Amelia Earhart made history as a record-setting pilot in the 1920s and 1930s. People around the world mourned when her plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This book explores Earhart's life and her groundbreaking achievements.

Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color provide examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Frida Kahlo taught herself to paint while recovering from serious injuries. She went on to become a famous artist whose work is still admired today. This book explores Kahlo's life and her groundbreaking achievements.

The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning San Francisco Bay in California, has become an iconic symbol of the city of San Francisco. Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge discusses its designer, Joseph Strauss, examines how workers constructed the mammoth bridge, and explores the structure's lasting impact. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Drones are hard at work in the sky and around the world. Some rescue swimmers in the ocean, while others deliver food and medical supplies to remote villages. Inside Dronesintroduces readers to the uses of drones, the hardware and software that make drones possible, and the future of drone technology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Space Needle, a tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, has become a famous landmark in Seattle, Washington. Engineering the Space Needle introduces readers to the designers and their inspirations, the quick and efficient construction process, and the ways in which the fair used the Space Needle to represented a bright future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum, shows how workers turned a mountain into a monument, and explores how the US government protects the carving today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.