives? From the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)… More →

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In the Barn

Shaker farmers built circular barns so that the devil could not hide in the corners. In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on a busy settler… More →

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In the Barn (revised edition)

This newly revised edition of In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on an early farm. Different kinds of barns are clearly detailed from the… More →

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In the Footsteps of Explorers

In the Footsteps of Explorers is an action and discovery-oriented history and biography series that will inspire adventurous young readers. Each colorful book describes what an explorer's… More →

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In the Sky

This book introduces early readers to things that go in the sky. Simple text, sight words, and vibrant images help engage children while they practice their reading skills. This book also… More →

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Inventing the Automobile

An invention of dramatic impact, the automobile led to the creation of new industries, changed the way roads and cities were built, and required a system of laws to protect drivers and… More →

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Inventing the Camera

With the invention of the camera, the last century and a half has become the most visually documented age in history. This fascinating book describes in simple terms how a camera works and… More →

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Inventing the Electric Light

Inventing the Electric Light tells the story of how early scientists experimented with the newly discovered energy called electricity to create light. Young readers will be fascinated to… More →

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Inventing the Printing Press

Before the invention of the printing press, information was not easily accessible to the majority of people in the world. Inventing the Printing Press will teach young readers what life was… More →

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Inventing the Radio

The first successful radio transmission forever changed the way humans communicate, share news, and enjoy entertainment. This comprehensive book combines both the history and technology… More →

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Inventing the Telephone

While Alexander Graham Bell won the race to patent the telephone, he was only one among many inventors who explored instant voice communication. This fascinating book describes the evolution… More →

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Inventing the Television

No other form of communication reaches people in as many parts of the world as television. Broadcasts are received by audiences in every country, in nearly every language. This fascinating… More →

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