The Declaration of Independence, America's foundational document, justified its independence from England. Despite an opportunity to exclude God from national life, the Founders used phrases like 'Nature's God', 'all men are created equal', 'appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world', and 'divine Providence' in this concise yet impactful text.

Learn how The Bill of Rights came to be. A True American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book recounts the origins of individual rights in the colonies and the effort to add explicitly stated rights to the Constitution, accomplished in its first ten amendments, and discusses their meaning and the extension of citizen's rights to all Americans.

Describes the appearance, climate, moons, and exploration of the largest planet in the solar system

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of chickens and their role in providing humans with meat. \- "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Learning More" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

\- New dynamic design and updated text and statistics- "Project Room" feature offers ideas for standards-based school assignments- Primary sources appear throughout with explanations of what they are and how to cite the Author's Tips and Source Notes- Content-area vocabulary words defined on page- New features such as "Weird Laws," "WOW Factor," and "Picture Yourself"- "Think About It" presents opposing points of view on important issues to help build critical thinking and conflict resolution skills

Building your own robot at home might seem difficult or even impossible at first. But to a maker, it is no problem at all! Readers will find out how to build robots using household objects such as scrub brushes and cardboard boxes. As they work, theyll learn how the earliest robots were created, how robots have improved our lives, and much more.

Shelter is a standalone novel, the second in the Getaway series, featuring the hardheaded and brokenhearted Warner brothers and the women who dare to love them. These boys are adept at adding wildness to the wilderness.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of polar bears.