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This time, give your seventh grader the chance to understand the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. Investigate the contributions of women as well as the African Americans, who were considered the minority. Also, learn about the effects of war technology and the limited medical technology. Discussion on the effects of the invention of the camera is also included. Grab a copy today.

Read about the fight for control of the Mississippi River. Also discuss what happened during the Battle of Shiloh and the roles of Ulysses S. Grant and Captain David Farragut. When reading this book, put yourself in the context of the people who fought for their rights during the Civil War. Was their cause worth the loss of lives? Get a copy and start reading today.

It may be hard to believe now but at some point in history, women were treated much differently. They did not enjoy the same rights and freedoms as modern women do. For example, they were not allowed to vote or go to university. However, brave women challenged these limitations. Read about some of these women leaders and learn from their experiences.

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.

Lasers are among the modern uses of light. In this book, you will study everything there is to know about lasers. Find out its history, who discovered it and for what initial purpose. How does it work? What are examples of lasers in modern times? Finally, what are the different uses of lasers today? Read to learn. Grab a copy today.

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.

Barometers and hygrometers are important weather instruments that meteorologists use to gather and analyze data. This book will not only show what these two instruments look like, but it will also explain what they measure. Expect to read about humidity and air pressure and how they are used to understand weather patterns. This book ends with an activity that guides you through making your own barometers and hygrometers.

There is one universal truth about energy: it is neither created or destroyed, only transformed. This book will discuss how energy is transformed in living and nonliving systems. It will begin with a brief explanation of some of the most common energy transformations. The second chapter will focus on how energy is captured for certain uses. Finally, the last chapter will talk about the flow of energy.

The Ancient Phoenicians were as excellent in sailing as they were in trading. This book will highlight the navigation skills of this ancient civilization. It will discuss the trade routes the Ancient Phoenicians took throughout the Mediterranean and Near East. Later, you will get to understand how all these trading by sea that they did led to the development of major port cities.

In 1803, the United States bought land from France. It was so big that the United States doubled twice its land size. With this new land waiting to be settled, people started moving west. This book will explore the pros and cons of the "Westward Expansion." Chapter one includes a brief background to the expansion while the succeeding two chapters enumerate the positives and negatives of the migration.

When you visit western US today, you might see cattle everywhere. But did you know that cattle was not endemic to these parts? Cattle was introduced to the US by the Spanish conquistadors and cowboys drove them to the West. Follow the history of early cattle ranching and how it impacted life on the plains. Start reading today.

When colonies were established, they were under British rule. Therefore, they had to pay British taxes. This is very important information because it set the stage for the rebellion that was set to happen in the coming years. In this book, however, emphasis will be given on the cause and effect relationship of British tax policies on the colonies. Grab a copy today.

Phoenicians were tradespeople. This means that their civilization flourished because of trade. But do you know that aside from products, culture and traditions were also exchanged? This book explores how trade with the Egyptians ultimately influenced the culture of the Phoenicians particularly in writing, fashion and government style. You will also read about the major characteristics and significant contributions the Phoenicians made to world...

What is the Athenian Democracy and how is it different from modern-day democracy? Enrich your child's knowledge on democracy, especially its beginning and changes, by reading this book for fifth graders. Trace how democracy was born in ancient Greece and how it spread across the world. Start reading and learning today.

The Battle of Bull Run is known to be the first major battle of the Civil War. In this book, you will read about what happened during this battle. How did the civilians react to it? Who were the leaders of both armies? What was the result of the battle and how did it set the stage for the next clashes? Get a copy and start reading today

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.

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.

As America acquired more land, it attracted more people. The promise of land and a new start resulted in immigration and the eventual growth of American cities. Learn where immigrants to the US came from and the reasons for their move. Study how these decisions impacted the social structures of America. What problems arose due to the population increase and how were they resolved?

Andrew Jackson had a rough childhood. He was an orphan and a self-made man. In this book, read about how he persevered and became president of the United States. Learn about the Jacksonian democracy, what it means and how it affected the decisions of President Jackson. You will also be reading about the controversial Indian Removal Acts, the Trail of Tears and the Seminole Wars, which all happened under his term.

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.