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"Step up to the plate and separate fact from fiction in baseball's origins! Did Abner Doubleday really create America's favorite pastime, or does this story strike out? Learn all you can about baseball's beginnings with infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--Provided by publisher.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Roald Amundsen exploring the South Pole. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about recon missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about combat missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Describes Andrew Jackson's actions during the War of 1812 and the Trail of Tears"--

"Plymouth Rock has long stood as a symbol of the Pilgrims' journey to and settlement in America. But how much of the story surrounding it is true? What did the Pilgrims' arrival mean to the Wampanoag people who were already living there? What were the long-lasting effects of the interactions between the two groups? How did a seaside rock come to be associated with the Pilgrims' landing, and was it really part of their story at all? Readers will find...

This book discusses the science behind various elements of football, particularly a spiral. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments,...

In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States began using advanced technology to root out terrorist networks around the world. War on Terror Technology explores how mine-resistant vehicles, drones, and cyberwarfare have played roles in this conflict. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Afghanistan and the Middle East explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a betterlife in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

A profile of football great Robert Griffin III.