The United States prides itself on being a capitalist economy, but over the past several decades it has rather aggressively morphed into a corporatist society, in which individuals have far… More →
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The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealously. It ends with a weeping… More →
The Drafting of the Constitution
The United States Constitution contains the rules of the nation. It says how the government should run. But how did it come to be? Learn about the creation of our nation's systems with… More →
Are there any elements of truth in The Frog… Frogs don't turn into princes--but they can see well under water. Integrating science with literacy, this book adds funny "Truth Time" sideb More →
The United States is steeped in rich history and continues to evolve today. In the United States Encyclopedias series, readers will learn about the history of the US government and how it… More →
Teens explore the history of the Great Recession and its effect on the world from a journalistic… Take a deep dive into the economic downturn of 2008 that caused a global financial c More →
Hispanic Americans trace their roots to more than twenty nations and are members of every racial group. These differences influence their experiences and their perceptions of American life.… More →
The Invasion of the Vampires
Some people say vampires are very clever and blend in well. Could you spot one before it came for your blood? Find out how you can identify a vampire and the ways you can fight back. This… More →
The March on Washington
Explains what events led Martin Luther King, Jr., to develop his famous speech, 'I Have a Dream.' Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions… More →
Albert Einstein once said, "Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." While readers may see math as an isolated discipline, in reality, it is at the core of many social,… More →
From creation stories to tales of the afterlife, common themes run through many world mythologies. Themes of World Mythology looks at how these similar ideas have appeared in many cultures,… More →
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in… More →