John Micklos

What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.

Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans were outnumbered more than 10 to 1, but they were ready to fight to the death for independence from Mexico. Lively language and historical illustrations help readers feel as if they are part of the fight. The text is clear where fact meets legend in this historical battle. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards.

SEAL Team 6 was formed in 1980 to help combat the growing threat of global terrorism and to better handle situations such as the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran earlier that year. They've played an important part in many U.S. special ops missions. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life.

Count your way through the seasons! In spring, the tree's leaves appear, one by one. By summer, there's a glorious canopy. And when autumn winds blow, leaves fly from the tree, one after another, leading us into winter. As little ones count leaves, look for animals, and enjoy the changing seasonal landscape, bouncy rhymes and bold illustrations make learning to count easy--corresponding numerals reinforcing the learning fun.

Being stuck inside with gray rain clouds looming makes a young girl wish for a blue sky day, but when the weather clears up and the yellow sun shines, raindrops give way to bright, bold colors that are worth the wait.

"This book presents a general overview of the causes leading up to the American Revolution, the war, and drafting the constitution"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a look at the creation of some of America's important documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the various theories surrounding the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and what is being done today as the search continues to discover what became of this famous female pilot.

"Sequoyah was a true Cherokee hero. In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story-from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people-and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government. Through facts, engaging sidebars about...

"In 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst frigid temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had gotten there first. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back home from their frigid adventure"--