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Brides are always all dressed in white. Cowboys were the first people to wear jeans. Wearing a hat indoors can make you go bald. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let''s investigate seventeen statements about fashion and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether women really once wore skirts so wide they could barely walk through doors! Discover whether a dog helped invent Velcro! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

It''s dangerous to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm. Flushing the toilet sprays water around the bathroom. Freezers can burn your food. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let''s investigate seventeen statements about the kitchen and home to find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether the smell of a house cat really scares away mice. Discover whether ceiling fans can chop off your head. See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

The largest nation in the European Union, France serves as one of the world''s cultural centers. With a rich national history and world-renowned art, fashion, and food, France draws millions of tourists each year.

New York, December 8, 1980: The announcement shocked the world. Beatles founder and legendary musician John Lennon had been murdered in front of his New York home. With no warning, a lone gunman opened fire, shooting Lennon in the back just as Lennon returned from a recording session with his wife, Yoko Ono. Husband, father of two, cultural icon, and hero to millions, Lennon was dead. Around the globe, people mourned the loss of a man who had stood for peace, a man who had given so much joy to the world through his gift of music. No one had seen it coming…except one man—Mark David Chapman, Lennon''s assassin. What drove this former Beatles fan to commit such a terrible act? Follow the lives of both Lennon and Chapman, learn about the political and cultural settings in which both grew up, and trace—step by excruciating step—the final moments of John Lennon''s life.

Grocers work in stores selling food. Grocers choose the types of foods people will want to buy, then order products, put them on the shelves, and sell them to customers. Whether they work in a small shop or a large grocery store, grocers help make our community better!

As legend has it, a young prince, Alexander, once subdued a wild stallion others couldn’t control. Impressed by the youngster’s bravery, his father, King Philip of Macedonia, predicted that Alexander would need to find a kingdom big enough for his ambitions. And when Alexander became king, that’s exactly what he did. Alexander and his well-trained armies first gained the support of the Greek city states. Then in the mid-300s B.C., he conquered Egypt and the Persian Empire. With his brilliant military tactics, Alexander took over lands including modern-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. Although he lived only thirty-three years, Alexander and his armies spread Greek culture and customs to these conquered lands, joining Western and Eastern ideas to produce a new culture called Hellenism, which influenced the ancient world for centuries to come.

By the early and mid-nineteenth century, many US citizens were moving westward. Some of them settled in the territories of Texas and California, which belonged to Mexico at that time. In 1835 the tension between the two countries turned violent; US settlers started fighting for independence in the Texas Revolution. That conflict went on to ignite the Mexican-American War in 1846. The war lasted close to two years and claimed thousands of lives. In the end, Mexico lost a huge amount of land to its northern neighbor in exchange for money. The war left bitter resentments between the two governments, which now had to manage a shared border, unrest among their citizens, and their own civil wars. See how land conflicts erupted into violence between these two neighboring countries. Track the events and turning points that led to the Mexican-American War, and learn how the aftermath shaped the western expansion of the United States.

In the early nineteenth century, the United States was growing quickly, and many people wanted to set up homes and farms in new areas. For centuries, American Indian nations—including the Cherokee—had been living on the land that white settlers wanted. The US government often stepped in to resolve conflicts between the groups with treaties. Many of these treaties called upon American Indians to give up some of their territory. The conflicts continued as more and more white settlers moved onto American Indian land. Finally, the US government passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This law ordered many American Indians to leave their homes. In 1838 military officials forced the Cherokee on a dangerous and heartbreaking journey from their homeland in the southeast region of the United States to territory 800 miles away in what is now the state of Oklahoma. Their journey became known as the Trail of Tears. Learn about the Cherokee Nation''s forced removal from their ancestral homeland. Track the events and turning points that led to this dark and tragic time period in US history.

In the early nineteenth century, much of the land west of the Mississippi River was not yet part of the United States. Many people dreamed of settling this huge area, but the journey to get there was long and dangerous. By the mid-1860s, a bold plan had taken shape: the country had decided to build a single railroad stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Spanning North America, it would be the first railway to cross a continent: the first transcontinental railroad. Follow along with the difficult and dangerous work of building the transcontinental railroad. Track the events and turning points of this major construction project that contributed to the westward expansion of the United States, yet created hardships and conflicts along the way.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! It''s dangerous to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm. Flushing the toilet sprays water around the bathroom. Freezers can burn your food. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let''s investigate seventeen statements about the kitchen and home to find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether the smell of a house cat really scares away mice. Discover whether ceiling fans can chop off your head. See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

It''s dangerous to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm. Flushing the toilet sprays water around the bathroom. Freezers can burn your food. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let''s investigate seventeen statements about the kitchen and home to find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether the smell of a house cat really scares away mice. Discover whether ceiling fans can chop off your head. See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

Nurture Curiosity and Celebrate Everyday Wonder with the Curious Me!® Board Book Collection!Bring joy, learning, and wonder to your child’s early reading experience with this charming, boxed set of six Curious Me!® board books. Thoughtfully designed for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 4, each book features lyrical text, rich vocabulary, and vibrant illustrations that introduce important early concepts in an engaging way. Ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, each title includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond storytime.This Boxed Set Includes:Curious Me!® Letters – Discover the alphabet through lyrical scenes and playful words that connect letters to everyday experiences.Curious Me!® Numbers – Count from 1 to 10 in colorful, engaging illustrations that build number awareness and observation.Curious Me!® Colors – Explore vibrant hues in nature and everyday life, from red raspberries to green trees and blue skies.Curious Me!® Feelings – Identify and name a range of emotions through relatable, heartwarming situations.Curious Me!® Animals – Meet wild and wonderful creatures in their habitats—from the farmyard to the rainforest!Curious Me!® Families – Celebrate love and togetherness in all kinds of families, beautifully depicted through inclusive illustrations.Why Parents and Educators Love the Curious Me!® Series:These books are a trusted resource for introducing young children to early concepts in language, math, emotions, and social development. With their poetic language, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful storytelling, they make learning feel joyful and meaningful—for both children and the adults who read with them.Features:Inclusive Representation: Shows diverse children, families, and environments that reflect the world around us.Parent and Caregiver Tips: Each book includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond the book.Developmentally Aligned: Meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books.

A purrfect introduction to the wonderful world of animals!From tiny ants to majestic lions, amazing animals are everywhere! Look around—and let’s explore what creatures are climbing, flying, and roaming throughout the Animals board book!Builds Early Learning Skills: This engaging children's book supports early learning by introducing toddlers to important concepts and vocabulary that encourage awareness of the world and the animals we share it with.Relatable Language for Little Learners: Simple, lyrical text and lively illustrations introduce toddlers to animals and environments in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Additional guidance and toddler learning activities are included in the back of the animal book to support your child as they build early learning skills.Curious Me!® Series: Get ready to connect to a world of toddler interests, experiences, and natural curiousity! From numbers, letters, and colors to families, animals, and feelings, this playful board book helps little learners explore a range of topics while building language, connection, and confidence. Featuring helpful tips and activities for added support, each title introduces essential early learning concepts through simple text, engaging illustrations, and interactive moments that make reading together meaningful and fun.