Eight true stories of bravery and courage enacted by men and women involved in modern conflicts in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of penguins.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, and life cycle of the white-tailed deer, the most common deer in North America.

"On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market the system that controls money in America plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called Hoovervilles named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had...

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of grizzly bears and discusses their cultural importance.

Describes the gold rush fever in 1895 that had men in a frenzy to reach the Yukon Territory in the far north of Canada.

Forced to flee the Nazi Army, Jewish families found a safe haven in a small town in Le Chambon, France, where a community of Protestants, having once been persecuted for their religion, sympathized with their struggle and did all they could to hide them from the invaders that sought to do them harm.

"This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and judge who was confirmed to the US Supreme Court in 2020. Nominated by President Donald Trump in the final months of his term, Barrett became the fifth female justice in the history of the Supreme Court"--

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...

Teaches important dates and facts about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.