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Texas Geography

By: Michael Rajczak

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Texas Geography

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This book teaches students how Texas's geography contributed to settling the state. It also discusses its influence on ways of life in both the past and present.

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1477745351

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Meet the President's Cabinet

By: Michael Rajczak

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The men and women who make up the cabinet are the president’s closest advisors. Readers find out what these special people do, including their role in the highest decisions. Fun fact boxes and in-depth sidebars accompany stories of influential cabinet members, and introduce readers to the inner workings of the president’s cabinet. Colorful photographs enhance social studies information and engage young historians learning about this fascinating part of US government for the first time.

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Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

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1433972638

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Haunted! Gettysburg

By: Michael Rajczak

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Haunted! Gettysburg

By: Michael Rajczak

Gettysburg Battlefield might be the most haunted place in the United States. As the site of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil, it seems likely. Accounts of ghostly soldiers roaming the cemetery and the appearance of streaks of light in photographs taken there are numerous, though the existence of restless spirits has never been proven. Readers will get chills learning about the many places near Gettysburg Battlefield where ghosts and hauntings have been reported. Including important historical context, detailed sidebars, and spooky photographs, the tales of wandering spirits will engage readers, but they may have to keep the light on.

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1433992515

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9781433992513

What Are Checks and Balances?

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What Are Checks and Balances?

By: Michael Rajczak

America had just won their war for Independence. It was time to set up a brand-new government. They knew they did not want to put too much power into the hands of one leader. Instead, they created three equal branches of government: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. How could this new government make sure that one branch didn't gain too much power? Readers explore how the system of checks and balances works with examples of each type of check and balance. Additional information is presented in an easily understood graphic organizer.

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1538264242

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9781538264249

Before Thomas Jefferson Was President

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Before Thomas Jefferson Was President

By: Michael Rajczak

Born into a large Virginia family, future U.S. president Thomas Jefferson went to William and Mary College at age 16. When he turned 21, he received his inheritance and began building his estate Monticello. A governor of Virginia and later minister to France, Jefferson was also a talented architect and inventor. In this motivating volume, young historians will love learning about the early life of the multitalented founding father before he became president and will especially enjoy the appealing artwork and fascinating fact boxes.

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1538230542

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9781538230541

Attack of the Zebra Mussels

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Attack of the Zebra Mussels

By: Michael Rajczak

Boaters on the Great Lakes often see clusters of small mussels stuck to docks, rocks, and even boats! Called zebra mussels, these organisms can cause people to cut their feet, filter out food for larval fish, and more. Through reading about how zebra mussels came to these freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation and other science curriculum topics. Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and maps showing zebra mussel distribution augment readers understanding.

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1482456885

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9781482456882

Becoming President

By: Michael Rajczak

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Becoming President

By: Michael Rajczak

Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to US president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of becoming the US president, but also guides them through their own campaign. The main content relates the electoral process to readers lives whenever possible, including sidebars written for ambitious students eager to lead.

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1482440415

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9781482440416

Be a Citizen Scientist!

By: Michael Rajczak

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Be a Citizen Scientist!

By: Michael Rajczak

Citizen science, when scientists need observations from ordinary people to build a database and complete research, is hot right now in many science fields. Climate change, migration patterns, plant growth, population changes, and more require an all-hands-on-deck approach to data gathering that allows even young readers to participate in scientific pursuits. But how? This book, written by a veteran teacher, answers all the questions children have about how, where, and why it's so important to engage in citizen science. Accessible language and web resources throughout the text point young readers in the right direction.

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1538219964

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9781538219966

Sea Urchins

By: Michael Rajczak

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Sea Urchins

By: Michael Rajczak

Spiny, small, and edible, sea urchins are found in oceans all over the world. Their spines can be long or short and can cause great injury in their own right. In addition, some sea urchins’ spines are venomous. Divers are familiar with how to deal with a sea urchin sting, and readers will be, too. From why sea urchins sting to the rest of their body structures, this volume’s science content gives a great overview of this fascinating creature. Full-color photographs take readers into the ocean to see sea urchins up close—but not close enough that they’ll get stung.

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1482417197

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Amber

By: Michael Rajczak

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Amber

By: Michael Rajczak

Like many gems, amber is used to make jewelry and other decorations. But it’s formed unlike any other gem. Amber is actually fossilized tree resin that’s 40 million to 60 million years old! Readers learn how this unique gem forms through accessible science content, including fun fact boxes that add even more detail. Close-up photographs of amber in full color engage readers with the fossilization process, the discovery of amber, and what this beautiful, natural gem teaches scientists about Earth’s past.

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1482428555

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Meet the President

By: Michael Rajczak

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Meet the President

By: Michael Rajczak

The US president has many names and many responsibilities. Readers learn about the president’s powers and how they came to be. Through full-color photographs and interesting sidebars, readers are introduced to the office of the president with age-appropriate language and content. Fascinating fact boxes further engage readers with social studies information that complements the social studies curriculum.

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143397259X

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Life on the Mayflower

By: Michael Rajczak

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Life on the Mayflower

By: Michael Rajczak

Most people think that the group of people we call the Pilgrims were all hoping for religious freedom in Plymouth Colony. In fact, fewer than half of the Pilgrims were Separatists--and they didn't even settle their colony in the right place! Readers will enjoy lots of dirty details about the Mayflower's voyage, while learning the truth behind many myths about the Pilgrims. Historical images enhance the main content and fascinating fact boxes add even more gross, fun, and baffling information to augment lessons taught in the social studies classroom.

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1482405938

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Before Andrew Jackson Was President

By: Michael Rajczak

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Before Andrew Jackson Was President

By: Michael Rajczak

Andrew Jackson took his fame from the War of 1812 and became the people's president. But before his inauguration lay a fascinating story waiting to be told, from Jackson's military career to his origins as an orphan from South Carolina. After losing much of his family during the American Revolution, Jackson followed his family into a military life and became famous for his efforts in New Orleans during the second war with the British. Through timelines and other exciting graphical elements, Jackson's life is brought into sharp focus for readers looking for a fuller picture of presidential history.

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1538210606

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Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus

By: Michael Rajczak

Christopher Columbus most likely wasn’t the person to discover the Americas. He wasn’t even the first European to do so! Despite that, his three trips to the Western Hemisphere led to many more European explorers heading in that direction. In this volume, readers familiar with Columbus’s travels on the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria can learn who Columbus was beyond his travels. Supported by full-color and historic images, interesting main content turns what readers think they know about the life of Columbus on its head while expounding on an important period in the history of the world.

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1482419483

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9781482419481

How Did the Liberty Bell Get Its Crack?

And Other FAQs About History

By: Michael Rajczak

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How Did the Liberty Bell Get Its Crack?

And Other FAQs About History

By: Michael Rajczak

The Liberty Bell cracked the very first time it was rung. However, the cracked Liberty Bell visitors can see on display in Philadelphia today isn't that bell, which means another bell was made and cracked. This and a plethora of other historical facts show readers a fun, surprising, and sometimes-humorous side of history. The main content supports many parts of the social studies curriculum, while conversational language makes it even more engaging and understandable for readers. A colorful design draws readers in further with full-color photographs, maps, and fascinating fact boxes.

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1482447495

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How an Aircraft Carrier Is Built

By: Michael Rajczak

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How an Aircraft Carrier Is Built

By: Michael Rajczak

Imagine building a floating airport. Aircraft carriers are the crowning achievement of navy ships. Each takes thousands of people several years to build, and can cost over 10 billion dollars. Inside is a miniature city for a crew of 6,000, and on top is a huge flight deck. Powerful catapults are ready to launch jets off the runway when needed. Enthralled readers will explore the creation of these mobile ocean giants in this fascinating volume filled with striking images and essential STEM concepts that support the elementary science curriculum.

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1538247216

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Maps Throughout American History

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Maps Throughout American History

By: Michael Rajczak

If you want to know where you are or where you are going, you can look at a map. Throughout American history, our nation's leaders and citizens were able to use maps for direction and learning. Sometimes these maps were not very accurate, and we can learn about how Americans viewed their world just by looking at the maps they had available. What would our nation look like without the 11 Confederate states? How can we reach the Pacific if there are no maps to guide us? Readers discover the story of our nation through primary sources in this intriguing volume.

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1538240459

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The Transcontinental Railroad

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The Transcontinental Railroad

By: Michael Rajczak

The transcontinental railroad didnt really cross North America. In fact, the famed rail building that took place in the 1860s only completed the stretch from Nebraska to California! Readers will learn many new facts about the transcontinental railroad to augment what they learn in the social studies classroom. Historical images drive home the reality of a 12-hour workday, poor treatment of Chinese immigrant workers, and the dangerous tunneling through the Sierra Nevada. Fact boxes will further fascinate readers with one of the greatest industrial marvels of US history.

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1482405989

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Visiting the Great Lakes

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Visiting the Great Lakes

By: Michael Rajczak

The Great Lakes region offers so many places to visit, it's hard to pare down the choices! From the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and the Michigan sand dunes to the big-city fun of Chicago and Toronto, there's a lot to see and do. Readers take a tour of the region, including the beaches, famous lighthouses, and the most populous cities around the Great Lakes. Colorful photographs transport them to each new sight while maps aid in geographical understanding of the Great Lakes watershed. Sidebars augment the main social studies content with further detail and interesting facts.

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1482414147

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The Underground Railroad

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The Underground Railroad

By: Michael Rajczak

The terrible truth of slavery has been well-documented since its end following the Civil War. With the everyday reality of whippings, backbreaking labor, and constant prejudice, it’s no wonder many slaves tried to escape. Fortunately, a network of people and safe houses arose in the late 1770s to help these slaves reach freedom. Readers will learn about the beginning of the Underground Railroad and the many routes slaves traveled. The main content supports readers’ classroom learning with surprising fact boxes and historical images to draw them into the dangerous, terrifying journey many slaves took.

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1482406012

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Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President

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Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's deep admiration for distant cousin Theodore Roosevelt guided him into politics. Roosevelt rose quickly in New York political circles. Then, he was stricken with paralysis from the waist down, but this didn't stop his ambitions. This thought-provoking pre-presidential biography, full of fascinating facts like these, describes the remarkable and vivacious man who would guide the nation through World War II. Noteworthy photographs and interesting fact boxes add to the accessible text's appeal.

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1538232502

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Attack of the Stink Bugs

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Attack of the Stink Bugs

By: Michael Rajczak

Though stink bugs werent introduced to the United States until the 1990s, this invasive species has spread to nearly every state in the country. Their biggest enemies? Farmers who dont like them feeding on crops and fruits. Readers dont need to smell a squished stink bug to understand the harm they can cause not only to crops, but also to native species. The main content and fact boxes discuss how the stink bugs ended up in the United States and the efforts being made to stop their population from growing even more.

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148245677X

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Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali

By: Michael Rajczak

Muhammad Ali may have been the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He won two Golden Gloves titles and recorded many victories during his incredible boxing career. In 1960 he won the gold medal for boxing at the Olympics in Rome, Italy. Later, he became and activist and philanthropist, leaving a legacy out of the boxing ring as well as in it. Readers explore the rich life of a great champion who also became a living symbol of hope and peace in this inspiring biography.

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1538257971

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Fighter Jets

By: Michael Portman

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Fighter Jets

By: Michael Portman

Some of the fastest planes in the world can only be found in the US military. Though fighter planes have been used since the aerial dogfights of World War I, today’s jets seem unstoppable. They can slip through radar undetected, carry numerous missiles, and fly faster than the speed of sound. Full-color photographs of these swift military machines enhances the historical and science content. Readers will be continually engaged as they are introduced to the futuristic F-35 and as they learn how a jet engine works.

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1433984652

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Gettysburg

By: Michael Ferut

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Gettysburg

By: Michael Ferut

The town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the site of the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. Since then, it has been the location of countless ghost stories. From ghostly children at a haunted inn to soldiers who still wander the battlefield, young readers will get a chill from this creepy title.

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Bellwether Media

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1612119409

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9781612119403

Haunted! The White House

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Haunted! The White House

By: Michael Rajczak

The smell of laundry wafting through the East Room. The sounds of cursing or laughter in the Rose Room. The ghostly figure of Abraham Lincoln standing before a fireplace. These and many more spooky stories about the White House await readers! Reported to be haunted as far back as the 1800s, the White House harbors mysteries like a beastly cat that foretells of national disasters. Eerie photographs of the best known home in America accompany ghost stories that engage readers with several U.S. presidents and important events in the nation’s history. With sidebars to add historical and paranormal context, these tales will provide thrills and chills that even the Obamas believe.

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143399271X

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Deadly Droughts

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Deadly Droughts

By: Michael Rajczak

The 2015 drought in California continually made national newsbut its not the only place thats battled a lack of water in recent years. Droughts disrupt the water cycle, crop production, and the everyday lives of people and animals living in the region. Can they be prevented? Readers are introduced to why droughts happen and how theyre dealt with when they do. An emphasis on conservation and drought-prone regions around the world encourages readers to think about this topic with a global view. Full-color photographs illustrate the devastation droughts can cause, and fascinating fact boxes complement the main content with even more science and social studies information.

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1482446839

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Reaching the Moon

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Reaching the Moon

By: Michael Rajczak

Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space in 1961. His fifteen-minute mission showed that humans could survive a wild ride atop a rocket. In a speech to Congress just 20 days later, President John F. Kennedy declared "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth." This volume takes readers on the journey through the amazing successes and heartbreaking tragedies of astronauts trying to reach the moon, complete with NASA and historical photographs correlating with the stellar narrative.

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1538258773

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9781538258774

Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President

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1538229102

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Before Andrew Jackson Was President

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Landmarks Throughout American History

By: Michael Rajczak

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Landmarks Throughout American History

By: Michael Rajczak

Have you ever heard the expression, "You had to be there?" When you visit a national landmark, you have the chance to experience a primary source and history firsthand. Readers will explore the fascinating history of the United States by visiting such landmarks as Independence Hall, the White House, Gettysburg Cemetery, and other amazing places. They'll get a taste of our how our national landmarks act as exciting primary sources. This volume offers accessible, interpretive text, and full-color photographs of spell-binding landmarks.

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