Product Description: Albert Einsteins studies and findings are world renowned, and this beginner biography walks elementary readers through the life of one of historys most amazing scientists. With many color photos, the book details his early life and struggles in Germany...read more

Product Description: This timely book addresses the issue of racial profiling head onwhat it is, why it happens, who it happens to, and what someone who is at risk of racial profiling can do about it. Interviews with teens directly affected by racial profiling and advice from professionals make this text excellent for research or personal use...read more

Product Description: Racial profiling is a serious problem for many of todays teens. This volume explains what racial profiling is, who is likely to be targeted, and how to deal with the police if you are singled out. Readers will learn about the racial bias in the American justice and prison systems, as well as how to stay out of the school-to-prison pipeline...read more

Product Description: Everything that takes up space is made out of matter, whether it's a person, air, or a mountain. This volume covers the fundamental concepts students need to understand matter. Fact boxes highlight and further explain vocabulary words, while "Compare and Contrast" and "Think About It" boxes encourage readers to think and explore the ideas further...read more

Product Description: More and more people, including teens, are discovering the pleasures and rewards of keeping honeybees. In addition to the sweet honey they produce, bees are critical for pollinating many plants and food crops. In this entertaining and enlightening title, the author first provides general information about bees and how honeybee societies work...read more

Product Description: Support and inspiration are provided to teens interested in taking action on womens issues. The author reports on activists who have helped womens causes in amazing ways, and provides a wide variety of ideas and resources for teens wanting to make a difference...read more

Many people who are now famous and successful, including singers Lady Gaga and Victoria Beckhamand actors such as Harrison Ford and Tom Cruisewere physically bullied as young people. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2007, 32 percent of students from twelve to eighteen years old reported having been bullied at school during the school year. Of those, 11 percent said that they were pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on; and 4 percent each said that someone tried to make them do things they did not want to do or that their property was destroyed on purpose. In this stirring narrative, teen readers learn about some of the causes of physical bullying, people who have struggled to cope with the problem, strategies for victims and bystanders on how to stop physical bullying, and how individuals and schools can reduce this grave injustice. Anti-bullying programs and state laws are also examined.

Product Description: This series meets National Curriculam Standards for: Social Studies: Civic Ideals & Pratices Individuals, Groups, & Institutions People, Places, & Environments Power, Authority, & Governance Production, Distribution, & Consumption

Product Description: Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Texas

Product Description: Teachers can invite students to explore World War II with these riveting read-aloud plays. Covers key concepts and events including Pearl Harbor and D-Day, the experiences of a London family during the Blitz and a Japanese-American family at Manzanar Detention Camp, as well as the fateful voyage of the S...read more

Product Description: Investigate life in ancient Rome with the engaginghands-on activities in this book. From early Roman history and government to daily life in ancient Rome, the activities in this rich resource will help students explore all the aspects of this fascinating civilization...read more

Product Description: 20 Speeches with Background Information, Activities, and AudiotapeThis book and audiotape will make American history come alive in your classroom. Students can read‹and hear‹20 great speeches by famous Americans such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Chief Joseph, Abraham Lincoln, Douglas MacArthur, John F...read more