Saxena, Shalini

The moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on. Some of the knowledge we have of the moon involves numbers, including measurements such as diameter and area. Science and math are complementary foci in this engaging volume, full of beautiful photographs, interesting information, and corresponding math problems. Readers will enjoy feeling like astrophysicists as they complete the lunar math missions in this unique volume.

Readers learn the origin of the story of Paul Revere's "midnight ride," and find out what really happened on that night during the American Revolution.

Exposes myths about the American Revolution and explains the facts behind them.

Explores the history and culture of the Cheyenne Indians.

"The reclassification of Pluto in 2006 not only decreased the number of planets in our solar system by one but also introduced the new category of dwarf planet. Readers will come to understand what separates a dwarf planet from a planet, or for that matter from any of the other bodies found within the solar system. They'll learn about Pluto itself, as well as its fellow dwarf planets, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris"--Provided by publisher.