This newly revised edition takes readers into a Colonial Home of the 1600s and 1700s. See inside the kitchen, the fireplace, the bedchamber and the barn. Learn why immigrants from England, France, and Spain were drawn to North America, and how plantations in the South grew and prospered through the slave trade.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet-but would a company by any other name sell as well? That's the million-dollar question behind every brand! More often than you may think, behind each brand is a person whose name may be better remembered for the product than for the person. Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores the inspirational stories of the people behind brand names such as Hilton, Hasbro, Hershey,...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a carpenter. They will find out what carpenters do each day, what kind of education is required to become a carpenter, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a construction manager. They will find out what managers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a manager, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter. Our homes, businesses, and other...

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

From the start, American Girl has cared about representing diversity with its dolls. Its original young girl dolls-Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly-were introduced at a time when it was difficult to find dolls not in baby form. In this title, growing readers are likely to see dolls that look a lot like them!

Nearly fifty years ago, Reyn Guyer created the original Nerf ball. The lightweight toy appealed to many because it couldn't cause any damage! Since then, Nerf has blasted its way to becoming one of Hasbro's top brands. Learn more about the evolution of Nerf in this fun book for active minds.

This informative yet approachable title gives students a clear Eye on Economics and encourages them to take part in the Economy in Action! With plenty of kid-friendly examples, this book explains micro and macro economic principles. Readers will learn about different economic systems that countries use to manage their economies, and the macro and micro economic activity within them. Regulatory oversight tools are also covered, as are international...

This super power technology company was built on a mission to create a place where engineers could freely work and achieve their potential. When post-war Japan entered a reconstruction period, Sony founder, Masaru Ibuka, sought to contribute to the new era, first making radios and other communication devices. Today, Sony produces high-tech televisions, cameras, gaming systems, and more. Find out more about Sony's fascinating history and successes...

From the arcade to the home, Nintendo brings adventure and innovation to the gaming world. The plumber with overalls and a red hat is one of the brand's most well-known characters. Eager readers can uncover the origins of Mario and all his friends in this title about Nintendo.