Clara MacCarald

Explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

"Hydrogen is the most widespread element and one of the building blocks of life. First appearing when the Big Bang created the universe, hydrogen is now part of human technologies that could change the future. People have used liquid hydrogen to send astronauts into space and hydrogen gas to drive families to the store. In this informative text, we'll explore the first element in the periodic table, looking at its properties and finding its hiding...

"Explores the history, events, and aftermath of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Features "Think about It" questions, two infographics, and two "In Their Own Words" special features"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the history and science behind virtual reality, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Includes "How It Works" special feature"--

"Introduces readers to what agricultural waste is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to fly fishing, discussing what it is, the equipment needed and more.

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

"For the United States, the Vietnam War began as part of a global war on communism. About 2.7 million young Americans went to fight in a region the public knew little about. Americans at home followed the news and watched battles on television, both in Vietnam and on American streets as conflict over the war threatened to tear the country apart. By the end of the conflict, America had changed forever." --

"Each year, millions of people become American citizens at birth. Thousands more are naturalized as adults. Becoming an American Citizen explains how these processes work."--Publisher's website.

Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...