Christine Taylor-Butler

Discusses the presidency of the United States. Features time lines, drawings, photos, and a map of the U.S.

Describes the creation and ratification of the Bill of Rights, explains what rights are, and discusses the rights it guarantees, such as freedom of speech.

A little girl with a cold spends the day in bed, counting the different things she does.

A history and description of the American Supreme Court.

"This environment/conservation-themed early reader series includes an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white photographs, a list of fun facts about the featured animal of each book, and things that kids can do right now to help save the featured animal from extinction"--

No other body in the solar system is as important as the sun. It provides a central point for the planets to orbit around, and its warmth and light are integral to the survival of Earth's life forms. Readers will discover what this incredible star is made of, why it burns so bright, and what would happen if it disappeared. They will also find out how scientists study the sun and what we are still trying to learn about it.

A short biography of the African American educator.

Discusses the circulatory system and ways to keep your heart healthy, and shows a map of blood's route around the body.

Introduces Rosa Parks, who made history by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in 1950s Montgomery, Alabama.

Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky. Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.