Hands-on science centers are one of America's newest and most popular types of museums. Beginning with a history of the science center movement in the United States, this book then presents detailed entries on more than 260 museums and sites where the visiting public can touch, handle, and interact with exhibits or objects in entertaining and educational ways. Each entry includes a description of the center's hands-on exhibits, programs, and events, along with contact information, hours, and ticket information. The book contains 75 photographs of the exhibits in action.
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The Big Book of the United States
Carson-Dellosa's Big Book of the United States contains information and activities covering the 50 states,regions of the United States,and U.S. dependencies. Each of the 50 state sections contaings a state map and flag, symbols of the state, nicknames, interesting facts, history, classroom activities, and more! Rounding out this valuable resource are reference pages including states and capitals, rankings of the states, a map of the United States, a U.S. flag and plenty of ideas ...
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In 1823, President James Monroe expressed his opinion to Congress that European powers should not be permitted to interfere in the affairs of the sovereign states of the Americas. However, in a bit of a twist, the United States did not follow the terms of its own policy. In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which effectively allowed the United States to intervene in Latin American affairs and made the region part of its sphere of influence.
Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary (3rd edition)
Presidents, Third Edition closely examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and weaknesses of the men who have held this office. Featuring up-to-date information, including the January 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African-American president of the United States, this new edition is an expertly written, detailed reference that narrates and explains the lives and careers of America's presidents.
