Rose, Simon

In this book, young readers will discover the Harmandir Sahib Sikh Temple which is located in Amritsar, India. They will learn the history and architectural design of this famous place of worship by those who practice the religion of Sikhism.

Explores the history and purpose of the U.S. Marine Corps and spotlights some of the gear and weapons its members use. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

Explores the history and purpose of the U.S. Army, the largest of the five branches of the U.S. military.

Learn how animals use resource conservation to survive in harsh or extreme conditions.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The legislative branch, which makes laws, has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This book describes in detail the Senate and how it interacts with the House and the other two branches. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the Senate today.

In this book the author describes how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The executive branch includes the president of the United States and the president's cabinet. The president is the head of state and commander in chief of the military. The president signs into law bills passed by the legislature and signs treaties with other nations after they have been approved in Congress. The president represents the United States to the rest of the world. This book tells the history of the presidency including memorable events and special people. It also offers a well balance, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the president today.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The legislative branch, which makes laws, has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This book describes in detail the House of Representatives and how it interacts with the Senate and the other two branches. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the House today.

In this book the author tells how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained. The national has three branches, the legislative, the judicial, and the executive. The judicial branch is called the Supreme Court. Its role is to interpret laws and to decide if they are legal according to the U.S. constitution. History of its beginning, memorable events, and special people is given. It also offers a well balanced, two-sided debate concerning the issues that face the Court today.

The settlement of what would become the United States of America was a key period in the nations history. First Settlers: 1492 to 1607 recounts the first camps established on the continent by European settlers. It includes the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Jacques Cartier, as well as other key events in the early settlement of the nation.

"The Mexican-American War began as a dispute over Texas, California, and other parts of the Southwest. This regional conflict helped shape the modern Southwest. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The Mexican-American War, an America at War book"--Back cover.