Furgang, Kathy

Describes how bees live together in colonies, how they make honey, find food, and communicate, and explains why bees are important to flowers and humans.

Describes the life of Connecticut's Roger Sherman, including his involvement in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the creation of the three branches of government, and America's religious freedom.

Decribes the life of Benjamin Franklin and his contributions as a statesman to the American colonies.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of John Adams, focusing on his role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Describes the life of founding father Thomas Jefferson, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and his work as the governor of Virginia and the president of the United States.

Describes the life of Virginia's Richard Henry Lee, including his role in the Second Continental Congress and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses online etiquette, describing appropriate ways to interact with others when using computers and digital technology while in public, at home, doing research, and working on a group project.

Introduces earthquakes and volcanoes, discussing what causes these natural disasters, and what can be done to protect people from them.

Describes the deepest layer of the ocean including its floor, water pressure, darkness, temperatures, unique animals and their food, and the work of oceanographers in submersibles.

Explains the nature of a coral reef, the conditions it needs to grow, and the plant and animal life surrounding it.