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Technology is a big part of everyone's life. From cell phones to the Internet, Facebook. texting, and gaming, were surrounded by it 24/7. In USING TECHNOLOGY: A HOW-TO GUIDE, author Sherri Mabry Gordon explores these forms of technology, looks at how they affect our lives, and points out how kids can stay safe.

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Real pioneer life was no episode of Little House on the Prairie. There were dust storms, attacks by Native groups, and crops that just wouldn't grow. In fact, many pioneers didn't stay very long on the new frontier because it was so hard! In this fascinating volume, readers learn why Americans headed to the frontier, how they built their homes, what they ate, how they spent their free time, and even what they used for toilet paper and windows!...

Movies have often shown the wide-open plains of the West, complete with cowboys silhouetted against the setting sun and dramatic gunfights in saloons. It's easy to think these images truly depict the freedom and beauty of the Wild West. But you'd be wrong! In fact, most cowboys didn't change their clothes much and had few gunfights! This volume invites readers to the gritty, real Wild West that had few upstanding lawmen, long work days, and fi...

The gold rush seems like a romantic time, full of everyday people following a dream to California and striking it rich. The reality was that most people lived in poor conditions, ate bad food, and found just about nothing. In this book, readers find out what life was like for the forty-niners and immigrants that headed to California to seek their fortune as well as the causes and effects of the gold rush. The main content and fun fact boxes su...

Life on a wagon train was tough. Travelers wore through their shoes from so much walking. They left behind belongings along the trail when they could no longer carry them. Many didn't make it to their destination. This book engages readers with a familiar historical time period through surprising facts as was as curriculum-supporting social studies information. Historical images correlate with the main content, aiding in comprehension and prov...

The patriots of the American Revolution are often depicted as fervent, heroic supporters of an independent nation. But did you know that many left the war because they needed to harvest their crops? Facts like these engage readers from the first page of this fun and fascinating volume. The historical content supports the social studies curriculum while interesting tidbits-like the tar and feathering of British supporters-remind readers that re...

The American Southwest might have a history of cowboys and gunfights, but there's more to the region than that! With vast deserts spanning across much of the region with mountains cutting through, visitors to the Southwest will have plenty to see and do. Readers on this trip will discover the history of the American Southwest as well as the geography that makes the region what it is. With achievable text paired with factboxes and full-color ph...

Sometimes the life in colonial America can seem picturesque: no technology, close ties to the nearby community, and local, homemade food to nourish the whole family. However, when you look a bit closer, it's fascinating to see the funny and strange things colonists did and had to deal with, from colonial men paying for a wife to be brought to the colonies for him to the brand-new illnesses that killed many colonists. The main content supports ...

The Midwest is a huge region with so much to see! Travelers can experience urban living right next to beautiful farmlands. With the bright lights of Chicago, Illinois and the Beautiful hills of the Great Plains, there is plenty to see and do in the Midwest. On this trip, young readers will take a glimpse into the history of the Midwest, all while learning about what this region is like today. With factboxes offering more insight, full-color ph...

Whether it's a hike through Great Basin National Park or a drive through Death Valley, there are many places to explore in the Great Basin region! But the natural wonders aren't the only thing the Great Basin region has to offer. Through this book, young readers will take a tour through the Great Basin region of the United States, discovering the mining towns of Salt Lake City, Utah and more. With Fascinating fact boxes and colorful photograph...

From Memphis to New Orleans, the Southeast region played a big role in the formation of the United States. With a rich history in not just food, but music, the Southeast has large cities and beautiful farmland. Through this trip through the Southeastern United States, young readers will learn about each state and discover the deep history of this region. With full-color photographs and factboxes featuring important information, young readers w...

One of the United States' most fascinating regions, the Pacific Northwest has a lot to offer! Take a trip through the Rocky Mountains, or along the Pacific coast, all while learning about how this region became part of the United States. Young readers will love jumping into the beautiful, full color photographs of the Pacific Northwest and discovering how this region is different from the rest of the United States. With fact boxes that support...

Have you ever lifted a rock to see a long, flat-bodied bug come scurrying out? Centipedes like to spend their time in damp, dark places. When spotted, they scuttle away on as many as 177 pairs of legs! In this entertaining and educational book, readers will learn all about the creepy, crawly centipede! They'll discover how centipedes evolved to move as they do and what centipede varieties there are in the world, ranging from tiny house centipe...

The Northeast has much to offer its visitors. From the deep history of the founding of the United States, to the beautiful scenery, the Northeast has something for everyone! Through this tour of the Northeast, readers will get close to the most populous city in the U.S., New York City, and take a hike through the Appalachian Mountains. With factboxes that offer readers more information and beautiful photographs, readers will deepen their under...

Is it a snake? Is it a worm? No! It's a legless lizard! Up to 18 inches (45 cm) long, legless lizards are snake-like in appearance but have important differences. In this fascinating and informative book, readers will learn all about how legless lizards live and move. They'll discover how this unique creature evolved, where it lives, and what makes it so special. Filled with colorful photographs, which bring the information to life, this book ...

If you've ever played outside, worked in a garden, or gone for a rainy walk you've probably seen a slimy brown worm! Earthworms look as if they have a smooth body. But do they? Worms' bodies are covered with tiny bristles called setae! Worms use setae to help them wiggle and burrow. In this interesting and informative book, young readers will learn all about the lowly worm! They'll uncover how worms' unique adaptations have evolved and why wor...

Why do snails live in shells? How slowly do snails really move? What's that slimy trail that snails leave behind them? In this fun and educational book, readers will learn all about snails! They'll find out what snail mucus is made of, why it's used, and much, much more. From tiny backyard snails to giant African land snails, readers will discover the complexities of this seemingly simple creature and learn how it developed its unique adaptati...

Is a newt an amphibian or a reptile? Is it an herbivore or carnivore? Can newts really regrow lost limbs? Where do they live and what do they eat? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this fact-packed book all about slippery newts! Readers will discover the newt's unique adaptations and how they're used. With colorful photographs, reader-friendly language, and informative content, this book is a must-have for young ani...