Product Description: Around 1915, the Young Turks viewed Turkish Armenians as dangerous conspirators, so it endeavored to force thousands of them from their homes. They were massacred or marched to death. When all was said and done, between 600,000 and 1,500,000 Armenians died...read more

Product Description: Electricians link buildings to power. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Electrician.

Product Description: While America did not get involved in World War II until 1941, it saw plenty of combat and new technologies. One of the largest wars in history, World War II provided an opportunity to develop unique and influential technologies such as the jet engine, the computer, and radar...read more

Product Description: The Oregon Trail was an important part of American history. It helped bring new people to the western United States. Explore what life was like for pioneers on the Oregon Trail, what difficulties they faced along the way, and what it was like to live in Oregon once they arrived...read more

Product Description: Plumbers are important workers on construction sites. Without them, toilets wouldn't flush, faucets wouldn't run, and buildings might flood. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Plumber.

Product Description: Re-creating life in past times to educate the public and the historical villages where role-playing takes place can provide teens with the opportunity to learn skills from bygone times, such as blacksmithing or cabinetmaking, and earn a living...read more

Product Description: Many young adults are completely unprepared when they discover they have been infected with herpes. Herpes cannot be cured, and it has a lifelong effect on a person's health and social life. In this informative volume, readers learn about the herpes virus, how it is transmitted and spread, and how the body reacts to the virus...read more

Product Description: Jobs in child care, hospitality, janitorial services, event coordinating, tech support, and computer graphics are always in high demand. In this very accessible series, readers will learn the practical details of these fields and how to make smart career choices in today's uncertain economy...read more

Product Description: The Special Ops units of the U.S. military, which undertake daring spy, search and rescue, and counterterrorism missions, are among the most exclusive military organizations in the world. These titles dive into the logistics of what it takes to be a member of one of these elite groups, from training to proficiency with the most advanced weapons and gear...read more

This engaging volume introduces readers to the world of technical texts and their uses and is aligned with grade 2 Common Core ELA-Literacy standards. Students learn about the purposes and types of technical texts, and actually analyze sample texts. They review experiments, recipes, and crafts, and compare and contrast the examples. They also discover how specific images contribute to and clarify texts. In an activity section, readers are given the opportunity to write their own technical text. Vocabulary boxes explain "diagrams," "format," "charts," "data," and "warning boxes." Sidebars profile noteworthy writers, including Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Charles Darwin, and Martha Stewart.

Product Description: Oral or written, words paint pictures that no other medium can fully capture. Literature takes many forms, from stories to plays, songs, and even technical text, all of which can be found in cultures across the globe. The origins, themes, and elements common to each, as well as the features that distinguish one form from anotherfrom the types of characters to structureare considered in-depth in these engrossing volumes...read more

Product Description: They are among the most elite of all U.S. military, special forces subject to a rigorous selection and training process. Air commandos perform highly dangerous and often secret operations. They are involved in special military operations, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism...read more

Product Description: The Holocaustthe systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews and other victims by the Nazis during World War IIwas a watershed event in modern history. This series examines the historical, political, and social backdrop that allowed the Holocaust to happen and the forces that sought to resist its horror, looking at its perpetrators, victims, bystanders, rescuers, and survivors...read more

Product Description: The German invasion of Poland in 1939 gave the Nazis the opportunity to implement their master plan to eliminate Europe's Jews. Part of the plan encompassed confining the Jews in a restricted area of Warsaw to make their survival difficult, followed by mass transportation of survivors to concentration camps, where they were killed...read more

Product Description: Virtually every organization needs HR personnel to hire, train, and assist employees. Often it is possible to get an entry-level job directly out of high school or after taking a short training program. Teens investigate the vital roles of staffing a company, training employees, learning HR policies and benefits, employee relations, and the types of jobs that are available in HR...read more

Product Description: Security jobs exist in private companies, at public venues such as sports facilities and arenas, and in government agencies. One of the appealing aspects of the security field is that it provides jobs that offer dependable salaries and good benefits for people with all levels of education...read more