Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and th
Explains why people became settlers, looks at the work done at the village gristmill, sawmill, general store, and settler home, and describes the jobs of carpenters, coopers, wheelwrights, blacksmiths
With the help of this book, children can write a book about different countries or concentrate on one country. Children will learn how to draw maps showing the continent on which the country is locate
This fun book teaches children concepts, or big ideas, about butterflies, including metamorphosis, migration, symmetry, and pollination. Children are encouraged to draw their own butterflies, take pho
This fascinating book shows children what to include in a book about history. Children are shown how to create a book about an event in history or about social history, such as life in a colonial city
Today, children in many communities come from different countries, speak more than one language, and practice different customs, celebrations, religions, and traditions. This colorful book helps child
This book teaches children about mountains, volcanoes, coasts, valleys, islands, caves, and canyons. For their own books, suggestions for research will begin with the landforms around the children's h
Writing this how-to book will motivate children to live healthier, happier lives. Children will learn how to eat a rainbow and be shown how to write healthy recipes for others to try. They can share h
Examines the characteristics of living organisms, describing the features of an insect, reptile, fish, bird, mammal, and plant, as well as such unusual creatures as bacteria, polyps, mollusks, and wor
Describes the lure of gold that drew both men and women west and discusses how they lived, the difficulties they faced, and the impact of the gold rush on Native Americans
