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Before knowing who won in the US Civil War, you first need to understand why and how it ended. The first chapter of this book will highlight the contributions of Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Stonewall Jackson. Chapter two will discuss the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. The last chapter will summarize the battles of Sailor's Creek, and of Appomattox Courthouse, and the last battle at Palmito Ranch.

Scientists estimate that the Earth is more than 4 billion years old. In all these years, a lot has happened. If you have ever wondered what Earth looked like in the beginning of time, then this is the book to have. It includes information on Earth's history and how scientists learn about the past. Read and learn.

The English alphabet that we use today is based on the Greek alphabet. But do you know that the Greek alphabet is based on yet another ancient writing system? In this book, you will read about how the Phoenicians came up with a sophisticated writing system that was eventually adopted by the Greeks. Read about why and how such writing system was established and how it spread.

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.

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.

When African American slaves were freed, did society welcome them with open arms? In this book, you will learn about the problems freed slaves faced and analyze if they were truly free. This book emphasis several discrimination as the main problem freed slaves faced in their communities. Find out what happened to the freed slaves and how they solved the problems that hounded them next. Grab a copy today.

African Americans fought very hard to gain their freedom from slavery. That is why at the start of the war, they tried to enlist in the Union military. However, an old American law barred them from joining. They were only allowed to carry arms when the Emancipation Proclamation was passed. Read about their bravery and the important role they filled during the civil war. Start reading today.

In the late 1800s, America went through a series of changes. This book will focus on the changes seen to architecture and entertainment. The first chapter will talk about how the American cities looked like in the late 1800s. Read about the construction boom and which buildings and bridges came about. The second chapter will talk about how Americans changed their entertainment preferences.

Help a child to understand and appreciate the importance of timelines not just in theory but in day-to-day activities too. The ability to sequence and create chronological timelines is useful in understanding how one action led to a result. With this understanding, a child can predict outcomes and even introduce additional actions to improve an outcome. This topic has been aptly broken down into subtopics to ensure productive reading.

In ancient history, the Phoenicians are known to be amazing seagoing traders. In this book, you will begin to understand of it's possible that the Phoenician sailors have traveled around Africa to Britain with just the North Star as their navigation guide. You will also learn the major characteristics and contributions of this civilization. Grab a copy today.

Now that the war is over, it's time to pick up the pieces. Then President Johnson put forward a plan for Reconstruction. But what was it? More importantly, what was the goal of reconstruction? This educational book touches on the historic significance of the period of reconstruction, as well as each of its sub-periods. Read and learn without bore. Grab a copy today.

Perhaps the most important contribution the Phoenician civilization has made is the modern-day phonetic alphabet. In this book, you will get to trace how the phonetic alphabet was used as the basis for the modern Roman alphabet that we use now. Examine as well as the Phoenician civilization in its entirety, particularly their connection to other ancient civilizations. Begin reading today.

At first, the United States had no intention of joining the World War I. It was only later that the American government felt the need to join. This book will provide a background on the first world war as well as its impacts on Europe. You will also read about President's Wilson's role and the reasons for his decisions. It will then talk about the impact of the war on the United States.

In this book, you will read about the Law of Supply and Demand. You will slowly begin to understand why this law one of the cores of economic systems. Knowledge acquired here will help you to better make sense of why you are paying for a service or product, and if the price is actually worth it. Begin reading today.

The Olmec Civilization was the first known civilization in North and Central America. In this book, you will read about where they were located, their daily lives, as well as their cultures and traditions. By knowing facts of the past, you can tell where some modern cultures, traditions and beliefs come from. How can you relate with the Olmecs? Study their civilization today.

There is science behind every action, even the simplest like opening a door. This book serves as a brief introduction to force by explaining the relationship between a push and a pull. The first chapter will explain what force is. It is then followed by establishing the relationship between force and motion. Lastly, you will be reading about gravity and how it affects everything all forces and actions on Earth.

In another Baby Professor book, you would have learned about your national government. In this book, you are going to learn about your local government. Subtopics will include a discussion on the branches and roles of your local government and how they differ to the federal government. Get a copy today!

In this book, you will learn how America has resolved civil and international conflicts in the past. Remember that the country's history is riddled with wars inside and outside its borders as it worked on establishing itself as a free and independent nation. Read about the techniques the US employed to resolve conflicts. Learn from reading. Begin today.

There's so much material out there about the universe but only a few cater to second graders. This book is one of them. Written with young readers in mind, it utilizes techniques that allow for the effective understanding of information presented. It breaks down complex scientific ideas into specific, identifiable topics so that it's easy to jump from one discussion to the next. Enjoy a good read!

Get into the details of why the British colonies were established in America. How did they survive in a foreign land? What relationship did they have with the natives? At the end of this book, you should have enough knowledge to decide whether colonies brought more good or bad to America. Grab a copy today