Did you know that Thomas Edison was an important inventor? He helped develop the electric light bulb, which brought electricity to the world. Discover more in Thomas Edison, a title in the Historical Figures series.
Did you know that Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist? She fought to change unfair laws. Discover more in Rosa Parks, a title in the Historical Figures series.
Did you know that New Year's Day is celebrated by people all over the world? Fireworks light up the sky at midnight on January 1 every year. Learn these and other fascinating facts in New Year.
Did you know that John Adams was the second president of the United States? He also created the United States Navy. These interesting facts and more can be found in this book.
Forestry provides many different types of jobs. The industry employs more than 1 million Americans. Explore one of the key industries in the United States in Forestry, one of the titles in the American Industries series.
The United States has approximately 272 million tons (247 million tonnes) of coal in its reserves. About 93 percent of the coal mined in the United States each year is used to make electricity.
Did you know that a banjo's body is called a pot? Banjos with open pots make softer sounds. Discover more intriguing facts in Banjos, a Musical Instruments book.
