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This globe-trotting volume illustrates the concepts of mean, medium, and mode for students by using climate and temperature data from around the world. Includes detailed charts and illustrative photographs with temperature data from varying places such as the Sahara Desert, Greenland, and various cities within the United States.

Children around the world know that Earth Day is a holiday to show support for environmental causes, such as tree-planting initiatives or beach cleanups. But it actually started in 1970 as a way to protest the issues concerning the environment. Written in accessible language and with appropriate content, this volume introduces readers to the reasons we still celebrate Earth Day today. It encourages care for Earth and a sense of responsibility for the world around us. Full-color photographs show the beautiful world around us and what readers can do to take part on April 22 next year.

Many cultures had their own way of counting the year before the western calendar became accepted around the world. The Chinese New Year, one of the biggest holidays in modern China, is based on an ancient lunar calendar. Readers explore the long history of this celebration as well as find out about the animals associated with particular years, the food, and ways people still celebrate it today. Amazing full-color photographs show off the fun of the Chinese New Year in history and today to correlate with the text for beginning readers.

Presidents'' Day started out on George Washington''s birthday and was established as a federal holiday in 1885. Today, it celebrates all U.S. presidents and is always celebrated on the third Monday in February. How and why was this change made? In this book, readers find out the answer and more. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the text written especially for young readers. The historical context included complements the early elementary social studies curriculum as well as encourages an understanding of the role of the president in our nation.

Going to a fireworks display is a popular way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but why is that? And why do we use July 4 as the day to honor United States independence? These and many other questions about the history of the Fourth of July are answered for curious readers in this fun, patriotic volume. Historical images and full-color photographs correlate closely with the text, showing the Founding Fathers and modern July 4th events. Written especially for beginning readers, the main content provides just the right amount of historical context and supports early elementary social studies curricula.

Even the smallest Jewish children know the amazing story of the oil that didn''t run out for 8 days and nights. This is the story of Hanukkah, a beautiful tale of rededicating a temple and the unity of a people against adversity. This text inspires readers as well as explains the history of a holiday important to as many as 15 million people on Earth who identify as part of the Jewish faith. Encouraging cultural understanding and exploration, the main content is written for beginning readers.

Most people will have heard of Kwanzaa. Many people are familiar with the bright colors and fun associated with the holiday, but many don''t know why or when it''s celebrated. Meant to celebrate the unity between African Americans and their African roots, Kwanzaa began in the 1960s. In this book, readers learn about Kwanzaa''s creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season. Full-color photographs draw all readers into the fascinating history and celebration of Kwanzaa, honoring diversity and introducing cultural traditions they may be unfamiliar with.

If you have ever looked at a piece of pottery, a toy, or a coin from the past, then you have seen an artifact. Artifacts are things that people made and used. Over time, broken or unwanted objects were thrown on trash piles. Others were buried by natural disasters, or covered over by new buildings. This high-interest text shows several artifacts related to American history, including toys, weapons, and documents. It explains how archaeologists use artifacts to gain information about life in the past. Inquisitive readers will enjoy delving into this fascinating way to explore our American heritage.

The United States military court system has been praised by Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger as "the most enlightened military code in history." Predating the Constitution, the military court system deals with disciplining and punishing members of the military. Inquisitive readers will enjoy learning about the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the three types of courts martial. Dramatic summaries of historic courts martial, including those of Benedict Arnold and Billy Mitchell, demonstrate how military justice is carried out.

Each state and federal territory has its own system of courts. How do these differ from federal courts? How do state court systems differ from each other? What types of cases do they hear? Where are these courts typically located? This book answers these questions through accessible, interesting text combined textually relevant photographs. Students will read about historic state court cases. A question and answer section with a practicing Virginia state attorney gives students a close-up view of court proceedings.