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Encourage good citizenship and teach young listeners about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Listeners will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights.

What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

Anna skal være dronning for en dag, mens Elsa rejser i et kongeligt ærinde. Anna har ansvaret for hele kongeriget og kun en seddel med gode råd fra Elsa at holde sig til. Hvordan kommer det til at gå? Tag med på vidunderlige eventyr med prinsesse Anna, Dronning Elsa, snemanden Olaf, bjergvandreren Kristoffer, rensdyret Sven og resten af Arendal.

If the founding fathers and mothers of the United States had built a time capsule to tell the story of the nation's beginnings, what artifacts would be packed inside? Tea leaves, a lantern, yellowed documents, and more tell a part of the story of the colonists' fight for independence. In this Time Capsule History book, listeners can examine primary sources of the Revolutionary Era to explore this exciting moment in history!

So you want to be a U.S. senator? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to becoming a member of Congress.

How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more.

What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more.

What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

A Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, listeners are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II.

What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.

What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what’s real and what’s fiction about the California Gold Rush through primary sources and expertly leveled text.

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Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

Are you ready to listen about daring deeds and world-changing events? Meet the American Trailblazers, diverse historical and modern figures who accomplished incredible things. History books for kids age 9-12 should include a range of people and stories - here you'll learn about the greats in sports, civil rights, art, science, and more.

Hop on a fun-filled ride with Leo and his playful dog, Paws, as they explore the East Coast using cool virtual reality glasses. From the cozy streets of Boston to the buzzing heart of New York City, all the way to the starry wonders of Florida's Kennedy Space Center, it's a journey like no other. And guess what? After every visit, Leo doodles his favorite moments to remember all the fun they had. But hey, it's not just about seeing places—it's about learning, laughing, and discovering cool values kids can carry with them.

La princesa ha desaparecido y el rey teme que la Dragona se la haya llevado. Los Caballeros de la Rosa y Estrella son enviados para traerla de vuelta. Pero no es tan fácil como parece. La Princesa puede ser difícil y la Dragona no es precisamente un peluche; además uno de los Caballeros acaba de lustrar su espada y no quiere ensuciarla… tal vez lo mejor será abandonar la misión y volver al castillo. Sin embargo, en ese momento reciben un mensaje del Rey con un emoji de ¡calabozo!, así que parece que no tienen escapatoria, deben cumplir la misión.

An amazing, miraculous refugee story of coming to America, the young readers edition of Tani Adewumi's story will inspire kids looking for true stories of doing hard things. At eight years old, Tani Adewumi, a refugee, won the 2019 New York State Chess Championship after playing the game for...

"Io odio viaggiare. Allora che ci faccio qui in Topikistan, a quaranta gradi sotto zero, su un camper color formaggio? Chiedetelo a mio nonno, Torquato Travolgiratti, detto Panzer..." (Geronimo Stilton)

Gugù ha i capelli rossi, la pelle bianco latte e vive in Africa con i suoi genitori. Ha una scimmietta e un camaleonte per amici e un posto speciale dove rifugiarsi quando si sente un po' giù.