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Steven OTFINOSKI,Steven Otfinoski
Covers the rich tradition of African-American artists of the past with the best of today’s contemporary artists. Each entry in this revised volume provides a brief biographical sketch of the…
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Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Civil War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Yankees and…
Titles taken from separate title pages; works bound back to back and inverted.
Using the biography text structure, explores the key leaders of the Revolutionary War –
In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism –
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Success didn't come easily to award-winning Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro. He experienced constant rejections in auditions for roles when he first started to pursue an acting career. It…
From the beginnings of the colonization of the US, Latino art has been a creative and physical presence in the Southwest, southern Florida, and much of California. This work traces…
Learn about the history of 3D printing and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field –
Published simultaneously in Canada –Title page verso.
On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you…
Learn about the history of alternative energy and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field. –
Uses primary sources to tell the story of Westward Expansion in the United States –
Readers learn about the racoon, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
Chronicles the history of rockets and rocketry science, discussing the contributions of China, Germany, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. and such topics as the space race, space shuttles, the…
Learn about the debate over gun control and how it has developed through our history.
Learn about the history of robotics and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field. –
Learn all about quicksand, from how it is formed to what you should do if you encounter it –
Learn how recycling has grown in popularity over time and find out what kinds of careers are involved in this rapidly growing industry.
Calling All Innovators series introduces students to…
This former attorney general has broken more than a few glass ceilings in her career. Kamala Harris, a daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants and raised by a single mother…
This fun new series offers a fascinating way to introduce youngsters to the characters in Greek mythology. Each book contains an Introduction that explains the origins of mythology, an A-Z…
Contains entries on some of the most frequently challenged books in America. This title covers: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain; Animal Farm by George Orwell; The Little…
Many of the most controversial young adult books portray young people on the cusp of maturity. Such books are often controversial for their frank depictions of issues of sexuality, personal…
In Sports on the Edge!, readers will get a close-up look at the most popular and mind-blowing extreme sports.
Explores sport of extreme surfing –Provided by publisher.
Details the origins and history of Sparta, notable battles waged by the Greek city-state, and what the life of a Spartan soldier was like on and off the battlefield.
The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Fireflies light up the night like tiny stars. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these extraordinary…
If you love animals, take a look at this book on a possible career as a zookeeper.
The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for fast-flying Hummingbirds. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting…
The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for intelligent Crows. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting…
Tells the story of U.S. pilots who faced danger every day attempting to deliver supplies over The Hump to the Chinese during World War II –
Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S. history - the Battle of the Alamo…
It’s the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to go to work to keep from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper apprentice in…
Accounts of Army servicemen and servicewomen who showed exceptional courage during combat –
This book explores the people, places, and history of the Connecticut Colony –
Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the worst fires in American history - the Great Chicago Fire…
Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of ten people who experienced one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement -…
Learn about the history of air travel and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field –
The United States and the Soviet Union were allies during World War II, but a conflict between U.S. democracy and Soviet communism turned them into enemies. This resulted in a…
