Roberta Baxter

"In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!"--

"Large photographs and simple text describe eight early cars"--

Across the globe, devastating disasters have changed the course of history. This title brings the challenger explosion to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Explore the tragedies and triumphs of this disaster, how it helped shape the world as we know it, and how what we've learned from it has made the...

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of bomb squad technicians. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. What goes through the mind of a bomb squad technician when she's handling explosives? How do SWAT team members do their job with such skill and precision?...

Presents factual details of the Battle of Gettysburg that took place during the U.S. Civil War from the point of view of a Confederate soldier, a Union soldier, and a woman merchant near the battle.

This book relays the factual details of the Great Depression in the United States during the 1930s. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a government worker, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, and a young daughter of an unemployed banker. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a...

Europe is a marvelous continent, made up of about fifty countries. But did you know that the smallest country in the world-Vatican City-is in Europe? Or that Europe is the only continent with no large deserts? Learn more about the diverse continent of Europe, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.

Explains the origins of the Magna Carta and how its principles helped to shape the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.