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You can pretty much say that art and religion were intertwined for the Olmecs. They create powerful works of art to associate with their many gods. In this book, you will read about some of these artwork and understand how they resonate the people's religious beliefs. By the end of this book, will realize that a huge chunk of the religious, artistic and social traditions of the Mayas and Aztecs came from the Olmecs.

This book discusses why electrical resistance happens and how it can be overcome for electricity to flow. There will be three important terms that will be defined: volts, ohms and electrical resistance. If your child learner is able to understand these terms and the theories behind them now, then the topic of electricity and magnetism will make better sense later on.

Egypt and Nubia were geographically close to each other that's why their cultures have become so intertwined. However, they did not always have peaceful relations. In this book, you will read about the ancient battles that transpired between Egypt and Nubia. Why did they fight, who won and what changes took place after these periods of war? This book will answer these questions and more.

Now that you know what your basic needs are, it is time to acknowledge the role of family and society in meeting these needs. This book explains how food, clothing and shelter are materialized. It also talks about the origins of money and how it is made by working. Finally, it will touch on how to budget and spend money wisely.

Did you know that dictators in Europe ignited the flame that led to the World War II? This book discuses the topic on fascism, detailing more facts other than its basic description. It also follows the rise to power of dictators, who later on caused the second great war. Grab a copy today.

At the end of this book, you should be able to locate the Nubia civilization in a modern world map. You should also be able to identify the cities of Kerma, Napata and Meroe. More importantly, you should be able to identify the key characteristics of Nubia that separates it from the other civilizations in ancient history. Start reading. Grab a copy today.

The reason why things stick to your fridge is because of magnets. In this book, you will read about what magnets are and why they attract the things they do. The first chapter discusses the characteristics of magnets. The second chapter tells you how magnets are made, followed by the types of magnets and their uses in the last chapter. Start reading today.

There are so many terms used in experimentation. It is important that these terms be sufficiently explained so that a child learner may know when and when not to use them. Here, the focus is to appreciate control groups. How are they used and why are they important are just two of the questions that will be answered in this book.

It was only in 1845 that Texas became a part of the United States. Before that, it was a part of Mexico. The Battle of the Alamo was the beginning of the Texan belief that they could be free from Mexico. "Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry. In this book, you read about what happened after the Alamo defeat. You will also learn about the roles of Sam Houston and Santa Anna in gaining Texas Independence.

At the end of this book, you should be able to create inferences and predictions based on your scientific observations. There will be plenty of examples to guide you through step-by-step until you are confident enough to make your own inferences and predictions at the lab. Use this book as either an introduction to the scientific method or as a quick reviewer. Grab a copy today.

The War of 1812 was instrumental in making the whole world know that the United States was becoming a world power. It was fought between the US and Great Britain. This book examines the causes of the war and what event made the US abandon its policy of neutrality. You will also be reading about the supposed role of Britain in encouraging the Native Americans to fight against the Americans.

Slavery in the United States was abolished in 1865 through the passing of the 13th Amendment. This book will describe how the anti-slavery movement gained its momentum. Who were the people who contributed significantly to end it? You will read about the importance of the popular press in strengthening the abolitionist movement. In addition, read about the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution.

In this book, you will learn about the economic roles of your federal government. In the first chapter, you will read about how the government deals with health, safety and the environment. This is then followed by how the government regulates its economic roles. Lastly, you will learn about what the government does to keep the country stable.

In this book, you will learn about Earth's most powerful telescopes. Study the use and basic design of telescopes as well as their cousins - binoculars and microscopes - that share similar designs. Focusing on such examples, the science of optics will begin to unravel. Grab a copy today.

Discover the main characteristics of American society during the Jackson Era. Learn about the causes of the Second Great Awakening and its effects on American culture. Read about the influence and work by reformers Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix in the education and prison systems. Begin reading today.

Now that you've conducted the experiment, the next step is to create and interpret your results. To do that, you will need to be familiar with diagrams, sketches and models. Don't worry if you don't know these yet. This book is here to help! What a wonderful addition this is to your learning collection!

Three things will be discussed in this book and they are all characteristics of white light: opaque, transparent and translucent. The first few pages will touch on the definition of light to build a foundational knowledge on the topic. Later, it will discuss how opaque, transparent and translucent objects affect the travel of light. It will end with how a prism works in relation to light.

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath our feet? This book will stop you from wondering. It starts with an overview of the Earth. Next, study the layers and composition of our home planet. Learn about two theories, too, and these are the Theories of Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift. Settle in, you'll have a lot of information to read through.

Meteorologists do a very important job, and this book will give you an inside look of what they do. Here, you will learn to read weather maps. You will read about pressure systems, fonts, and other features of weather maps and charts. You will also learn about symbols commonly used in weather maps and charts. So the next time you listen to a weather broadcast, you'll know exactly what they mean.

The most common example of light refraction is when you see a pencil "bend" when it is in a glass of water. The purpose of this book is to help you understand how the refraction of light made the pencil look bent. You will read about the how's and why's. With this knowledge, you will begin to understand how the theory of the refraction of light is applied in modern science.