Kristen Rajczak Nelson

In the United States, about 2 million people are allergic to bee stings. If not treated properly and promptly, serious reactions can be life threatening. Readers learn what to do if they or a friend are stung by a bee and have a normal reaction, as well as what to look for if an allergic reaction is occurring. The basics of allergies are clearly explained through age-appropriate science content, and the seriousness of these conditions is emphasized....

Learn how sun and rain make a rainbow.

"As the author of the popular Little House on the Prairie books, Laura Ingalls Wilder found fame by sharing her experiences growing up on the American frontier in the late 1800s. Her works became instant classics of children's literature and a valued teaching tool for comprehending the obstacles facing settlers in that time, including malaria outbreaks, droughts and blizzards, and conflicts with Native Americans. This absorbing biographical account...

"The "War to End All Wars" didn't live up to its original name, but it did forever change the world in many ways. New technology would end up changing the way future wars were fought, and the contributions of women to the war effort laid the groundwork for equal rights in many countries. This informative text, complemented by fascinating sidebars and discussion questions that promote critical thinking, gives readers a closer look at the ways World...

Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture. Full-color photographs and historic images highlight their nomadic lifestyle, and fact boxes add interesting detail to curriculum-supporting content.