Did you know that the first electric car was invented before 1900? Readers find this and other facts about electricity in this educational and enjoyable guide to the energy that powers so much of our world. As readers explore 20 fun facts presented in clear and concise text, they chart the development of electricity-from its discovery through Thomas Edison's electric lights all the way to the electric vehicles of today. These shocking facts are presented...

For more than 200 years, locomotives have fascinated people of all ages. This STEM-inspired book introduces readers to locomotives from different times and places, from the first steam-powered locomotives to the high-speed trains of today. Information is shared through a series of 20 fun-size facts. Readers will learn how steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work, as well as how locomotives impacted the American Civil War and led to the establishment...

Before people had cars, planes, and trains to take them places, they had steamboats. This important advance in transportation technology once astounded travelers and made the shipping of goods faster and easier than ever before. Readers of this engaging volume will discover just how significant the steamboat was, the technology that made it work, and why this mode of transportation could be dangerous and even deadly! The appealing format-which includes...

It's a core founding document of the United States of America-but did you know that when news of it reached New York City in 1776, it started a riot? The Declaration of Independence changed the world! In this book, young readers will learn more about its impact, its creators, and its famous words. Photographs and artwork highlight the easily understandable text, and graphic organizers showcase even more interesting information.

The U.S. Constitution is the basis of law in the United States and an important founding document of the country. But did you know that it's the shortest national constitution in the world? It's also the oldest still in effect! This intriguing book will provide young readers with many interesting facts about the constitution, including its history, its impact, and its amendments. Historical photographs and artwork will draw readers into the text,...

If you visit Washington, D.C., you can see the home of the president sitting in quiet dignity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But did you know that this iconic building has been through a lot in its more than 200 years? This fascinating volume leads young readers on a journey through the history of the White House, from its construction through its burning by the British and the various changes its occupants have made. Photographs and artwork highlight...

About 6 million children and teenagers living in the United States have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The condition affects everything from school performance to work and even home life. It can be a real struggle to live with ADHD and sometimes just as hard to recognize the symptoms. In this book, teenagers will learn the signs of the disorder and what to do if they suspect they have ADHD. Accessible language,...

The era of Prohibition was unlike any other in U.S. history. Though alcohol was illegal, crime syndicates began making and selling it-and the U.S. government tried to take action against them. In this engaging volume, readers encounter the most famous feud of this era: crime boss Al Capone and the "untouchable" Eliot Ness of the Prohibition Bureau. Containing both biographical information as well as historical context, this book is a great complement...

Some historians assert the American Revolution began long before the first shots of the war were fired. This essential volume about the conflict that led to the establishment of the United States starts with the causes of the war, delving into the events and policies that preceded the clash at Lexington and Concord. Readers will then learn about many other battles and how the Continental army under George Washington secured a final victory at Yorktown....

Young readers have a wild time learning the names of a wide variety of animals in this delightfully illustrated exercise in building strong vocabulary skills. Each carefully categorized group of creatures is depicted in illustrations, and each illustration is labeled with the name of the animal. This allows readers to practice reading the names of common animals, as well as learn the names of animals that are unfamiliar. Short, simple sentences guide...