Rissman, Rebecca

Presents an illustrated discussion of the many ways people earn money, including the sale of goods such as food and homes, and the performance of services such as house cleaning and medical care.

Looks at how and why people around the world save money to buy the things they want and need.

Teaches children the differences between living and nonliving things in habitats around the world and explains how they can determine if something is living through a series of simple questions.

Color photographs and simple text describe bats and their behavior, habitat, and diet.

Provides an overview of Kwanzaa, explaining why it is celebrated, the traditions and symbols associated with the holiday, and when it falls during the year.

Chronicles the flight of the Apollo 13 lunar flight during which NASA astronauts and engineers had to abort their mission and struggled to return the spacecraft safely to Earth after an explosion onboard.

Tells the gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets--and astronauts--into space. Tells the thrilling tale of how each woman contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing resultants. Consultant currently works for NASA.

Introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. Learn how people earn money by working at different jobs.

Children learn when Election day is, how people vote, and why it is important.

How do people celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Read this book to learn all about it.