Betsy Ross

The gold dollar coin bears the image of one of the most famous Native Americans in U.S. history; Sacagawea. Though much of her life remains a mystery, this book explores the story of this extraordinary woman who helped Lewis and Clark explore the American West. Age-appropriate language and content will help beginning readers understand this fascinating time in American history and introduce them to Sacagawea's captivating story. Exciting photographs help draw readers in, and a timeline of important events will reinforce what they've learned.

¿Sabías que los dragones de Komodo son los lagartos más grandes del mundo? Usan la lengua para oler a otros animales. Aprende estos y otros sorprendentes datos en Yo soy el dragón de Komodo. Did you know that Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world? They use their tongues to smell other animals. Learn these and other impressive facts in I Am a Komodo Dragon.

Read this book to find out about eyes and how they differ from animal to animal. This book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children about eyes using basic vocabulary and stunning photographs that show how eyes differ across a diverse selection of animals, including humans. Children learn what eyes are for, where they are found, and what eyes look like.

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.