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Yes, the main source of light on Earth is the sun, which is the nearest star to our galaxy. But did you know that there are other sources of light? This book will introduce first graders to natural and artificial sources of light. It will also discuss what light is and how it travels. Coupled with beautiful images, this book is definitely a delight to add to your collection!

Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, you expect to see your reflection. It's the most natural thing in the world. This book examines the science behind this. Read about the properties and sources of light. Understand why and how reflection happens. Lastly, study the design and use of flashlights, kaleidoscopes, and more

You may think that the Earth is ginormous but in reality, it is tiny compared to other heavenly bodies in the solar system. The sun and the moon directly affect the Earth. In this book, you will learn about the patterns that we see and experience everyday because of the relationship of the Earth, sun and moon. These include seasons, day and night, tides and the phases of the moon.

In a previous Baby Professor Book, you have read about the barter system and the many kinds of economic systems. In this book, you will learn about how countries exchange goods and services. You will also learn the reason for this exchange. Examples are provided to help you to better understand this economic concept of international interdependence through trade.

Three biomes are discussed in this book namely forests, deserts and grasslands. Chapter one includes a discussion of two types of forests - the temperate and the cool. The second chapter talks about the coastal, polar, interior and subtropical deserts. The final chapter looks into the hot and cool grasslands. You will also learn about their geographic locations of these biomes and ecosystems to get a better understanding of them relative to cl...

In the 18th century, troubles started brewing in the American colonies. They have become displeased with how unfair the British Parliament have been treating them even though they were not properly represented. This book details how the British parliament have made things worse for the Americans because of their responses to expressed grievances. Trace how these actions ultimately led to the American Revolutionary War.

After the Civil War came the tedious task of rehabilitation. The way of life of most Southerners have been uprooted. Many former slaves have been set free but with no means of starting over. This book focuses on the reconstruction, the opposing view coming from political parties and the problems that came with it. It will end with the triumphs of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments.

When you were considering careers, what drove you to make those choices? In most instances, your decisions on training and education are influenced by how much money you will make. This train of thought is not only normal, but it is also justifiable. This book seeks to explain how income influences people's choices. It will also explain the factors that affect a person's ability to earn.

The Native Americans have lived in the United States even before the colonists arrived. They had to share their land and resources with outsiders for the first time. When the Westward movement took place, more land was taken from Native Americans. This book will discuss how the Native Americans reacted to even more change. At the end of this book, ask yourself what you would have done if you were a Native American during those times.

There were many reasons for the American Civil War, and many bad decisions that ultimately led to it. In this book, you will read about how politics and a supreme court decision further fueled the fires of war. The first chapter is quite comprehensive as it includes information differences in beliefs, political parties and their platforms and the results of the presidential election of 1860. The second chapter discusses the Dredd Scott vs. San...

At some point in history, the Roman Empire was so huge that its influence was immense and far-reaching. But how did Roman grow from a small city to what historians believe as the greatest empire ever formed? Who engineered this growth? What were the factors that favored the Roman Empire. There is so much to learn from this little book so start reading today.

Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix made significant improvements to education and health in the 1800s. They were both Americans who saw what was broken and made it their lives' works to fix it. This book dedicates one chapter for each pioneer. Read their stories and be inspired by the good things they did.

The best way to describe sound is by thinking of them as waves. This book pretty much explains what that is so. It begins with a discussion on how sound energy moves, followed by why there are different kinds of sounds. Finally, the last chapter discusses all kinds of musical instruments and the beautiful sounds they create. Read and learn about sound.

Archaeologists are scientists who study the past human cultures through their artifacts. This book serves as an introduction to archaeology. It covers a brief definition of what archaeology is and what archaeologists do. In chapter two, you will read about some of the tools used in archaeology while chapter three teaches you about some of the methods to unearth and study past civilization. Would you want to be an archaeologist?

Before successful colonies were established, there were trial and errors. In this book, your child will understand what aspects of English colonization were results of various trial and errors. To create a better scenario of understanding, examples used herein are the Roanoke and Jamestown colonies. Read more about these colonies. Begin today.

It gets confusing when you're trying to communicate with someone across the globe and on a different timezone. The purpose of this book is to help you recognize the 24 time zones of the world. There will be a discussion on the historical background of time zones in chapter one and an in-depth study on the different time zones of the United States.

The US Civil War was fought from April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865. It was a war between Americans of opposing beliefs. The first chapter of this book will talk about the advantages as well as the strategies of the Union and Confederate States. The second chapter will talk about the border states and the involvement of the Native Americans. The last chapter will discuss the First and Second Battles of Bull Run and the Battle of Antietam.

The United States is a democratic government wherein people elect leaders. In this book, you will be reading about the US Constitution was written and ratified. You will also learn about the three branches of government that must work together to maintain separation and balance of powers. Finally, you will learn how the 22nd Amendment came to be and what it was all about.

The presidency of James Madison was riddled with wars. The first chapter will focus on his troubled relationship with Native Americans because of the Westward Expansion. Do you think he dealt with them fairly? The second chapter will focus on the War of 1812, which was fought because the United States and Britain. You will read about some of the key events of the war and who won in the end.

The presidency of James Madison was riddled with wars. The first chapter will focus on his troubled relationship with Native Americans because of the Westward Expansion. Do you think he dealt with them fairly? The second chapter will focus on the War of 1812, which was fought because the United States and Britain. You will read about some of the key events of the war and who won in the end.