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Do you know what the U.S. Senate does? Do you know who can serve as a senator? Find out the answers in The U.S. Senate.

Where does all the trash at the mall go? And where do they keep all the stuff for the stores? Behind the scenes of the mall, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps the mall running. Let’s go behind the racks to check out the secrets of a shopping mall.

Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the United States. Find out why Americans still treasure the bell, along with its famous crack.

Learn about the job of a garbage collector and how a garbage truck works.

Describes some of the different kinds of coats that workers wear.

A group of children go on a field trip for a guided tour of city hall, where they learn about the roles of the city council, the mayor, and other city departments.

Describes what stock ownership means, and how the stock market works.

We are here at home now, watching the world through our windows. Outside we see the city we know, but not as we’ve seen it before. The once hustling and bustling streets are empty—well, almost empty. Around the city there are still some people out and about. These are the people keeping us safe, keeping us healthy, keeping our mail and our food delivered, keeping our grocery stores stocked, keeping the whole city going.

From the early 1800s, American presidents and their families have called the White House home. But as secret service agent Keneesha explains, the White House is more than just a place to live; it's also the president's office and one of the country's greatest symbols of leadership.

How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers are no fakes. Listen to Benjamin Franklin as he talks about the birth of the Great Seal in 1782 and why it's still so important to our country today.

This audiobook describes some of the things that veterinarians do to help animals stay healthy. Explore how pets are taken care of in a vet clinic.

Seit wann werden eigentlich Fingerabdrücke zum Aufklären von Verbrechen eingesetzt? Was ist ein genetischer Fingerabdruck? Und kann man mit Fliegenmaden einen Mord aufklären? Das Feature wirft einen Blick auf die faszinierende Welt naturwissenschaftlicher Methoden in der Kriminalistik und erzählt deren nicht weniger fesselnde Geschichte. Eine Geschichte, mit der der Name des berühmten Meisterdetektivs Sherlock Holmes bis heute untrennbar verbunden ist – und das, obwohl es ihn nie wirklich gegeben hat.

A group of children go on a field trip for a guided tour of the United States Mint in Philadelphia, where they learn how coins are made.

If I were a cowboy, I would ride a galloping horse. I would herd my cattle and make sure they stayed healthy. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be a cowboy!

A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history's most notorious - and deadly - people. Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked...

This audiobook describes some of the things that teachers do to help people learn.

This audiobook provides an introduction to taxes, and discusses some of the products and services that citizens may receive including schools, roads, and national defense.

This audiobook describes some of the different kinds of tools that workers use.

An introduction to the important job of police officers. This book describes what a police officer is, how their police car works, and the heroic things they do to keep people safe. Give young citizens a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.

In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries. Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about...