From Christmas in the early 1900s, to stories of bears and the landscape of Labrador, this 1976 edition of Them Days Magazine covers a wide array of tales and memories of the Big Land. Watch out for mentions of the 1853 Harmony vessel and stories about trapper and farmer Donald Blake.

Young readers learn about the United States through simple text and photos.

Young readers will explore which modes of transportation move people and which ones move goods and provide services.

This YA biography of the former First Lady considers her journey from Chicago to the White House in the larger context of African American history.Michelle Obama grew up on Chicago's South Side, and while the world outside her door was chaotic and ever-changing, her family provided a stable environment in which she could grow and flourish. This biography of the former First Lady shows how a girl from a working class background could rise to become one of the most i...

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure!The Irwins are visiting Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home of the endangered mountain gorilla. During a plane ride over the park, Bindi notices a mysterious glint coming from a forested area. Once she finds out that there may be an illegal mining operation in the area, finding the elusive mountain gorilla isn't the only task on her to-do list!

Go around North America and learn about the best places to visit even before you have your papers ready. This virtual tour of such vast land will help you plan out your itinerary and see the most recommended places. Your child can also use this picture book to learn about geography, races and culture too. Buy a copy now!

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Permaculture, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and i...

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Thousands of years--way before Christopher Columbus set sail--wandering tribes of hunters made their way from Asia across the Bering land bridge to North America. They didn't know it, but they had discovered a New World. The First Americans is a fascinating re-creation of pre-Columbian Native American life, and it's an adventure of a lifetime! Hunt sea...

Wave, geothermal and biomass energies are complex sources of renewable energy. They require sophisticated equipment to harvest the energy and generate electricity for homes and industries. In this book, we’re going to learn the basic definitions of these energy sources. We’re also going to study the science and technology that converts them into electricity. Go ahead and secure a copy today!

Basher History: States and Capitals is the follow-up title to the bestselling Basher History: U.S. Presidents. This unique and comprehensive guide to 50 states (plus DC and the six territories) presents each state in the hip Basher fashion. Who better than Basher to give each state a face, voice, and personality and to give kids a fun, unusual but really information-packed gazetteer of their country. From Alabama to Wyoming, and everywhere in between, each state boasts ab...

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.The Paradox of Jamestown

Love Rewired is a fascinating examination of how developments in brain science can be employed to improve our relationships. The author uses extensive case studies from his work as a therapist combined with his vast knowledge of brain science to answer some fundamental questions that intrigue us all, such as:What happens in our brain when we argue?Where do our habits come from?Do men and women have different brains?Do our brains cause af...