Best Selling Books by Kevin Cunningham

Presents an introduction to the U.S. Congress, discussing its creation, separate houses, and function in the nation''s government.

Examines drought and famine around the world, citing such famous examples as the Dust Bowl and Australia''s "Big Dry."

Introduces readers to the cool career of nursing by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of teaching by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a robot scientist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Provides true accounts of African-American migrants, describing the experiences of children through slavery, emancipation, and migration to the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and Africa, and examining organizations that offered aid to migrant children.

You probably use a pencil almost every day. Did you know that the ''lead'' in pencil is really a mineral called graphite? And that China and Mexico are two countries with large graphite deposits? Read this book to learn more about how pencils are manufactured and how they end up in the hands of people in countries around the globe.

Describes the physics behind tsunamis and gives examples of some famous incidents, including Hilo, Hawaii, and Phuket, Thailand.

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Bees and Flowers explores the close mutualistic relationship between the plants and insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Sea Turtles and Yellow Tang Fish explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two sea creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Stick Insects and Ants explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Alexander Graham Bell couldn''t possibly have imagined that one day people the world over would be able to call someone on telephone smaller than the palms of their hands. Readers will discover how cell phone technology has emerged as a global phenomenon, connecting people all over the world to one another.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Honeyguide Birds and Ratels explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Zebras and Ostriches explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature''s most exciting cooperative pairs. Goby Fish and Pistol Shrimp explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two aquatic creatures. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Find out how and where computers are manufactured and the journey they take before they end up in homes, schools and offices.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the former educator and national security advisor to President George W. Bush who became the second woman, and the second African American, to be Secretary of State.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the celebrated tennis player, coach, author, and activist.

Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.