Benjamin Franklin is among one of the most well known founding fathers, yet he was never the President of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was a noted author, printer, postmaster, politician, philosopher, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, among other career highlights and talents. His inventions include bifocals, the potbellied stove, and the lightning rod. He is best known for his experiments with electricity involving a kite and a metal key....

When you look up at the night sky, you're not just seeing stars. The empty blackness of space is dotted with objects of all shapes and sizes, from gigantic fiery stars to tiny specks of dust. This book explores the mysteries of space and shares the secrets of astronomy -- the science that studies the skies. --publisher.

Presents an anthology of the best literary essays published in the past year, selected from American periodicals.

Thirty-one plays for the celebration of fourteen holidays, including, in addition to the commonly-known ones, Book Week, Black History Month, Mother's Day, and St. Patrick's Day.