big books

In this picture book, with a story told in very few words, Rosie the hen takes a walk. Although Rosie doesn't know it, the fox is chasing her.

Text and images of primary sources introduce students to industrial society in the United States during the nineteenth century, discussing topics such as campaign posters, political cartoons, the Erie Canal, and more. Includes a time line, a glossary, an index, and suggestions for use.

Describes and presents photos of significant historical documents from China, Japan, Mexico, Italy, India, Pakistan, Kenya, and the U.S., as well as money from several of these countries.

Text and images of primary sources introduce students to famous people and important events and places in American history, such as Abigail Adams, the Betsy Ross flag, Boston, and more. Includes a time line, a glossary, an index, related Web sites, and suggestions for use.

This volume focuses on animals that travel.

None of the other animals will help the hen plant or reap the wheat, but they are eager to eat the bread she bakes with it.

As the sun rises, many kinds of animals wonder what sort of weather the new day will bring.