"More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Great...

"On each spread, children will solve riddles about the familiar animals, plants and the weather that one child encounters outdoors throughout a whole day"--

Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the flag over Fort McHenry, gives a brief history of the changes of the American flag and the rules for its display.

Open up wide! Dentists have the important job of making sure your teeth are clean and healthy. They look at your teeth to make sure you don't have any cavities and that you are flossing! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how dentists serve their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf...

Written for readers aged 10 and up-enjoyed by adults! As Dietrich sang the German national anthem, he contemplated the devastation Hitler and the Nazis were perpetrating on Europe. Dietrich would do whatever he could to stop them, even if it meant pulling the trigger on the Fuhrer himself. He had thought about it from every angle, and his conscience was clear. Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian-and...