From living on the ranch to life on the trail, this dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys. How was cowboy clothing practical for the work done by cowboys? How were western homes built?… More →

This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to life in North America during the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901. Beautiful illustrations show how the way of life of the settlers in… More →

Step into the world of the Aztecs! Make an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle, and create your own… More →

Declared the country's national bird, learn about the significance of the bald eagle, its historic past, and why it is a great symbol of the United States of America. More →

Where is the safest place to keep your money? In a bank! Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover what happens at the local bank, while… More →

The celebration of a bar or bat mitzvah is a recognition that a young Jewish boy or girl has reached the age of responsibility. At the age of 13 for boys and 12 for girls, children take… More →

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine letters and diaries as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past. More →

Created to support the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards, Be a Document Detective is an engaging series that introduces young readers to primary sources and explores their role… More →

In this inviting book, young readers discover ways to practice democratic principles in their schools and classrooms. Accessible, child-centered examples demonstrate key skills and practices… More →

Good citizens take an active role in making their communities better places to live. This motivating book provides several practical examples of ways young readers can demonstrate that they… More →