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Greece was the birthplace of many thinkers, which makes you wonder why. To know the answer, you have to understand the history and society of Ancient Greece. You also need to understand its geography because that dictates trade and government. Finally, you have to learn about the city-states and how life was different in each of them. In which city-state do you see yourself thriving in?

At the end of this book, you will get to understand how important your voice is to shaping public policy. The first chapter explains how public policy is created from a historical and political point of view. It then proceeds with a discussion on how you can get involved in creating public policies that benefit you, your group and your community.

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.

Some of the points discussed in this book include the major beliefs as well as practices of Brahmanism, and the historic background of how the religion grew. But the purpose of this book is not just to discuss Brahmanism but to also appreciate its significance in the shaping of the religious and social structures of the early civilizations of India. Start reading today!

In this book, you will read about the Continental Divide as well as the flow of rivers. Identify the rivers around it, including those that flow east of the Rockies, to the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans, west of the Rockies and to the Pacific Ocean. Understand that the United States is not the only country in the world with this feature. Secure a copy today.

Learn to summarize all of the legacies of the ancient civilizations of India. This is an easy to read and comprehend book on ancient history that only focuses on one region. It is an ideal addition to your sixth grader's curriculum learning collection. Read about the political, economic, religious and social structures of early India.

At the end of this book, you should be able to correctly explain what Gross Domestic Product (GDP) means. With the definition, you will also be able to identify the similarities and differences in the levels and sources of GDP in several countries across the globe including the US. Learn more about the workings of economies with one book at a time. Start reading today.

At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the differences between the three economic systems of traditional, market and command. Further analyze what the advantages and disadvantages of each system. The ability to recognize example of each market system is the best way to gauge your child's understanding of the topic. Encourage reading today.

It is important that a child learner understands that not all experiments will yield the results he or she expected. It is important that these unexpected results be welcomed because they will provide valuable lessons that can be used in building knowledge. This book aims to help learners appreciate how the most unpredictable results led to discoveries that have shaped modern times.

So what is the basic unit of life? Of course it's the cells! In this book, you will read about your body's building blocks. Understand how your cells are capable in reproducing themselves until you are formed. Cytology is the study of cells and this book makes it easy to understand. Grab a copy today.

Why did the Mexican Cessation happen? Surely, it was an even that didn't just happen overnight. There were details leading to a war. In the War with Mexico, what were the events that lead to the battlefield? What were the relationships between Texas and Mexico? Did these problems aggravate when Texas was annexed to the US? Read the answers today!

Did you know that the entire world is also divided into different time zones? With this book, you will begin to understand what time zones are and why they exist. At the end of this book, you should be able to identify what time zone you are in, and your friends from the other world of the globe too. Grab a copy today.

Read this book to learn about the three major rivers of the east coast namely the rivers James, Hudson and St. Lawrence. Understand the importance of these rivers to the wildlife, communities and industries along their shores. Trace where these three rivers pass before they reach the Atlantic Ocean. Start reading today.

Who was Henry Ford and what was his contribution to the American industrial revolution? Read about the life and works of the man who created a new way to make cars. By reading biography books, you get the chance to catch a glimpse of the past. You learn about the conditions and inspirations that led to historic decisions. Grab a copy toda

It was because of the "Big Stick" policy that the United States slowly became a world power. Read about the big stick foreign policy and Theodore Roosevelt, the man behind it. Also, read about how and why the US build the Panama Canal. What were the US policies toward Latin America? Get ready to learn!

The Zhou warriors came down in history as the group who took power from the Shang, and effectively becoming ancient China's next ruler. In this book, you will learn about how the Zhou warriors lived and what they did after they took over. You will also pick up some interesting facts that have translated to recent times. Grab a copy today.

Polar regions are places in Earth with frigid climate. There are two polar regions and these are the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this book, you will learn to identify the locations of each of these polar regions as well as their unique geographic characteristics. What animals live in the Arctic and what are those that live in the Antarctic? Know the answers and more by reading this book.

Study the circumstances that led to the rise of the US as a world power. Begin with an understanding of why some Americans called for an overseas expansion and what the government did to address those calls in the 1800s. Go over the historical facts of how the US gained leverage in the pacific. Start reading today.

Let's talk about the president who bought Louisiana - Thomas Jefferson. What was his life prior to being president? How did his life change during his early years in office? Next, read about the significance of the Louisiana Purchase. There is much to be learned from the story of Thomas Jefferson. Are you ready to read about his life? Then grab a copy today!

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.