Klepeis, Alicia

"What happens if the President of the United States abuses the power of the Office? How does the system of checks and balances protect citizens from an unconstitutional leader? This . . . book empowers readers to ask challenging questions about the impeachment process and provides . . . context for pivotal events in U.S. politics. Readers will learn about complex issues through historical and contemporary examples. Photographs illustrate key moments and ideas, while fact boxes offer fast facts on essential topics"--Provided by publisher.

"How can a candidate lose the popular vote and still become President? What is the difference between direct democracy and a democratic republic? This . . . book shows curious readers what happens after the voting polls close. As they learn about the electoral college, readers are encouraged to ask tough questions about the presidential election process. A . . . combination of U.S. history and political science, this volume uses historical events to explain abstract concepts. Fact boxes highlight important topics and offer . . . tidbits, while photographs illustrate key issues"--Amazon.com.

Explores Portugal's history, government, economy, lifestyles, and more, showing what it would be like to live there.

Looks at explorers during the Renaissance including Niccol? de' Conti, Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco da Gama, P?ro da Covilh?, and Ferdinand Magellan.

Text and photographs look at the geography, history, economy, architecture, arts, food, and attractions of New York City.

"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the southeastern nation of Indonesia"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how flamingos get their pink feathers, as well as how they live and behave in their flocks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about flamingos and their unique color. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Flamingos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest . . . full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors . . . also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how flamingos get their pink feathers, as well as how they live and behave in their flocks. Color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about flamingos and their unique color. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Flamingos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

" . . . images accompany information about Iran. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.