Beckett, Leslie

Looks at how the United States Constitution and new government was formed following the Revolutionary War.

Activism is ageless; you're never too young to try to make the world a better place. That's the lesson readers take away from this accessible guide to activism. Realistic ideas for making a difference and making your voice heard are included in both the main text and detailed graphic organizers.

As young people become louder voices for change, some people argue that the voting age should be lowered to younger than the current 18. This title examines arguments on both sides of the debate.

Readers explore opposing points of view about mandatory voting as well as how the requirement is handled in other democracies around the world through unbiased main text, fact boxes, vibrant photographs, and a helpful graphic organizer.

The abolitionist movement grew from a small group of people opposed to slavery to a huge network of people who published newspapers, gave speeches, and influenced political decisions. Readers discover the rich history of the abolitionist movement from the introduction of slavery in the British colonies to the passage of the 13th Amendment. Detailed text introduces readers to the most important events and people in the fight against slavery in America. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, are found with each turn of the page, creating an engaging environment for readers to explore common social studies curriculum topics. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites.

Readers are exposed to the different points of view about this hot-button topic, and they learn to develop their own viewpoint about the democratic process and to back it up with relevant facts.

Traces the rich history of America's abolitionist movement, from the introduction of slavery in the British colonies to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Learn about the features that make Venus unique.

Text and color illustations introduce young children to the characteristics of Venus, the second planet from the Sun.

Readers gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Native American history and culture through learning about popular Native American foods. As they explore the engaging text, colorful images, and primary sources, they find fascinating facts about early Native American life, including what Native Americans ate and how they prepared their food. This essential part of social studies curricula is given a fun twist with the addition of simple recipes. As readers follow each detailed set of instructions, they create their own Native American dishes, making history come alive in a dynamic and delicious way.