Therese Shea

Just as a car can’t be started without the right key, many maps would be indecipherable without their legend, or key. Map keys show what pictures and colors on a map represent and often offer clues as to the kind of map. Readers learn how map keys can illuminate all kinds of maps, from street and political maps to economic and physical maps.

Zoos are places where STEM comes to life, including the science of caring for animals, the technology used in zoo security, engineering that keeps habitats habitable, and the math used to calculate ticket sales. Readers are encouraged to draw connections between the STEM subjects they learn in school and the way STEM is used in the real world. This curricula-driven text uses high-interest subjects to discuss STEM and also covers the STEM careers that...

The Boston Massacre is a well-known precursor to the American Revolution. Though not the first conflict between the colonists and the British army, its events morphed into the famous-- and exaggerated-- tale of calculated and merciless mistreatment of innocent colonists. Readers may know about some of the figures and actions involved that night in 1770, but they've never heard this version before. Crafted from accounts of actual witnesses to the storied...

Provides simple facts about the United States Constitution, including information about the Constitutional Congress, the Bill of Rights, and the document's spelling errors.

Presents the history of the United States Constitution, describing its origin, historical context, and impact on the formation of America. Features color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the different animals that are poisonous, including jellyfish, frogs, and spiders. Features color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, index, and resources for further research.

Profiles professional basketball player Steph Curry, discussing his childhood and training, college career, and seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Includes photos, a glossary, index, timeline, and resources for further information.

"Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. In this . . . biography, readers will learn about Boseman's upbringing, education, acting career, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical charcteristics of snakes, including pit vipers whose bite can be deadly!