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An introduction to the periodic table, covering its organization, the information it contains, how it is used, and how elements combine to form other elements.

An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.

Examines the history of the Shoshone people, originally from the Great Basin region of North America, discussing their families and daily lives, and looking at how things changed for the tribe with the arrival of white settlers. Includes information about modern-day Shoshone.

Explores the history of the Seminole people of Florida and Oklahoma, discussing the wars they fought to keep their land, and providing information about Seminole family life, religious beliefs, and modern-day status.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text provide a brief overview of the United Arab Emirates--Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain--covering history, culture, economy, and more.

A brief discussion of the history, religion, daily life, and other facets of India's culture, covering the life and work of Gandhi, the Taj Mahal, Bollywood, and more, with photographs.

An illustrated introduction to constellations that explains how constellations are useful, who discovered them, and related topics. - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Important Words" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Resources" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy.

Provides facts about ancient Greece, discussing the early Greeks, their government, the gods they worshipped, the first Olympics, arts and sciences, and the rise of the Roman empire, and considering the influence of the ancient Greeks in modern times. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

An introduction to meteorology, focusing on how the weather works, with descriptions of the atmosphere and sun and how they work together, discussion of other factors that influence the weather, and a look at early scientists who studied the weather.

Introduces paleontology and what is studied, the history of paleontology, what paleontologists do, tools they use, and other related topics.