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Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture.
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Women in ancient Egypt weren’t that unlike women today. They wore makeup, had their hair done, and even enjoyed near equality with men. In this volume, surprising and amusing facts…
In recent years, scholars have taken a closer look at the women of the ancient world and found poets, landowners, athletes, and more–not just wives. However, for most women, their…
Readers learn all about glowworms, special kinds of beetles that make their own light through a chemical reaction that takes place in their bodies. –Provided by publisher.
Throughout history, women were kept in the home and out of the workplace. Over time, women began breaking out of their traditional roles and entering spaces traditionally occupied by men…
Skateboarding as we know it today emerged as a popular sport in 1950s’ California, but in the time since the first wheeled boards surfed the streets, the sport has evolved…
Dust storms. Native American attacks. Poor crop growth. After spending months living in shacks or soddies, many pioneers didn’t stay to learn the essentials needed to comfortably establish their lives…
Readers will learn about some of the unusual events during the American Revolution such as the tar and feathering of British supporters, battles taking place in farmers’ fields, and patriot…
Readers will investigate how climate and heritage shaped each colony in the new America and the important, funny, and strange things colonists did there.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the most accomplished entertainers working today. From his Broadway hit Hamilton to Oscar-nominated songs from Moana, Miranda is fast becoming a household name. This volume…
In 2011, Michelle Obama said, There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live…
Explains everything young readers need to know about changing the world through community leadership, detailing the skills needed to be a good leader.
Blue jays can be noisy birds! They have several calls, including one that sounds like a bell and some that imitate hawks! But, their incredible blue-and-gray coloring is always a…
What’s more exciting than spotting a flitting humming bird on a flowering bush? Readers won’t be able to stop trying to find one after reading this engaging book! Some of…
There are more than 300 kinds of parrots, and they’re found in warm places like rain forests all over the world. These colorful, noisy birds are some of the most…
There’s almost nothing more recognizable in the bird world than a male peacock’s ostentatious tail, or train. When the blue and green feathers are lifted, fanned out, and shaken, their…
One of the most familiar birds around, the robin is found all over North America. They are often seen picking worms out of lawns, especially after the rain! Known by…
In many places in the United States, the characteristic drumming woodpeckers rings out come springtime. These familiar birds often elicit curious question from kids wondering who’s make all that racket…
Marvel comics have a long tradition of a new person taking up the mantle of a superhero who has passed away or retired. In following with this tradition, the Marvel…
When she played her first starring role on TV, Brec Bassinger was only 16. Only a few years later, she was cast as Stargirl, a character based on a DC…
Elizabeth Olsen is not a newcomer to TV and movies. The sister of kid-stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Elizabeth was in their videos as a young child. With her entry…
Shang-Chi might not have been a superhero casual fans were familiar with before the 2021 movie came out. But with the success of the fast-paced film, Shang-Chi is known throughout…
Tatiana Maslany was plenty famous before she became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, giving a stunning performance in Orphan Black. But, as a character in the MCU, she is…
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This biography will introduce readers to the causes behind this actor’s talent and fame –Amazon.com.
Not everyone in the United States is eligible to vote. Voting rules are different in every state. For federal elections, however, voters must have U.S. citizenship to vote. Voters must…
The War to End All Wars didn’t live up to its original name, but it did forever change the world in many ways. New technology would end up changing the…
How has the U.S. Constitution stayed relevant even though the world has changed so much since it was written? Readers discover the answer as they learn fascinating facts about the…
With riveting text, authentic photographs, and revealing primary sources, this book deeply examines the history of the civil rights movement in Texas. Readers will learn about the cultural tension and…
What animal has a jellylike body, long tentacles, and the power to stop a persons heart? Its the jellyfish, and these adaptations have helped it survived over hundreds of millions…
In an increasingly app-focused world, you would be hard-pressed to find a user who hasn’t encountered the massively popular photo-sharing app Instagram. With over 150 million active monthly users, Instagram’s…
Idina Menzel got her start acting and singing on stage. When she voiced Elsa in the popular Disney movie Frozen, Menzel was introduced to a different realm of fame. Young…
