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

An active volcano that towers 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is one of the most distinctive sights of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will explore the incredible national park that is centered around the enormous volcano, learning about the loc

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

Arizona is famous for its dramatic landscapes. Powerful rivers run between the striped red walls of deep canyons, and lush, green forests stretch along the sides of towering, snowcapped mountains. Readers will get a close look at this amazing scenery and

\- 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

As the nation's only island state, Hawaii lies in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, far off the west coast. Readers will tour Hawaii's 132 islands as they learn about the state's incredible history. They will enjoy surfing, luaus, and other elements of local culture. They will also discover how the state's government works, what jobs people do in Hawaii, what wildlife is found there, and much more.

Located in the southwest, along the border with Mexico, New Mexico is home to amazing desert scenery and a distinct local culture. Readers will sample a little bit of everything the state has to offer, from food and art to sporting events and festivals, a

Pennsylvania is one of Americas oldest statesand also one of the most interesting. With its natural beauty, diverse population, and rich culture and history, it has a lot to offer. Readers will travel the state and find out what makes it so great, from what kinds of jobs drive its economy to what Pennsylvanians do for fun.