Primary Sources of American Symbols explores six key icons of America through the use of engaging text and primary source photos, documents, and maps. Young readers will be delighted, learning the stories of the people and places behind the creation of America's most significant symbols.

Map It! teaches kids essential map reading skills in a clear, visual way. Each book includes full-color maps presented with legends, scales, and compass roses, and "Building Your Knowledge" activities to demonstrate concepts presented.

This series discusses four natural disasters that many students will have heard about in the news. With a focus on how each event occurred from a scientific perspective, each book also addresses the impact of these destructive forces on the lives of so many people.

Hurricane Katrina was a 2005 natural disaster whose repercussions will be felt for many years to come. This book highlights how such a powerful storm forms as well as how it is affected many areas of the United States. Color photos complement information in the text.

The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 was one of the worst disasters of recent years. Readers will learn how the tsunami formed and how the areas and people affected have attempted to recover from its destructive forces.

The Pakistan Earthquake of 2005 left thousands of people homeless or dead. Readers learn how the earthquake happened and how nations around the world responded to aid the victims and rebuild the affected areas.

Throughout 2005 and 2006, wildfires burned hundreds of thousands of aces of land throughout the central and southern United States. Texas experienced more destruction than any other state.

The American flag serves a symbol of freedom and democracy to people all over the world. Fact-or is it legend?-tells us that the first flag was sewn by Philadelphia upholsteror Betsy Ross to provide a new identity for the American colonies during their fight for independence.

If Founding Father Benjamin Franklin had his wishes, the national symbol of the United States would have been the turkey! Instead, the Continental Congress decided upon the bald eagle as a symbol of strength and longevity-two qualities they hoped would come to define the young republic.

America's legendary Liberty Bell, housed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is surrounded by a rich history. Built over 250 years ago, the bell is best known for the prominent crack that appears in it.

France's gift to the United States of "Liberty Englightening the World" has become one of the world's most recognizable symbols of America's ideals.

For more than 200 years, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., has been the home of Congress, America's body of lawmakers.