Department of Homeland Security (Fighting Terrorism)
by David Baker
Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald? (Cloverleaf Books (TM) -- Our American Symbols) (Cloverleaf Books Our American Symbols)
by Martha E H Rustad
Come on into America's most famous home! Everybody knows the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's the White House, home to US presidents, first ladies, first children, and even first pets! But aren't you curious: why is the house white (and how many gallons of paint keep it that way)? Who built the place? How many rooms are in there and what are they used for? Where does the president work? Where does the first family live? Is there really a bowling alley in the White House? The lively t...
Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroo...
Ellis Island (1 Paperback/1 CD) [with CD (Audio)] (National Geographic Kids)
by Beth Carney
U.S. National Parks Field Guides (U.S. National Parks Field Guides)
by Joanne Mattern, Katie Parker, and Megan Cooley Peterson
Joshua Tree National Park Activity Book (National Parks Activities)
Channel Islands National Park Activity Book (National Parks Activities)
The Declaration of Independence (American Symbols)
by Lori Mortensen
The United States Capitol (American Symbols and Landmarks)
by Dr Holly Karapetkova
The Story of the Statue of Liberty (Graphic History) (Graphic Library: History)
by Xavier W Niz
"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the building of the Statue of Liberty"--Provided by publisher.
Discovering the Kingdom of Benin (Exploring African Civilizations, #4)
by Amie Jane Leavitt
The Kingdom of Benin, which started out as a small community and grew to be a vast empire, was particularly known for its expert farming practices, building skills, and artistic abilities. Within a few centuries, the Kingdom of Benin had grown into a dominant force in the region. Contact with Portugal led to economic and military cooperation and an even wealthier and more expansive empire. Eventually, however, it also helped facilitate the slave trade and planted the seeds of Benin's eventual de...