Poverty is not necessarily solely a matter of scarce resources; it also arises from lack of access to education, property ownership and political power. Poor people are to be found everywhere in th…
Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving-all critical thinking skills-while learning about differ…
This series investigates the world above and below the surface of the seas and oceans, explaining how they were formed, why they are constantly in motion, their importance as a source of food, mine…
With the amount of energy being consumed, it's no surprise we are in danger of running out of fossil fuels. Fortunately, scientists have found ways to get energy from renewable sources.
What Are Rules and Laws? was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Important rules and reasons to follow them are explored in this volume. From home to schoo…
Explains what a government is, lists three different types of government, and describes the major parts of the American democracy.
This series provides Grade 6 with 48 pages each of detail on global migration patterns. Paul Challen's 'Migration in the 21st Century', Natalie Hyde's 'Population Patterns', and Ceri Oeppen's 'Hope…
Is immigration a basic human right? Does each country have the right to decide who can enter its borders? What is an illegal immigrant? Start learning about immigration and begin looking at the man…
In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will discover stories about immigrants that came to America from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. The alluring images and supportive text …
After ten years of study and consultation, UNICEF, the premier organization devoted to the care and welfare of the world's children, published the results of the Convention on the Rights of the Chi…