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Jeanne Nagle
This informative book investigates the many issues facing the GLBT community.
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Green has become a very hot color, but not just for its pleasant aesthetic qualities. As the shade most commonly seen in and associated with nature, green has achieved an…
Of the many millions of books written over the course of history, only a relatively small percentage have been deemed classics. Authors of classic literature are those who have penned…
As with novelists and short story writers, the job of poets and playwrights is to elicit emotion and generate thought. The difference is that the latter authors do so while…
An introduction to 101 world-famous women.
From his humble beginnings to his worldwide fame, the still-humble Dalai Lama, originally from Tibet, is an inspiration to many, Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. Full of fascinating facts, this engaging…
In a nutshell, fiction is made up and nonfiction is real: real events, actual people, true facts, and verifiable ideas…With excerpts from and comparisons between essays, reports, and more, students…
In this comprehensive volume dedicated to ancient Chinese civilization, upper elementary-level readers will learn the different dynasties of ancient China, the memorable leaders that spearheaded them, and the lasting influences…
Examines the origins of the abominable snowman legend as well as other legendary beasts.
Though kites have been around for centuries, only recently have they been used for surfing and snowboarding, creating the exhilarating new sports of kiteboarding and snowkiting. Kiters experiment with new…
This book captures the excitement and rush of extreme biking, from its California origins to today’s X Games and Olympics. Readers will explore some of the biggest names in extreme…
As long as haunted houses have entertained thrill-seekers, they have also been moneymaking ventures for entrepreneurs. This intriguing title introduces readers to a world they likely rarely think about, much…
Before going out into the world, we usually get our first lessons in social graces, etiquette, and manners from those closest to us: parents, grandparents, and other family members. Home…
After four years as a college football star, Archie Manning spent fifteen years as a quarterback in the pros. Despite lots of personal talent, he never made it to the…
According to the most recent federal census, there are around 777,000 same-sex couples living in the United States. Individual states decide whether to award legal status to same-sex partnerships. Married…
Deciduous forests are teeming with life because of their ever-changing nature. This book explains where around the world deciduous biomes exist, what types of plant life they support, and how…
Swimming is one of the most efficient exercises. This book instructs readers on proper technique and teaches them what processes occur within the body during exercise.
Helps children understand the importance of protecting the planet’s natural resources and offers practical suggestions on how they can conserve those resources.
This book succeeds in making complicated, abstract economic theories, practices, and processes not only accessible and comprehensible, but also highly relevant to young readers’ lives. It also comes at a…
This insightful resource offers students who are interested in both advertising and computer technology an accessible yet comprehensive look into the emerging careers in this evolving industry. Readers are given…
At the crux of the complex study of economics lies an entity that all students are readily familiar with; money. Understanding how currency and its corollaries, banking and finance, function…
Alligators were once in danger of becoming extinct, but readers will learn about how these scaly beasts were rescued from the brink of becoming another sad story. –Provided by publisher.
For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses…
Alice is one of several programming environments that use prewritten code to help get beginners started with coding. This animated overview discusses Alice’s history and development, why it was created…
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Scratch is a unique programming language based in graphical interface, rather than written code, making it more accessible to younger users. It has been widely popular since its introduction in…
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer or Questioning. Each of these terms has an individual meaning and community around them. Through interviews with professionals as well as those in the LGBTQ…
Italian-American Giada De Laurentiis is a successful chef, author, television personality, and host of her own cooking show on the Food Network. Full-color photographs, inspiring direct quotations, and engaging details…
They may make great action movies, but in real life big disasters are simply tragic. From the beginning, the earth has experienced devastating natural disasters that have resonated today. Humankind…
Before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had already made his mark as a military leader. As commander in chief of the nascent Continental army…
Readers will learn all about how different animal groups forage for food, creating various food chains that allow diverse creatures to thrive. From very good eyesight or hearing to sharp…
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The ideas of money and banking might seem fairly concrete on the surface. And in many ways they are, but this resource offers readers a review of the rich history…
Presents the life of the young Native American whose relationship with the early English settlers in Jamestown helped the colony survive, discusses her times, and attempts to distinguish the facts…
