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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.

The Native Americans resisted colonization. Fights broke and misunderstanding was not uncommon. In this educational book, your seventh grader will begin to understand the causes as well as the results of the French and Indian Wars. Discussion of the economic relationship between Britain and the colonists is also included. Grab a copy today.

Before the battles of the American Revolution, there were already signs. The colonists began to clamor for independence and they wanted their voices to be heard. This book discusses these early events which ultimately led to the American Revolution. Get ready to analyze facts. Begin reading and understanding stories 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.

Recognize the early calls for independence by reading historical facts. Use this book to understand why the colonists wanted to be free of British rule. Go through the early battles of the American Revolution and handpick information necessary for understanding how and why they happened. Grab a copy and start reading today.

Did you know that big, complex machines can be broken down into six simple machines? This book will introduce your second grader to the six simple machines that make work easy. The first chapter will differentiate between a simple and compound machine. The second chapter will discuss the first three simple machines while the last chapter will touch on the other three.

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.

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.

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.

After the Louisiana Purchase, the land size of the United States doubled! Goods that were being produced in one part of the country need to get to the other part the soonest possible time. By the 1830s, the steam engine was introduced and it cemented the importance of railroads. Read about the first railroads in the US and the Transcontinental Railroad that linked the east to the west.

Fossils record the important changes that happened to Earth over time. Over the course of many years, palaeontologists have unearthed fossilized remains of plans, animals and even humans. All these have helped create a better picture of the ancient Earth. In this book, you will read about the most important fossils ever found and the stories they tell. Start reading today.

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 will highlight the natural resources of Ancient Nubia, particularly timber, gold and iron ore. It will also talk about Meroe, a famous trade center that was developed after Nubia gained its freedom from Egyptian rule. There will also be a section on Nubia's exotic trade made up of valuable commodity from Africa. Discover the treasures of Ancient Nubia!

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.

Today, you enjoy the convenience of being able to fly to distant lands. But some time ago, this was not a possibility until the Wright brothers invented the airplane. Read about the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Understand how their shared experiences led to the design and eventual creation of the first aircraft. What was the impact to this invention to the world?

What changes did America go through from 1969 to 1981? We'll know as we go through the contents of this book. In particular, this book will discuss the political climate during the three administrations. Take into consideration the evolving culture and civil rights development happening during the said period of time. Go ahead and start reading today.

The religion practiced by Ancient Greeks is known as polytheism. They associated natural phenomenon to gods in Mount Olympus. This book will introduce you to some of these Greek gods and goddesses. Read about Ares, Athena, Artemis and Demeter. Learn of their realms and the many other mythical creatures that lived with them. What an interesting read this book is!

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.

You might think that it's all happy and good when the civil war ended. History has it that it was not. The American civil war was the largest war ever fought in North America. Hundreds of thousands died in the war. It divided families, destroyed properties and forever changed America. Was freedom worth the price? Decide on your answer after reading this book.

What is the Jacksonian Democracy and how does it differ to the Democracy left by the Greeks? Let's talk about the life and times of US President Andrew Jackson in this biography book for children. This book discusses his early years, military career, philosophies and presidential election. Also examine the issues that he faced when he became president and how he solved them. Start reading today.