Synopsis: From an acclaimed author and illustrator: Enjoy this tribute to Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her contributions to building the healthy future that America's children deserve.Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn't be easy, since she'd never gardened before: Where should she start? What tools did she need? What would…

Synopsis: TIME For Kids All Access provides readers with a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at some of the most fascinating people, places, and things in history and our world.-What does the President's private study in the White House look like? -What would it be like to tour the International Space Station where astronauts live, eat and sleep in space? -What would it be like to peel away the different layers of the Amazon Rain Forest to see all of the…

Synopsis: Step right up and read about the debut of cotton candy at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904!The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, was an exhibition like none other. It had huge buildings for displaying all sorts of inventions and machines, exhibits from all around the world, and vendors selling new foods, including something called Fairy Floss, which we now call cotton candy.In this book, a young girl named Lily and her Aunt Mae are…

Synopsis: For the rebel in every girl's heart, this series presents the achievements of extraordinary, relevant, and inspiring women throughout history. Through quotes, narratives, photographs, illustrations, and fact-filled side-bars, each book tells the story of twelve bold and courageous women.When the world told them to stay put, these twelve adventurers took to the skies, slopes, and seas. From the daring aviator Amelia Earhart to the relentless…

Synopsis: Some places on Earth experience seemingly nonstop rain, while others have gone hundreds of years without a single drop of precipitation. Readers (Grades 3-5)will find out why climates can be so different from one place to another, how extreme weather can cause natural disasters, and what effects precipitation can have on the natural landscape. They will also find out how people living in extremely wet or dry areas have adapted to the extreme…

Synopsis: Discusses the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln and why he deserves to be recognized on Presidents' Day.

Synopsis: Deep and strong.Thousands of years ago, tiny streams of melting glacial water converged to form a great river, the Mississippi. In time, masses of people flocked to its shores: Native tribes fished its waters and paddled their canoes across its flowing byways. European settlers pushed flatboats southward in search of fertile land to clear for farms and towns. Cities sprang up along its shores. Today, towboats push and pull, and ships' propellers…

Synopsis: Interesting facts about the Wright Brothers depicted in easy to color pages.

Synopsis: Kids will love learning about their country in these fun fact books about America and people and places that make it great! With a padded hardcover and 48 pages of photos and facts, customers will love how packed with fun and learning this series is! Product Features: * Attention getting illustrations and impactful cover treatments to spark attention * Awesome information and subjects to promote the joy of reading through illustrations and…

Synopsis: Finally, a series as big as your state! Get an in-depth study of your state -- its industry, climate, history, native peoples, ethnic groups, and native and endangered plants and animals -- through narrative, charts, graphs, maps, and biographical sketches.

Synopsis: From The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans of Smile and Real Friends.Olive wants to get in on the act . . .. . . Any act! Olive "clicks" with everyone in the fifth grade--until one day she doesn't. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her…

Synopsis: The Declaration of Independence has represented American freedom since Thomas Jefferson wrote it more than 200 years ago. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind one of America's most important documents from the people who were there when it was signed. Engaging text, colorful images, sidebars, and a variety of primary sources introduce readers to the Declaration of Independence.

Synopsis: Here is a look at the fascinating profiles of each of the 43 presidents, including the names of their pets! Sidebars are filled with fun and unusual information about our leaders-such as who appears on stamps and money-and "At a Glance" boxes provide birth date, political party, and other vital information, including that: Thomas Jefferson, our third president, spoke six languages, invented many things (the swivel chair and the pedometer, to…

Synopsis: As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books, plays, and movies devoted to her story. I AM CLEOPATRA…