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Though we all depend upon the programs, services, and infrastructure taxes provide, few of us are happy to pay them. Presented here is the long and rich history of taxation in America, a national saga of fierce debate, violent rebellion, and all-out...

Fascinating insects, yellow jackets are aggressive wasps that like to eat rotting fruits and meat. Many people fear yellow jackets for their reputation as quick to sting. Yet they are just trying to protect themselves and their nests. Inside the nest are...

This insect's name alone is enough to make your skin crawl as you envision what it must eat. True to its name, the flesh fly likes dining on rotting flesh! Learn why this insect's gross eating habits are actually important to our ecosystem. Sidebars...

Teachers have one of the most visible jobs in the school, but do students really understand all of the roles they fulfill? With this book, they will discover more about the many ways teachers plan, work, and succeed in the classroom to create worthwhile...

Teachers have one of the most visible jobs in the school, but do students really understand all of the roles they fulfill? With this book, they will discover more about the many ways teachers plan, work, and succeed in the classroom to create worthwhile...

From treating stomachaches to cuts or even worse, the school nurse makes sure students remain well, safe, and happy. Early readers will take a closer look at this vital job, and, in doing so, overcome any anxiety that may have when visiting the school...

From treating stomachaches to cuts or even worse, the school nurse makes sure students remain well, safe, and happy. Early readers will take a closer look at this vital job, and, in doing so, overcome any anxiety that may have when visiting the school...

These days, there are a lot more resources in the library than just books. Young students will be introduced to a number of these and the many responsibilities of the library media specialist in the digital age.

These days, there are a lot more resources in the library than just books. Young students will be introduced to a number of these and the many responsibilities of the library media specialist in the digital age.

Janitors do much more than just sweep and mop the floors. They are also responsible for making sure everything in the school is in proper working order. By using simple language and illustrative photography, this book is designed to help students...

School secretaries are organized, friendly, and dedicated, but many young students don't give them much thought. By reading more about school secretaries, students will come to better understand and appreciate the many ways these individuals ensure that...

Authority figures can be scary for kids when they don't understand what they do. This book highlights the many ways the principal is there to help everyone, students and teachers alike.

Did you know that the first school bus was built in 1827 and pulled by horses? That's just one fascinating tidbits that students will learn as they work their way through this book. Textual and visual information maximize comprehension.

Taking the ferry is an interesting--and fun--way to travel. This mode of nautical public transportation has its own unique features, procedures, and vocabulary. Young readers will learn all about taking the ferry with this book's simple, easy-to-digest...

Kids love trains, and this beginner's look at train travel is sure to keep readers chugging through the pages. Key terms and historical facts are presented in simple language. Big, exciting pictures of trains on the go complement the text.

Trolleys, trams, or streetcars--they're fun to ride no matter what you call them! This book offers a useful overview of streetcars from around the nation and the world, explaining their history and mechanics. It combines simple text with engaging...

Did you know that the first school bus was built in 1827 and pulled by horses? That's just one fascinating tidbits that students will learn as they work their way through this book. Textual and visual information maximize comprehension.

Taking the ferry is an interesting--and fun--way to travel. This mode of nautical public transportation has its own unique features, procedures, and vocabulary. Young readers will learn all about taking the ferry with this book's simple, easy-to-digest...

Kids love trains, and this beginner's look at train travel is sure to keep readers chugging through the pages. Key terms and historical facts are presented in simple language. Big, exciting pictures of trains on the go complement the text.

Trolleys, trams, or streetcars--they're fun to ride no matter what you call them! This book offers a useful overview of streetcars from around the nation and the world, explaining their history and mechanics. It combines simple text with engaging...

The Pacific Northwest is home to a variety of snakes that range widely in size, behavior, and appearance. This book teaches students how to identify local snakes. It also imparts important life science concepts.

The Pacific Northwest is home to a variety of snakes that range widely in size, behavior, and appearance. This book teaches students how to identify local snakes. It also imparts important life science concepts.

With around 100 snake species, ranging from the harmless garter snake to the deadly rattlesnake, the Southwest is both a snake's and a snake lover's paradise. Curious readers will learn all about what's slithering through the mountains and deserts of the...

With around 100 snake species, ranging from the harmless garter snake to the deadly rattlesnake, the Southwest is both a snake's and a snake lover's paradise. Curious readers will learn all about what's slithering through the mountains and deserts of the...

Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. With an artistic talent that appeared at the age of 13, Dürer began his career as an apprentice and went on to be regarded as one of the greatest...

Georgia O'Keeffe is widely regarded as a founder of American Modernism. She is best known for her large, close-up paintings of natural forms and for her desert landscapes. Despite attending art schools and winning awards, she once quit painting for four...

In the animal world, it pays to be fast! This book introduces readers to several hunters with a need for speed, including African wild dogs, dragonflies, golden eagles, and of course, the tireless wolf. Readers will learn about the habitat and ecosystem...

There are animals that hunt, and then there are animals that wait until their prey comes to them. These animals make terrific traps that are sure to snap up their dinner when it walks by. Readers will be fascinated by these trap-making animals, including...

What's scarier than one predator coming your way? How about a whole pack! Orcas and other animals--such as piranhas, lions, hyenas, and humpback whales--have developed special strategies for hunting together, including excellent communication and...

Some animals have developed special skills for hunting, and that's bad news for their prey! Lions are known to stalk when they hunt, quietly pursuing their prey until they're ready to pounce. Readers will learn about the lurking lion and other stealthy...

This book introduces readers to the fierce cougar, the master of the sneak attack. Readers will also learn about other animals that are excellent at the art of ambush, including leopard seals, crocodiles, praying mantises, and tigers. These hungry...

Chimpanzees don't monkey around when it comes to using tools. Readers will delight in this book about animals that use tools and weapons to keep them safe and make life easier. These highly intelligent animals include crows, dolphins, gorillas, and of...

Simple household items that are easily thrown away can become amazing works of art! In this book, readers will learn how to create cool crafts out of "junk" objects, including toilet paper rolls, bottle tops, egg cartons, and corks. Readers will delight...

Toys are fun to play with, and they can be even more fun to make. Readers learn to make their own jet gliders, sailboats, sock puppets, and other toys with each turn of the page. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the process of...

Making music is fun, but it's even more fun when you make the musical instruments, too. Readers follow a series of step-by-step instructions to create their own musical instruments, such as bongo drums, tambourines, and guitars. Each step is presented to...

Makerspaces are places to come together to create. Jewelry is something people can easily create in a makerspace, and readers are able to make their own jewelry by following a series of step-by-step instructions. Each step is presented alongside a...

Handmade holiday gifts are a wonderful way to show people you care about them. Readers learn to make a variety of holiday gifts themselves as they follow along with step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs. The creative gifts readers can make...

Decorations are popular things put together in makerspaces, and readers are able to replicate that feeling of crafting with friends as they turn each page. By following simple steps, readers can make a variety of beautiful decorations, including a sun...

Creating handmade costumes is fun, and it's also easy when the process is summarized in steps that are easy to follow. Readers are able to follow along with accessible, step-by-step instructions as they make amazing costumes, including a pirate, a fairy,...

Origami is a Japanese art that's been practiced for hundreds of years. Origami figures, such as paper cranes, windmills, and butterflies, are known throughout the world. Readers learn to make these traditional origami projects and more as they follow...