La compra de Luisiana (The Louisiana Purchase)

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time. This book has been translated into Spanish.

This book introduces you to hippopotamuses, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

One of North America's most popular sports, skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Kids will get the lowdown on streetstyle and vertical skating and learn about the board, safety, motion and balance, and how to perform kickturns, spins, rock n' roll, and more.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...