The legislative branch is one of three branches in the United States government. Also called Congress, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The men and women who serve as senators and representatives have many important duties. They are in charge of making and changing the country's laws. Of the three branches of government, the legislative branch is…
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru sits the stone city of Machu Picchu, built by Inca Indians in the fifteenth century. Students will learn about the site's remarkable architecture and agricultural ingenuity, and they will love the photos of this ancient city in its stunning natural setting.
Have you ever wondered where money comes from or who decides its value? Money, Money, Money provides students with an informative look at the development of money. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main idea and details and to use proper nouns correctly.
King Tut was just nine years old when he took the Egyptian throne in 1334 BCE. Who was this young king? Why did he die suddenly at only nineteen? The Mystery of King Tut provides students a comprehensive look at Tut's homeland, his family, his friends and enemies, his tomb, and his mummified body. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main ideas and details and complex sen…
The Paralympics describes the history and organization of this prestigious sporting event. The book details the different sports included in the competition and provides the inspiring backstories of several athletes from around the world who have shown what is possible with hard work and dedication. This book can also be used to teach students how to determine the main idea and details in a tex…
Can your students name a prehistoric animal-other than a dinosaur? Students will travel back in time with Prehistoric Giants (Other Than Dinosaurs) to learn about giant reptiles as well as giant species of shellfish, insects, centipedes, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Read about how these animals once were a force to be reckoned with, but are now extinct. Vivid photographs, illustrations…
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to space? That dream is now accessible to more people than it's ever been. Private Spaceships describes the recent shift toward a new era of private space flight. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the proper use of adjectives.
The natural world is full of complex relationships among different kinds of organisms. Symbiotic Wildlife is a nonfiction informational book that looks at how different species interact in ways that benefit each other. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast information and the proper use of commas in a series. 
Many people consider the Taj Mahal to be the most beautiful tomb in the world. Built by an emperor of India for his wife after she passed away, it has survived years of neglect and restoration. Engage students with the story of how and why this amazing landmark was built.
Celebrated as one of the modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal forever changed trade and travel in the Americas. The Panama Canal provides students a look at the obstacles and triumph in completing this engineering feat. The book can also be used to teach students how to understand cause-and-effect relationships and the proper use of prepositional phrases.