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For more than two centuries, the Constitution has stood as the supreme law of the land. Not only is the American government outlined, but our rights and freedoms are protected under its words. Learn more about the people behind this important document, the events that created and almost destroyed it, and the meaning behind its powerful words. Open this book and learn the law!

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Learn about the world of cryptography, or secret writing, with this collection of fascinating ciphers, anagrams, and acrostics. The military has used secret writing to share battle plans. Edgar Allan Poe popularized secret writing in his mystery story "The Gold Bug." Test your code-breaking skills through 11 puzzles, including examples using the Caesar Cipher, substitution ciphers, and Lewis Carroll's alphabet cipher.

Three million Americans fought during the Civil War. Six hundred thousand were killed or wounded. Learn about the war that tore a nation in two, the events leading up to it, the generals who fought it, and the country that will never forget it. Twelve puzzles are dedicated to the people and places that defined our nation's most costly war.

From its subways to its skyline, New York City is America's busiest, noisiest, and most exciting city. These 12 puzzles are designed to take you from Hell's Kitchen to Harlem, from Brooklyn to the Bronx-and everywhere in between. Grab a pencil, open this book, and take a bite out of the Big Apple!

In this book, you'll find fun-packed puzzles about some of the world's greatest artists and greatest artworks, spanning thousands of years of civilization. Learn the story behind the art, and the art behind the story as you swap a paintbrush for a pencil and explore art with the masters.

Open this book and travel through time with Founding Father, military hero, and president George Washington. He led our country through some of its most trying times and became beloved by all. From the Revolution to the Constitution, from Mount Vernon to New York and back, Washington dedicated his life to America. Grab a pencil and learn more about the Father of Our Country!

Since the late 19th century, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty have stood as our country's most well-known symbols of freedom, of hope, and of America. Learn about the story behind these landmarks, the first immigrants to pass through Ellis Island, the questions they were asked, the things they saw. Find out fascinating details about our shining beacon, where you can find Statues of Liberty all over the world, and more. Open this book-and...

From Boston to Britain and from King George III to General George Washington, learn about the acts and actions that led to the Revolutionary War. Travel through the colonies, read about the Declaration of Independence, and remember the people, places, and battles that changed our country, and the world.

Travel to the Lone Star state and meet heroes Sam Houston, Jim Bowie, and David Crockett, and outlaws Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Doc Holliday. Learn about what makes Texas so special-from its land to its history to its people-all while having fun along the way!

Learn about the events that shaped the Kennedys, the country, and the world. From the Soviet Union to Cuba, the Peace Corps to NASA, and Jack to Jackie, John F. Kennedy is one of the most treasured presidents in American history. Open this book and find out why.

Twelve presidents in twelve puzzles. Meet the men who led the country during some of its most trying times-from the Revolutionary War through the 20th century. Learn about the presidents before they were presidents, what made them special, how they got elected, and what they did in the White House. Grab a pencil, open this book, and learn more about what it means to be the leader of the free world.

From a log cabin to the White House, from the Black Hawk War to the Civil War, learn more about these 16th president of the United States. Travel with Lincoln to Richmond and Gettysburg, fight with the troops at Antietam and Shiloh, and try to bridge the gap between the North and the South.

Ever wonder where the world's tallest roller coaster is? Or who invented the elevator? What exactly is cement? How do bridges stay up? And how do those buildings get so high? This book packs thousands of years' worth of designs, buildings, and people into twelve fun-filled puzzles about architecture-planning, imagining, and creating our world ... from bottom to top!

Dozens of monuments and memorials define the national city, but who built them? And why here? In this book, puzzles and activities are filled with fun facts and interesting trivia about the people, places, and events that helped shape the nation's capital. Read and learn about the story behind the city, the men behind the monuments, and the moments behind the memorials.

How much do you know about the American flag? In this book, puzzles and activities are filled with fun facts about Betsy Ross, the Fourth of July, the "Star-Spangled Banner, " the Flag Code, and more. Can you identify all fifty states on a U.S. map or fill in the missing words of the Pledge of Allegiance? Have fun learning about our most treasured American traditions in this patriotic puzzle book.

Learn about the leaders, battles, U.S. home front, and many events that led up to and ended World War II, which involved 20 nations across the globe. Test your knowledge of this major world war in 12 fact-filled puzzles, including code breaking, crosswords, Sudoku, and others.

Benjamin Franklin was a man of science and philosophy. He was a writer and a statesman. He changed the world with his words and ideas and helped the country declare independence. His story has lasted centuries and his name lives on in the places he loved.