Provides information about the sport of American football, discussing football fundamentals, the gear needed to play, how the playing field is laid out, what roles each position on a team plays, and some of its greatest players.
In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States. Readers will learn all about the 44th president, from his youth in Hawaii to his accomplishments in office. They will also discover how his life experiences have shaped his political views and what difficulties he will face in the upcoming 2012 election.
A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.
Over the course of his amazing life, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a huge impact both inside and outside the ring.Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how Ali first started boxing and what made him such a powerful fighter. They will also find out about efforts to battle racism, his impact on the civil rights movement, his philanthropic endeavors, and much more.
How's the weather on the Moon? There is no weather! Discover more true and surprising facts about the moon. Includes a map of the moon's cool paces, time lines, drawings, photos--and a peek at an astronaut's space suit.
As a first lady, a senator, and secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has long been one of the nation's most influential political figures. Readers will follow along with this incredible leader's life story, from her childhood and earliest political activity to her recent activities as secretary of state.
Bill Gates' innovations at Microsoft have made him one of the most influential and well-known figures in the history of personal computers. Along with his wife, Melinda, he has also become one of the world's foremost philanthropists. Readers will read all about the lives of the Gateses, from their childhoods to their incredible success.