Product Description: The culture and history of ancient Aztecs is presented in this title intended for readers ages 8-12 years old.

Product Description: Upper elementary and early middle school students looking for a guide about voting in America can look no further then this new series. Written in easy-to-read narrative , these four titles introduces readers to the background and history of the Democratic and Republican Parties, along with fascinating information about notable party members and the ever-changing platforms through the years...read more

Product Description: Biography of famous Jazz composer written for readers ages 10-13.

Product Description: Presents a guide to careers in the United States Navy, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.Title: Your Career in the NavyAuthor: Orr, TamraPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2011/12/15Number of Pages: 128Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201100701...read more

Product Description: Profiles the life and career of the actress and singer, Selena Gomez.

Product Description: Profiles the life of the young actor and singer, including information about her roles in movies and what she has done to help kids in Africa.Title: Willow SmithAuthor: Orr, TamraPublisher: Mitchell Lane Pub IncPublication Date: 2011/09/30Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201103682...read more

Product Description: Presents the life of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, including his careers as a professional wrestler and actor.

Product Description: An introduction to the life and career of the running back Chris Johnson.

Product Description: Have you ever thought about how far back in history your family goes? Have you wondered about where your family came from and how they got where they are now? Researching your ancestry is a way to discover more about your family and yourself at the same time...read more

Product Description: Have you lain in the grass and stared up at the clouds? Did you spot a dragon overhead or perhaps a puffy ice cream cone? Finding shapes in clouds is fun and so is finding out about the different kinds of clouds. Why is one cloud tall and white while another is flat and gray? Which ones tell you when a storm is on the way? In this delightful rhyming book, find out which clouds are which and what their fancy names reveal about them...read more

Product Description: I Spy, Up in the Sky . . . The Moon! Why does the Moon seem to change shape and size? How did the Man in the Moon get there? Why do we see the Moon during the day? This delightful rhyming book will reveal these secrets and more about Earth s wonderful Moon.

Product Description: The powerful Sun is our closest star. It rises each morning and sets every night or does it? In this appealing rhyming book, young listeners find out why this glowing ball of flame appears to cross the sky, and what ancient people did to ensure its daily return...read more

Product Description: I Spy, Up in the Sky . . . The Stars! All stars are not the same. They are grouped according to color and size, and according to the pictures they make in the sky. In this delightful rhyming book, learn about star classes, follow the life cycle of a star, and find out about the animals and heroes that make up the clusters called constellations...read more

Product Description: Give readers an accessible and comprehensible survey of the basic laws of motion and forces, enlivened by engaging and exciting real world examples of theoretical principles at work. The laws of motion are outlined in uncomplicated prose, and practical illustrations of them are provided by student-friendly activities like baseball and amusement park rides...read more

Product Description: Joe, Kevin, and Nick Jonas are arguably the 21st centurys biggest pop sensations. Starting from humble beginnings, the Jonas Brothers have risen to pop stardom, selling millions of albums in the process. These young men may have records at the top of the charts, but theyve never lost touch with their rootsand their traditional values...read more

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were born out of a highly contentious and passionate ideological debate over the relative balance of federal versus state powers. The Tenth Amendment is a further attempt to address the challenges of reaching and maintaining that balance. Readers will learn about the historical context behind why this amendment was deemed necessary and how it was debated, drafted, and ratified. The application of the amendment to specific cases reveals how notions of states versus federal rights have evolved over time. The lively and high-stakes debate over federal power and its limitations is illustrated with reference to relevant contemporary issues, like drinking and driving ages, speed limits, gun ownership and use, health care, environmental standards, food and drug laws, and controlled substances. Readers will be fascinated by this ongoing conflict between state and federal government.

Product Description: Many kinds of workers are needed to care for all of the different animals living at a zoo. Readers will learn about the jobs done by people working behind the scenes to make sure that zoo animals stay healthy and visitors enjoy their days at the zoo.

Product Description: Beautiful Me features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to inspire and build self-esteem among preteen and teen girls. This book will help readers discover their inner strength and learn to feel comfortable in their own skin...read more

Product Description: Imagine defending your country with your life and then being treated unfairly when the battle is over and you go back home to rest and recover. That is what it was like for many of the African American soldiers who fought on the frontier in the mid-1800s...read more

Product Description: In the 1940s, when the world was at war, finding enough pilots for the military was a national challenge. The solution came from a small university tucked in the middle of Alabama. Tuskegee University was teaching African Americans how to fly but was the rest of the world ready to accept black pilots? In the beginning, the answer was a clear no...read more

Product Description: Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of process of respiration in cells.