Children living in Great Britain and the United States at the beginning of each century between 1000 and 2000 A.D. describe their lifestyle at the time.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Nevada"--Provided by publisher.

"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.

A companion to the Eisner Award-winning Smile finds Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage.

"A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices to tell the story of their people's way of life, documenting their history, science, tributes, and sacred rituals. Duncan Tonatiuh's lyrical prose and beloved illustration style, inspired by the...

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Iowa.

Introduces the leopard by following a husband and wife team who observe them, discussing how leopards are taught to hunt by their mother, the types of food they eat, and why their population has been dwindling.

Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome. I've been around for almost 4.54 billion years. I have seven siblings in my solar system. My favorite thing to do is spin! It takes me an entire year just to circle the sun, but I don't mind. And that's not all. Someone needs to give you the facts, and I'm the best planet for the job.