Raum, Elizabeth

Examines different landforms around the world, including mountains, deserts, bodies of water, waterfalls, canyons, islands, and volcanoes.

Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule.

Looks at how people use energy, explains where the world's energy comes from, examines the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, and describes alternative sources of energy.

A discussion of how the arrival of a new baby affects children and families, offering advice to older siblings on what they baby will be like, and how to deal with feelings of being left out.

"Describes the venomous blue-ringed octopus of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Readers learn how these octopi use their colorful rings or stripes to warn predators and how they use venom to kill their prey. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered."--Publisher.

Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation.

Describes life in the American colonies, focusing on the colonists' clothing, homes, jobs, and other aspects of daily life.

Provides the lines to the Pledge of Allegiance, discusses what each one means, and offers facts about its history.

Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language, and describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance throughout history.

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