Describes the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable," that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over 1,000 passengers. Simultaneous.
Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to s
The Supreme Court is one of the most influential bodies of the U.S government. It has steered the nations course on some of historys most important issues, including civil rights and the level of powe
Ribbit. Ribbit. Some young creatures look just like their grown-up parents. Otherslike frogslook completely different. Who could look at a tadpole and picture the hopping, insect-catching adult to com
Examines the different forms of government around the world, including the democracy in the United States, the theocracy in Iran, and the dictatorship in North Korea.
Examines the controversial battle over gun control, looking at the role of guns in early America, the assassinations of the 1960s, and the current rash of shootings in schools.
Explains what hydrology is, shows the impact of water on human history, and looks at water's role in climate, the water cycle, and the role of hydrology in the contemporary world.
Humans have long held an interest in the bright, colorful crystals we call gemstones. Throughout history, they have been used as decorations, folk remedies, and currency. Readers will discover how gem
In the summer of 1929, the United States entered a recession, as it had many times before. However, this would be no ordinary economic downturn. Over the next several years, the economies of many othe
As the United States continued to grow in the early nineteenth century, its people began to covet the land of their native neighbors. This greed led to a horrific forced relocation that we now call th
Because maps can be used to provide such a variety of information, they can also vary widely in scale. Readers will discover how to use a maps key to determine its scale. They will also learn how scal
