An overview of Canada, including an in-depth section on a variety of topics that make the country unique.

Explains how animals can change their color to hide from predators.

Describes the physical characteristics of the leopard and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct.

This newly revised edition describes how children in an early community were expected to help out with chores at home and had little time to play. But recess time at school gave children the opportunity to play Schoolyard Games. Colorful illustrations help explain early versions of: skipping, hopscotch, and clapping games; string and hoop games; group games, hiding games, and ball games; and marbles, tops, and other toys.

Examines different individuals who were in the Revolutionary War using primary sources including newspaper accounts, songs, speeches, and poetry.

Recounts the story of the invention of the elevator and of its creator, tracing Otis's route from a farm boy watching ropes break on the hay hoist to his contributions to high-rise innovations and other feats of modern architecture.