Kate A. Conley

"This title highlights major destinations within Mexico and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Mexico, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of...

This encyclopedia offers readers a look at each US state. Alongside maps of every state is informative text discussing the states' geographic features, climates, natural resources, and enjoyable things people can do there. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core State Standards and correlated to state standards.

"American Life in the 1980s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1980s left behind."-- Publisher's website.

"Fair and free elections are one of the keys to a strong democracy. Voting and Elections introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes."--Publisher's website.

"Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum, shows how workers turned a mountain into a monument, and explores how the US government protects the carving today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Tells the story behind the ultimate legal document of the United States. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images.

"Advanced technology has become a part of everyday life. It helps us print prosthetic limbs, check our heart rate on the move, enter virtual worlds, and video chat with people around the globe. Inside Technology studies the hardware, software, and everything in between that makes popular devices work. Learn how these inventions make modern life possible, and discover how researchers are working to push these technologies even further" -- Page 4 of...

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Cuba unique in an increasingly globalized world.

Introduces readers to the basic features of calendars and clocks, such as dates and numerals. Readers will learn how to use these features to track time and keep organized. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.