An introduction to the basics of the Polish language features more than three hundred key words and phrases that are essential to common travel situations, with lessons on time, shopping, greetings, and more, as well as a handy pronunciation guide.

Product Description: Explains how to become the president of the United States and what the president's role in government is.

Facilitates the identification of eastern North America's wildflowers

Gettysburg Battlefield might be the most haunted place in the United States. As the site of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil, it seems likely. Accounts of ghostly soldiers roaming the cemetery and the appearance of streaks of light in photographs taken there are numerousthough the existence of restless spirits has never been proven. Readers will get chills learning about the many places near Gettysburg Battlefield where ghosts and hauntings have been reported. Including important historical context, detailed sidebars, and spooky photographs, the tales of wandering spirits will engage readersbut they may have to keep the light on!

The smell of laundry wafting through the East Room. The sounds of cursing or laughter in the Rose Room. The ghostly figure of Abraham Lincoln standing before a fireplace. These and many more spooky stories about the White House await readers! Reported to be haunted as far back as the 1800s, the White House harbors mysteries like a beastly cat that foretells of national disasters. Eerie photographs of the best known home in America accompany ghost stories that engage readers with several US presidents and important events in the nations history. With sidebars to add historical and paranormal context, these tales will provide thrills and chills that even the Obamas believe!

Tells the story of the Pilgrims who traveled to North America in 1620 on the Mayflower, their reasons for coming, and what their life aboard the ship was like.

A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.

Product Description: Spiny, small, and edible, sea urchins are found in oceans all over the world. Their spines can be long or short and can cause great injury in their own right. In addition, some sea urchins spines are venomous! Divers are familiar with how to deal with a sea urchin sting, and readers will be, too...read more

The transcontinental railroad didnt really cross North America. In fact, the famed rail building that took place in the 1860s only completed the stretch from Nebraska to California! Readers will learn many new facts about the transcontinental railroad to augment what they learn in the social studies classroom. Historical images drive home the reality of a 12-hour workday, poor treatment of Chinese immigrant workers, and the dangerous tunneling through the Sierra Nevada. Fact boxes will further fascinate readers with one of the greatest industrial marvels of US history.

Product Description: The terrible truth of slavery has been well-documented since its end following the Civil War. With the everyday reality of whippings, backbreaking labor, and constant prejudice, its no wonder many slaves tried to escape. Fortunately, a network of people and safe houses arose in the late 1770s to help these slaves reach freedom...read more

Product Description: The Great Lakes region offers so many places to visit, its hard to pare down the choices! From the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and the Michigan sand dunes to the big-city fun of Chicago and Toronto, theres a lot to see and do...read more