juvenile literature

"From the rugged mountain landscapes to the bustling city streets, this volume explores the culture, traditions, and challenges of the . . . country of Afghanistan. Students learn about the ancient civilizations that once thrived here, the impact of foreign invasions and wars, and the struggles and triumphs of the Afghan people in their quest for stability and peace. Through full-color photographs and engaging sidebars, readers gain a deeper understanding of the country's rich heritage, modern-day realities, and the hope and resilience of its people"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, context, important events, and key figures surrounding the Civil Rights Movement.

"It's been more than fifty years since humans stepped foot on the moon. NASA's Artemis mission is not just to put humans back on the moon--including the first woman and the first person of color. Its goal is to keep them there for deeper space exploration into the solar system than ever before. Next stop: Mars!"--Provided by publisher.

"The Arctic is a cold and unusual place. There are six months of daylight and six months of darkness. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as polar bears, walruses, and reindeers do during the long Arctic days and nights? Learn about the Arctic habitat while you follow its natural cycle"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know there are mountains and lakes underneath Antarctica's ice? Or that there is bloodred water on part of the continent? And have you heard about the post office surrounded by penguins? Discover extreme facts about Antarctica!"--Provided by publisher.

"An unusually warm winter day resulted in 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooding the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The disaster killed 21 people and injured 150 others. Rescue missions were launched to save people from the sticky and deadly mess, led by the Red Cross, the army, the navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School. With the help of hundreds of volunteers over the course of several weeks, the streets were cleaned up. But the smell of molasses and the horror of the preventable tragedy lingered for decades to come"--Provided by publisher.

"In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures . . . including cannibalism. Learn about the many miscalculations, bad decisions, and exteme weather that led to the demise of nearly half of the Donner Party in this book for young readers about one of California's first major disasters"--Provided by publisher.

A step-by-step guide to drawing astronauts, planets, asteroids, comets, spaceships, space stations, and other elements related to outer space exploration.

"The culture of the United States was developing even before the nation was established during the American Revolution. Life in the British colonies of North America provided much of the foundation for the country. This significant volume, an engaging look back in time, invites readers to learn about the colonial period, including European settlement, schools and education, and the colonies' relationships with Native Americans. Interesting fact boxes and sidebars, a timeline and maps, and striking historical images help readers imagine life in the colonies from their establishment to the revolution"--Provided by publisher.

"Some studies of early America highlight events such as the first Thanksgiving and the establishment of different colonies. But true historians realize that American history is tightly bound to the history of enslavement in the Americas. This carefully researched volume presents the difficult topic of American slavery sensitively yet comprehensively. Readers will learn about the European slave trade and how and why it expanded to the American colonies. They'll also learn how slavery repeatedly threatened to tear the nation apart for decades before the Civil War"--Provided by publisher.