The Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH, has inspired five songs, two albums, and many people who travel its scenic length in California. Part of California Route 1, the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful drives travelers can take in the United States, as much of it overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The full-color photographs of this route will transport readers to the West Coast as the main content describes the highway s history and trajectory....

Halloween is very fun, but it can also be a bit scary, especially for younger kids. Readers are invited to a Halloween costume party and shown what to expect in a similar scenario.

It might seem impossible to drive from Alaska to Argentina, but with a passport handy, that s a road trip people can take. The Pan-American Highway is a system of connected roads and highways that travel roughly north to south through North and South America. Readers learn about the many environments travelers would drive through on such a journey as well as the history of the highway. Full-color photographs illustrate the many cool destinations along...

Carnivals are a fantastic way to spend a day. With popcorn, cotton candy, rides, and games, there's something for every person to enjoy. But younger kids might find the crowds, lights, and noise a little overwhelming. This book for beginning readers is the perfect way to prepare a new carnival goer for a super-fun day. Including full-color photographs that closely correlate to the text, it introduces carnival basics in language written especially...

Archaeology is the scientific study of human activity through material remains such as artifacts. Archaeologists are the scientists who conduct this study. Archaeologists help us understand human history and our place in the world. But what exactly does a career in archaeology entail? In this informative text, readers will learn the answer to this question. They'll read about prominent archaeologists, discover digging and extraction techniques, and...

This book is a helpful guide to any young person who's interested in dinosaurs, spends their time collecting fossils, or wonders about the history of life on Earth. Paleontology is the scientific study of life in our planet's geologic past. Paleontologists study and analyze plant and animal fossils. In this informative volume, readers will learn about what paleontologists do. They'll research pioneers of the field, review significant discoveries,...

Born in Ghana, Kofi Kingston's success as a professional wrestler wasn't guaranteed. But, after joining the WWE in 2006, he has won multiple titles and has become the first African-born world champion. He's also a member of the well-known tag team The New Day. Persistence and hard work have paid off for Kofi as readers find out with this behind-the-scenes look at his career, from training to title matches. Including amazing photographs of Kofi's high-flying...

Whether you're looking at a paper map or a map online, it's important to understand how to read it. From weather maps to road maps, these tools help us better understand the world around us, and especially help us find where we're going! This volume includes basic map concepts, such as using map keys, scale, and latitude and longitude, all of which support lower elementary social studies curricula. Examples and full-color maps introduce readers to...

The discovery of gold in California triggered thousands of people to move to California during the 1800s. While not everyone found gold and became rich, the gold rush of the 1800s had a lasting effect on the United States. Who were the most famous gold hunters? Were prospectors only Americans? What were the gold mining camps like? Did anyone find any gold? This volume answers these questions and more in an engaging question-and-answer format that...

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, Founding Father, scientist, and inventor! He not only invented new things-like bifocals and the armonica-but also improved on inventions others had made. In this informative volume, readers learn about why and how he invented the lightning rod, including key facts about the kite experiment. Additional relevant information about Franklin's life shows readers how influential he was in his time and how his legacy lives...