Levy, Janey

Demonstrates the process of reading map scales to measure distances. Focuses on the history of trade conducted over the Silk Road spanning an area from eastern China to the Middle East between 60 B.C. and the late A.D. 1400s.

Explores the life of Quaker William Penn, discussing his childhood in England, faith, vision for the colony King Charles II gave him rule over, relationship with the Lenni Lenape, and his legacy.

Contains an introduction to the Wampanoag Indian tribe of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including information on the history, culture, and daily life, as well as describing their encounters with Europeans.

A collection of primary source materials highlights the story behind the Alamo and its place in the history of San Antonio, Texas.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount how construction of the Erie Canal changed America by vastly improving the movement of goods to settlers in the newly purchased Louisiana Territory.

Describes the sport of freestyle motocross, discussing the stunts, bikes, gear, courses, events, and competitions involved.

Describes how several freestyle motocross tricks, such as the Nac-Nac, Cliffhanger, and Superman Seat Grab, are performed. Explains how f Jeremy MGrath and others, make astounding death-defying tricks look easy.

Describes the sport of supercross, discussing the machines, gear, tracks, races, and athletes involved.

Photographs and diagrams introduce readers to the rain forest ecosystem and how it works.

Presents an overview of the history of America's westward expansion, including information on colonial times, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the Santa Fe Trail, and more. Includes maps and illustrations.