Linde, Barbara M

Introduces the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., discussing his role as a civil rights activist, and describing the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama; peaceful protests; the March on Washington; his assassination; and related topics.

Looks at activist Jesse Jackson's involvement in civil rights organizations and efforts, including Operation Breadbasket, People United to Serve Humanity, and the National Rainbow coalition, discusses his campaign for president, and examines his work on the international stage.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of professional basketball player LeBron James, discussing his childhood, family, accomplishments, and related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe the life cycle of honeybees from egg to adult and discuss their physical characteristics, habits, and dangers they face.

In addition to an introduction to this important branch of the US government, the main content and complementary sidebars relate becoming a justice to positions of student leadership readers themselves may hold.

Provides information and advice about cyberspace research, discussing tools of the trade, cite right, right site, in addition to other related topics.

What is climate? What is weather? What are the seasons? Read about climate, weather and the seasons.

Chronicles the life of Mongol emperor Genghis Khan, discussing his childhood in poverty, the mighty battles he fought to create his empire and more.

"When most people think of the word economy, they think of stock markets and modern banks. However, even ancient civilizations had their own economies. Readers discover fun and fascinating facts about the ancient Aztec economy through informative text designed to support social studies curricula"--Amazon.com.

Ken learns about sharing on the playground.