history

Contains recipes, activities, and geographic information for each region of the United States.

Ten-year-old Lizzie Newton, having helped take her grandmother to the hospital after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, sets off on her own to find her parents. Includes a readers' theater script and performance tips.

This book tells how North and South America were conquered and settled by the Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British between 1600 and 1800.

This book explains the barter system, the use of shells and cacao beans as money, the earliest use of coins and paper money, and the currency used today.

Photographs and drawings introduce readers to what life was like for the ancient Aztecs, discussing their architecture and inventions, religion, and leaders.

Examines the history, culture, and future prospects of the Mayas.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Philo Farnsworth came up with the idea for electronic television at age 14, and later developed his idea into the technology for television that is still used today"--Provided by publisher.

Describes events and cultural developments all over the world 1,000 years ago, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Text and cartoon illustrations teach about the history of democracy, the role played by voting in a democracy, and the ways democracy has shaped the U.S.

Surveys the history of trading cards, explains what factors determine their value, and describes how to care for and protect them.