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Therese M Shea
A biography of Sharon Draper, author of books for children and teenagers.
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Let freedom ring! The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence. But why? And how did the bell get its famous crack? Learn about the history and creation…
What does "honesty" mean? It's more than just not telling lies. Honesty is about truthful actions as well as truthful words. It's about living with integrity. These can be challenging…
People might not be good at finding hard evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot is really good at discovering fractions all around. This … book, combining an essential math topic with…
Through his famous ransack of Tokyo, Gojira–or Godzilla, to Western audiences–became the definitive movie monster. But the original Godzilla delivers more than just thrills–the fictional monster represents Japan’s very real…
Offers guidance and information concerning attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including discussion of the symptoms, treatment, and strategies for managing the disorder.
Ancient Egypt was a dynastic society that lasted for over three thousand years. Egypt’s mere name inspires images of regal pharaohs and abundant riches. Indeed, Egyptian leaders were believed not…
A young girl enjoys the sights and thrills of the Fourth of July with her loved ones. She sees American flags, a baseball game, and fireworks.
Sam needs some shoes, and he really loves his choices. Readers watch as Sam looks through all the colors that he can get them in as he decides what he…
From massive hurricanes to devastating tornadoes to out-of-control wildfires, deadly natural disasters wreak havoc on the planet each year. Scientists have linked the incidence of natural disasters to the issue…
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect. Both had risen from poverty to prominence in the years prior to the Civil War due to…
The modern period of history is often considered to have begun with the Renaissance, one of the rare periods of genius in the worlds history. This volume traces the Renaissance…
China’s architecture has always impressed, whether the structure is an ancient temple with perfect symmetry or a modern skyscraper that reflects the passing clouds. In the past century, China’s growth…
Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights…
Carmen and her mother looks at the family photo album.
Did you know that pea plants have flowers that look like butterflies? Colorful photographs show the beauty of pea blossoms and the entire life cycle of this plant that produces…
Spring rolls, kung pao chicken, tofu, rice…Chinese food has something delicious for everyone. China’s cuisine offers more than appetizing meals. It offers a taste of a remarkable country. While there’s…
Therese M. Shea
Introduces readers to the life of Theodore Roosevelt before he became president of the United States.
The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It’s an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them –
Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but…
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson authorized the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, a vast land that doubled the size of the United States. Jefferson soon appointed Meriwether Lewis and William…
Animals have a lot in common with people: they eat, sleep, and have babies. That’s sometimes where the similarities end! Rabbits, for example, eat their own poop so they can…
When a cut is too deep, it often needs stitches to heal properly. How these stitches work and what they do isn’t easy to understand. This book dives into the…
Provides information on reservoirs, including service reservoirs, embankment reservoirs, and valley-dammed reservoirs.
In the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilts name has gone down in…
Provides information on Vikings, including their culture, their lives beyond warfare, and a separation of facts from myths.
Explains what hot springs and geysers are, including how they form and what geothermal energy is.
Coloradans have always been trailblazers. It is no wonder that so many enterprising, innovative, and revolutionary thinkers have originated from or spent much of their lives in the Centennial State…
Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable–and challenging–formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for…
Using simple text and pictures, this book examines spiders for young readers.
Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build…
Fables, myths, and legends have withstood the test of time. Readers of all ages still delight in these stories, which have at least a hint of fiction if not a…
Donald Glover is an actor, writer, director, producer, comedian, and musician. Perhaps best known for his roles in Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Lion King remake, and the television…
