This biography introduces readers to Barack Obama including his early political career and key events from Obama's administration including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Affordable Care Act, and the Clean Power Plan. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is...

This biography introduces readers to Ronald Reagan including his early political career and key events from Reagan's administration including the Reagan Revolution, ending the Cold War, and the Iran-Contra Affair. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

An illustrated introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Japan.

Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.

Describes the design, construction, history, and renovation of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of Defense, as well as the terrorist attack on it on September 11, 2001.

Explores the history and symbolism of the American flag, including how it inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the national anthem, and touches on controversies related to this banner.

Introduces young readers to jumping spiders.

Examines the black widow spider by looking at its physical characteristics, distribution and life cycle.

Presents an overview of the history of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, including the 1941 Japanese attack during World War II and the establishment of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.

Examines the early history of Delaware, the first colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.