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In a Nutshell eBook Series

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  • The United States in 100 Words

    Illustrated by Paul Boston ...
    Series series In a Nutshell
    How do you sum up a whole country in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From amendment to Vegas, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word-long description and beautiful illustration, providing a snapshot of what the USA means to people today: its roots, its values, its culture, and customs. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell.Along with ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • The Gold Rush

    Series series Westward Expansion: America's Push to the Pacific
    In this authoritative guide, readers will examine the many aspects of the California Gold Rush and the event's larger role in westward expansion. Studying the forty-niners, the Native Americans of California, gold extraction techniques, and transportation west, readers will gain insight into how the gold rush changed the region and the many developments it led to. Accessible language clarifies ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • W is for Welcome

    A Celebration of America's Diversity

    Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the many people who have chosen to make our country their home. Topics include well-known landmarks and institutions (the Statue of Liberty and the White House, our national parks system) and famous citizens whose ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • American History for Kids

    Exploration, Battles, Tragedies, and Triumphs—from Native Nations to the U.S.A.

    Series series 500 Facts
    Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American historyKids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share.This engaging look at American history for kids ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • California: Towns to Cities

    Series series Social Studies: Informational Text
    This nonfiction book focuses on the history and growth of four cities in California: Fresno, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. This primary source text builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • We Are a Garden

    A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America

    Illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov ...
    This lyrical and extremely timely picture book illuminates the many different migrants who have made their homes in North America through the centuries.Long ago a strong wind blew. It blew people, like seeds, to a new land.The wind blew in a girl and her clan, where herds of mammoths still wandered the frozen tundra. It later blew a boy and his family across frigid waters, and they spread across ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Where Is New York?

    Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...
    Series series Who HQ: The 50 States
    Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New York in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New York? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the theaters of Broadway. Meet important people like the writers of the Harlem Renaissance ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • United States of America

    Series series Countries Around the World
    United States of America offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag. ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Where Is Texas?

    Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...
    Series series Who HQ: The 50 States
    Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit important places like the city of Houston. Meet historic figures like the leaders of the Texas Revolution. Read ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • America Celebrates

    The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years

    by Aubre Andrus ...
    Celebrate 250 years of important people, places, and events in American history.In honor of America’s 250th birthday, America Celebrates takes young readers on an exciting journey through a timeline of influential figures, notable landmarks, and special events dating back to 1776. Packed with colorful visuals and facts, this engaging and informative book covers one person, place, or event per year ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Mount Rushmore

    Memorial to Our Greatest Presidents

    by Laura K. Hahn ...
    In 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum began a project to carve the heads of four great American presidents into the granite of Mount Rushmore. Over the next 14 years, the 60-foot-high likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt emerged from the rock. Today, nearly 3 million people visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial each year. They come to marvel at the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Where Is Missouri?

    Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...
    Series series Who HQ: The 50 States
    Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Missouri in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Missouri? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Meet important people like Dred Scott. Read about the Pony ... Read more

    $5.99 USD