Have you ever been in a car accident? Did you ever go to the hospital because you were really sick? Accidents happen. People get sick. Life is unpredictable, and, unfortunately, bad things can happen. You cannot protect yourself from everything, but you can protect your future with smart choices and another helpful, life-saving tool—insurance. From auto insurance to health insurance to life insurance, BE SMART ABOUT YOUR FUTURE will help you learn about the importance of insurance and risk management.

Doctor. Lawyer. Teacher. Astronaut. President of the United States. There are thousands of careers out there. Maybe you don’t know what you want to be yet. But no matter what career you’re interested in pursuing, the dream—and the hard work to get there—starts now. So it couldn’t hurt to be prepared. From smart ways to pay for college to decoding your first paycheck, BE SMART ABOUT YOUR CAREER will help you with the basics of choosing a college and setting a career plan you can achieve.

This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the natural world. It explains how nature alone carved these sites that we so admire. From the ocean shores to the inland forests, discover how the natural world is a beautiful place.

Product Description: Author Amy Graham explores the lives and literary works of nine influential writers in CELEBRATED AFRICAN-AMERICAN NOVELISTS. From Harriet Adams to Ernest Gaines and Alice Walker, each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person’s life and achievements.

Product Description: Wondering about what career you might have in the future? Not sure where to get information on different jobs? This book can help you out. CHOOSING A COMMUNITY SERVICE CAREER: A HOW-TO GUIDE examines a variety of jobs in the field of public service...read more

Product Description: ''Read about some of the most well-known ancient scientists and mathematicians: Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Archimedes, Galen, Ptolemy, Zhang Heng, and al-Khwarizmi''--Provided by publisher.Title: Astonishing Ancient World ScientistsAuthor: Graham, AmyPublisher: Enslow Pub IncPublication Date: 2009/05/01Number of Pages: 128Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 200805392...read more

Product Description: Acadia National Park in Maine has been home to inhabitants ranging from the Wabanaki Indians to millionaires such as John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who donated thousands of acres to the park and established its system of carriage roads...read more

Showcases the major amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1792, summarizing how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created and discussing how each amendment affects our lives today.

Showcases the major amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1792, summarizing how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created and discussing how each amendment affects our lives today.

Explores the life and work of Thomas Edison, including his childhood, education, and invention of such items as the phonograph, light bulb, and kinetoscope.

A curriculum-related series separates fact from fiction as it follows America's quest to fulfill its 'manifest destiny' through westward movement and describes how this expansion influenced the way Americans view themselves as a nation.

Examines the country's economy, culture, political structure, and religious influences in relation to the way in which these things affect the world we live in today, enhanced with full-color photos and illustrations.

Describes the seven wonders of the natural world, including Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and the harbor of Rio de Janeiro, and includes links to online sites for further information.

Looks at the history, geography, and climate of Antarctica.

Discusses what woodland caribou are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state whose motto is 'Live Free or Die.'

Discusses the highlights, land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Maine. (view table of contents)

Discusses the personal life and political career of the man who became the thirtieth president of the United States in 1923 upon the death of President Harding. (view table of contents)