Social Studies

On July 26, 2003, mountain-climber Rod Liberal was nearing the summit of Grand Teton Mountain in Wyoming. As Rod clung to the side of a granite cliff, he saw dark clouds rolling toward him.… More →

Protecting the environment can be as simple as thinking more about the food you buy and where it comes from. In Eating Green, kids will discover what qualities make food eco-friendly and how… More →

With their awesome heights and unique architecture, skyscrapers have always captured people’s imaginations. Now there’s one more reason to admire these buildings: They’re going green!… More →

People around the world are going green—from building skyscrapers out of recycled materials to finding opportunities to use energy from the sun, wind, and water. In this eco-friendly… More →

Cities around the world are going green! But what exactly does this mean? There are many ways a city can be environmentally friendly, from its recycling laws and air-quality regulations to… More →

Can we meet today’s energy challenges with clean, cheap, reable sources of energy? Yes! And one of the solutions is right under our feet. Using Earth’s Underground Heat uses clear, simple… More →

People around the world are traveling green! From hybrid cars that are more fuel-efficient to public transportation projects that emit fewer pollutants, kids will discover the and… More →

From the threat posed by climate change to the promise of reable energy and the “green movement,” Earth in Danger explores the environmental issues that kids see in the s every day. Each… More →

From an increase in Earth’s extreme weather to a decline in the Arctic’s polar bear population, global warming is already affecting our world. Climate Changepairs clear, easy-to-read text… More →

From hybrid cars to energy-efficient light bulbs, the green movement has generated interest in lifestyle changes that help preserve and protect the environment. Living Greenpairs easy-to-read More →

Relive some of the worst disasters in history through these harrowing narratives of bravery in the face of extreme danger. Through documented stories of victims and survivors, young students… More →

Early March 28, 1979, Craig Faust and Ed Frederick were checking Reactor Number Two at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant when a warning alarm sounded, alerting them to a radiation… More →