Elizabeth Raum

You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family...

"Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes life in the American colonies, focusing on what colonists' clothing, homes, and modes of transportation"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the pledge and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a patriot apprentice, a British soldier, and a Boston servant"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the Wilderness Trail (i.e., the Cumberland Gap) by discussing how and why it came to be and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation and the people who traveled it"--

Tells the stories of six men and women who fought for their beliefs during the Revolutionary War. Written in graphic-novel format.

Learn about the Mayflower Compact, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history.

Examines what caused the Tenth Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had throughout history and today.

Explains some of the inventions and other influences contributing to today's society that were originated by the Aztecs.