"The Harbinger opens with the appearance of a man burdened with a message he has received from a mysterious figure called The Prophet. The Prophet has given him nine seals, each containing a message about America's future ... As the story unfolds, each revelation becomes a piece in a greater puzzle -- the ramifications of which will even alter the course of world history."--Publisher's website.

Provides an introduction to law enforcement and offers information on how to have a successful career as a police officer.

"A book for middle and high school students about the history and culture of Moldova."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of Paraguay.

Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African nation of Uganda.

"We are familiar with maps that outline all fifty states. And we are also familiar with the idea that the United States is an "empire," exercising power around the world. But what about the actual territories--the islands, atolls, and archipelagos--this country has governed and inhabited? In How to Hide an Empire, Daniel Immerwahr tells the fascinating story of the United States outside the United States. In crackling, fast-paced prose, he reveals...

While boating together, a mother explains to her son what lies beneath the water of the pond.

"What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland."--

"Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her?For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes...

There are countless machines that help out on the farm. Everything from a tractor to a plow to a spreader to a harvester and finally a baler has a very special job in working the land. Do you know what each job is? Lift the page to learn what each farm machine does and discover what happens when they all work together! Sturdy full-page flaps make this a great book for even the youngest of readers.