Dana Meachen Rau

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol...

Every coin in our pocket is a little work of art with a big story behind it. Beyond the usefulness of buying us the things we need or want, each coin represents a slice of American history. This book tells readers more about our metal currency, including the different collectible coins and how coins are, made at the U.S. Mint. Activities are included so readers can put what they've learned to practical use.

From piggy banks to saving accounts, there are countless places to save money. This book teaches young readers how a bank operates. Topics include how to open a savings account, how a savings account earns interest, and why banks make loans. Readers also learn how to use their very own bankbook, and are taken inside a bank's vault to see where people keep their valuable possessions.

This book looks at the story of money from the bartering systems of long ago to today's types of currency. Readers will be challenged to imagine a time when money wasn't used, and value was assessed through trade and bartering. Students will also enjoy activities that celebrate the narrative and new found facts. Series Review: Money And Banks"These Titles Will Supplement Economic Units. Information Is Presented Briefly And Clearly, With Enough Facts...

This book offers a fascinating explanation of paper currency, which isn't really paper after all. Readers will learn that the United States prints enough bills each year to circle the Earth more than thirty times. Also featured are simple, explanations of the many pictures, symbols, words, and numbers, found on this kind of currency.

Handmade, customized bracelets are a great way to show your friends how important they are to you. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information...

Provides examples and illustrations of sound, one of the five senses.

Describes comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, and how they impact Earth. Includes activity.

A child thinks of ways to have fun while waiting for the bus, at the doctor's office, and at other boring times during the day.

Provides examples and illustrations of sight, one of the five senses.