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Tourette Syndrome
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS) each year. TS is a disorder of the neurological system, causing uncontrollable sounds or movements called tics. TS peaks… Read More →
What Are the Articles of Confederation?: And Other Questions about the Birth of the United States
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In June 1776, colonial delegates to the Continental Congress began writing a document to set up a new country—with a government independent from Britain. The Articles of Confederation created Read More →
What Was the Missouri Compromise?: And Other Questions about the Struggle over Slavery
From the Series Six Questions of American History
When the Missouri Territory applied for statehood in 1818, the United States had an equal number of free states and slave states. The territory's leaders wanted Missouri to be a slave state.… Read More →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
From the Series Expecting Animal Babies
Congratulations, crocodilian parents-to-be! You have little ones on the way. They're called hatchlings. Read this book to find out where to lay your eggs, how you'll know when the babies are… Read More →
When Did Columbus Arrive in the Americas?: And Other Questions about Columbus's Voyages
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In the late 1400s, Christopher Columbus was sure he could find a trade route from Spain to the Far East by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. On his first voyage, he landed on an island… Read More →
Who Was William Penn?: And Other Questions about the Founding of Pennsylvania
From the Series Six Questions of American History
William Penn was only twenty-two years old the first time he went to prison. He had attended a meeting of the Quakers, people who practiced a religion forbidden in Britain during the 1600s.… Read More →
Who Were the Accused Witches of Salem?: And Other Questions about the Witchcraft Trials
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In June 1692, a jury in Salem, Massachusetts, found Bridget Bishop guilty of performing witchcraft. The only evidence against her was villagers' testimony. As punishment she was publicly… Read More →
Wind Scorpions: Killer Jaws
From the Series Arachnid World
What is that creature attacking a lizard with its the giant jaws? It's a wind scorpion! In this book, you will learn how wind scorpions are similar to and very different from other arachnids. Read More →
Aaron Rodgers
From the Series Amazing Athletes
Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much… Read More →
Alex Ovechkin
From the Series Amazing Athletes
When Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin entered the NHL for the 2005-2006 season, he didn’t waste any time. He immediately became one of the game’s best players. Alex scored 52 goals Read More →
Allergies
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Allergens are all around us: in the air, on our pets, and in our food. According to USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, accidental exposure to food allergens leads to fifty thousand… Read More →
Big Rigs on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
It hauls heavy cargo. It travels long distances. This big rig is on the move! What kind of cargo do big rigs carry? And how do big rig drivers talk to one another? Read this book to find out! Read More →
Buckskin Dresses and Pumpkin Breeches: Colonial Fashions from the 1580s to the 1760s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived during the Colonial era? It depends on who you were! For example, many Native American women made skirts or dresses out of deerskin, and they completed… Read More →
Calico Dresses and Buffalo Robes: American West Fashions from the 1840s to the 1890s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived in the Old West? It depends on who you were! For example, Native Americans made clothing from rabbit fur, deerskins, buffalo hides, and plant fibers.… Read More →
Can You Tell a Bee from a Wasp?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
Something buzzes past your ear. A yellow-and-black insect flies to a colorful flower. It crawls around and then zooms away. Did you just see a bee? Or was it a wasp? These animals look very… Read More →
Can You Tell a Butterfly from a Moth?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
An insect with four large wings lands on a plant. It waves its antennas and sips sweet liquid from a flower. Did you just see a butterfly? Or was it a moth? These animals look very similar, Read More →
Can You Tell a Cheetah from a Leopard?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A huge tan cat with black spots on its fur crouches in the grass. Its long tail twitches as it hunts for food. Did you just see a cheetah? Or was it a leopard? These animals look very… Read More →
Can You Tell a Dolphin from a Porpoise?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
An animal with smooth, gray skin jumps from the ocean waves. Its tail waves up and down before it quickly dives again. Did you just see a dolphin? Or was it a porpoise? These animals look… Read More →
Can You Tell a Frog from a Toad?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
Something small and green hops through the wet grass. It watches with big, round eyes. Then its long tongue shoots out from its mouth. It caught an insect! Did you just see a frog? Or was it Read More →
Can You Tell an Alligator from a Crocodile?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A large, scaly animal with long jaws floats in the water. Its powerful tail swishes as it swims along. Did you just see an alligator? Or was it a crocodile? These animals look very similar, Read More →
Choose to Reuse
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Planet Protectors
We all throw away too much stuff! Watch Tyler find ways to reuse his old things. Can you think of new uses for items you would have tossed? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how Read More →
Diabetes
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Heart disease, hypertension, nerve damage, vision problems, liver damage…These are some of the complications of diabetes―a chronic and growing disease in which the body cannot use sugar… Read More →
Earth Day Every Day
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Planet Protectors
On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? Do your part to be… Read More →
Earthmovers on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
It digs up dirt. It packs earth down hard. This earthmover is on the move! How do earthmovers work? And what kinds of jobs do earthmovers do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →