"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."--

A fascinating history of the U.S. Post Office for kids, from acclaimed author Linda Barrett Osborne
"In America, one of the first things done in a new State is to have the mail come." —Alexis de Toqueville, 1835
Who's Got Mail? is an intriguing and fact-filled look at how the mail has been delivered in the United States since before the Constitution was even signed. In the United States, the spread of the postal service...

"Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the fifth edition of this acclaimed atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. New features include a thematic map on endangered species, a map about the region of Central Africa, and an expanded Antarctica section that introduces kids to the important research that...

Collects reproduction maps of each state from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, cataloging the progression from territory to state.

A.J. and Andrea present an introduction to geography that incorporates wacky and engaging facts on such topics as Antarctica's giant insect, the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, and the prehistoric mammoth fossils of Nebraska.

Highlights the lives of children from over thirty countries around the world, explaining how their experiences are different, and yet the same, all over the globe.

"Perplexed by plate tectonics? Confused by climates? Disorientated by demographics? Help Your Kids With Geography helps parents to get a grasp on what their children learn in geography class by exploring all these topics and more."--Publisher's description.