Peppas, Lynn

Presents a study of Mesoamerica and discusses their early civilization and way of life, their empires and blood sacrifices, arts, culture, and science, and the Spanish conquest.

An explanation of symmetry for students in kindergarten through third grade, covering lines of symmetry, turns, symmetry in shapes and buildings, and other topics.

Photographs and text describe the events surrounding the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, describing the clean-up efforts, and discussing the impact of the spill on the local environment and population.

Follows the St. Lawrence River, once a main route of the fur and timber trades. This important commercial waterway forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States and connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.

Explores the history of the Thanksgiving holiday and examines how people celebrate this day in America and Canada. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Explores the history of the holiday known as Juneteenth and discusses how this special day is recognized and celebrated. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations and a glossary.

Provides information about groundhogs and the history of Groundhog Day. Describes America's ways of celebrating the arrival of spring and the role of Pennsylvania's most famous weather predictor, Punxsutawney Phil. Also includes information about other state and country celebrations, color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Presents a history of the Corvette automobile, describing its creator, design, logo, and models. Explores the Corvette's impact on popular culture and its racing legacy. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, statistics on each model, a Corvette timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

A biography of Canadian pop singer and songwriter Justin Bieber, discussing his childhood, career in the music business, unique style, and personal achievements.

Introduces the different ways to measure matter, and the tools used.