"Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!."

"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

"Lets readers experience the Korean War from multiple perspectives, allowing them to choose different paths through history"--

"What would you do if you were lost somewhere near the North or South poles? Would you survive through the bitter cold, deadly storms, lack of food, and other dangers? Learn the incredible true stories of Ernest Shackleton, Jan Baalsrud, Douglas Mawson, and other daring people who fought to survive in the frozen wasteland." -- Page [4] cover.

"Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989"--

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the D-Day invasion.

Follows the discovery and excavation of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, also known as King Tut, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb's exploration. Written in graphic-novel format.

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...

Provides information on the world of medicine and health care, including bacteria that saves lives, the use of virtual reality by doctors, cameras used in brain surgery, breakthroughs in Alzheimer's, and more.