Describes the parts of American coins, how they are made, and the different kinds of twentieth- and twenty-first-century coins to collect, and features over 150 coin slots.
Four times Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he lived through storms and shipwrecks. He visited many islands and met native peoples. He started colonies for Spain. Once he was sent home in chains. Columbus always believed he had reached the East, or Asia. One of the most famous explorers of all times never knew where he had been!.
Describes notable books for teens that have been subject to challenge, including literary classics, books with frank talk about sex and identity, realistic accounts of discrimination and bias, and tales of fantasy and science fiction, and discusses the campaigns for and against censorship.
Describes notable books for teens that have been subject to challenge, including literary classics, books with frank talk about sex and identity, realistic accounts of discrimination and bias, and tales of fantasy and science fiction, and discusses the campaigns for and against censorship.
Explains ways kids can earn money; how to save for a big purchase; how to get the most value for your money; how the stock market works; plus money moments such as did you know that a stamp that cost 5 cents in 1947 was sold for a million dollars in 1981?.
