George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

"Are you ready for some crazy facts about football? Did you know that Adam Vinatieri was the first kicker to win four Super Bowl rings, Detroit had four teams before the Lions, Don Shula trained five quarterbacks that made it to the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills are named after William Cody, and the position of quarterback was introduced in 1880? Discover even more about this popular sport in the pages of this book."

Rainforests play an important role in the health of the world. Plants, animals, and people all depend on rainforests for many reasons. A tropical rainforest is filled with wonder and mystery, from the tallest trees in the canopy to the darkest and wettest leaves on the forest floor. The animals that inhabit this biome are varied and exotic. What readers may not realize is that not all rainforests mark the areas around the equator. Temperate rainforests, with milder climates, extend toward the poles. Readers learn the similarities and differences between these two biomes.

En este libro ilustrado para niños, se presentan 7 oraciones en rima, una para cada día de la semana.