The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explai…
Lift the flap on each page to compare what your wear now with clothes from long ago. You can see what children used to wear, what people wore to parties, and what they thought was really fashionable.'
Bringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life.
A fun and interactive beginners look at amazing events and people in history.
The "British History Series" tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores modern Britain, readers can find out, amongst other things, how Britain lost her empire, why there were two World Wars, what the abdication crisis was about, and when Britain joined the EU.
This title recounts some of the most famous tales of intrigue, heroism and adventure of the First and Second World Wars, providing young readers with an insight into the human stories behind both conflicts. It includes stories that range from the dramatic deeds of soldiers, sailors and airmen on the front line to the rivetting tales of spies and codebreakers. Each story is illustrated with phot…
Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic, they had lots of questions. How many people were aboard the Titanic? Why weren’t there enough lifeboats for all the passengers? How did this “unsinkable” ship sink?
Ready, Set, Go! Is a fun and comprehensive reading programme, designed to improve children's reading skills from an early age. The series consists of 4 levels. Each level comprises 10 books that have been written based on themes familiar to children. Among the themes covered are the five senses, animals, occupations, colours and shapes, the seasons, the environment, and transportation. These…