Susan E. Hamen

Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the thirteen colonies that revolted against Great Britain. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Step back in time and witness a turbulent time period for the Unites States: the Great Depression through World War II. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

"In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's web site.

Take a look into the fascinating world of astronomy, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone or did he? Inventor Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was also working on a telephone at the same time. Watch Meucci and Bell race to be first to the invention finish line.

You may have heard that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but the inventor Nikola Tesla was working on radio technology at the same time! See how two invention powerhouses faced off in a race to create the first long-range radio.

Examines the remarkable life of Clara Barton including Barton's creation of a New Jersey public school, her work helping the soldiers of the American Civil War, and her establishment of the American Red Cross.

Learn about the US Navy though its history and the role it plays in protecting the United States today.

See how the Wright brothers shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history.

Describes the history of the online search engine and its founders, from its inception as a unique searching algorithm to its evolution into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader in the field.