Most people take for granted the ease of plunking down a library card and having instant access to their favorite work of fiction. Yet libraries have developed and changed with the passage of time. Engaging text takes kids on a journey from Ptolemy's library at Alexandria to Washington's Library of Congress. Young readers are guaranteed to be impressed with the innovations and progress that have resulted in our modern-day library system. Have you...

The abacus, ENIAC, and nursebots are just a few milestones associated with the development of the computer that are highlighted in this kid-friendly title. The History of the Computer provides young readers with an enhanced appreciation for the myriad ways that computers affect and improve our lives. Kids also get a peek at the countless amazing technological possibilities that loom on the horizon. Have you ever wondered what life was like before...

It seems so simple, a stamped envelope delivered by the local postman. But it hasn't always been this easy. From messengers on foot to pony express to airmail, our postal system has progressed a great deal with the passage of time. A combination of informative text and engaging illustrations serve to track this progress. Kids will have a new appreciation for the innovations that allow them to stay connected with people around the world. Have you ever...

Three, two, one... blast off! People have been fascinated by space travel since ancient times, but technological advances within the past 100 years have allowed them to walk on the moon and plan trips to Mars. Young readers will learn about the history of this phenomenon and will glimpse the endless possibilities that lie in store as scientists continue to brainstorm the future of space travel. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones...

In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright designed a lightweight airplane and made the first recorded flight in history. More than 100 years later, travelers board planes every day and jet across the globe within a matter of hours. Learn how even ancient people once dreamt of taking to the skies, and discover how this dream ultimately developed into an innovative reality. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Find out what it takes to make it in the competitive world of professional acting.

Introduction to one of the United States' original colonies, Massachusetts. Describes its origins, its leaders, and the colony's role in America's independence from Great Britain. Help children discover America's thrilling early history with Our Thirteen Colonies. Each book begins with the prehistory of one colony, describing the Native Americans who inhabited that area, and then honestly portrays the arrival of European settlers and the growth of...

Learn about the history and culture of the western United States.

Looks at the characteristics of wild boars and examines how they became an invasive species in the southern United States, how they cause problems in their new environments, and the ways that people have attempted to deal with them.