Lisa Zamosky

An introduction to farmers, the jobs they do, and the tools they use, and features photographs and information about how farming has changed over the years.

Details the events that led up to the outbreak of World War I and chronicles the progression of this conflict. Examines the ways in which World War I impacted the world for decades to come and features full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout.

India's history is closely tied to its location. Because it is between the East and the West, it has been invaded and overtaken multiple times. Each culture that came to India made a lasting contribution in some way.

Sanitation workers remove the trash and garbage that people and businesses produce. Increasing amounts of garbage and trash are becoming a problem in our world today.

Fishers have provided food for thousands of years. Long ago, fishers had to fish close to land and used simple fishing tools such as knives, hoes, and spears. With the use of modern boats and fishing equipment, today's fishers fish far out in the ocean and catch a large variety of fish for market.

What would you do with a million dollars? In this story, Ben and Melissa work for their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Cash, to earn some extra money. By the time they finish helping their neighbors, Ben and Melissa discover how to someday become millionaires. They have a great time imagining what they would do with a million dollars, but they also learn about money, and the banking process. The mathematical connection is understanding the various denominations...

Greece is located on the southern tip of Europe, bordering the Aegean, Adriatic, and Mediterranean seas. Various civilizations, Greek gods, and Greek wars influenced Greek culture, which is rich in arts, philosophy, and government. Through these influences, a great nation and culture was developed.

Bank tellers help people take care of their money. Long ago, bank tellers did most of their work by hand. Today, computers make their work faster and easier. There are even machines called Automatic Teller Machines, or ATMs. Although convenient, ATMs cannot replace bank tellers.