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Therese M Shea
The canals of Amsterdam may be the most famous feature of the Netherlands, but there is much more to explore in this European nation, which has a history that stretches…
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Life in the American colonies was not easy for most. For women in particular, it held certain hardships because they lacked many rights and freedoms. And enslaved women really suffered…
When western lands were opened to American settlers, some women discovered new opportunities that hadn't been available to them back East. In fact, suffrage was offered to women in parts…
The Industrial Revolution in the United States was a time of change for American women. Many left farms and housework to work in factories. However, they still faced inequality, for…
Christmas is a holiday that some might think needs little explanation. Gifts, trees, songs, Santa Claus, what else is there to know? Plenty! This high-interest occasion goes back centuries in…
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The suffrage movement in the United States culminated in the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920. However, it took several generations of American women to finally achieve that success, which enabled…
Sweden is often featured on lists of the happiest countries in the world, so what is it about life in Sweden that makes people so satisfied? Readers explore essential elements…
There's a lot of confusion and misinformation about juvenile diabetes. Children who are diagnosed with it may have to deal with that confusion as well as with the realities of…
All too often, women's roles in the American Revolution are briefly mentioned or, often, just left out entirely. The omission is a great disservice to students of history. This valuable…
The abolition movement in the United States--the fight against slavery--likely would have been less powerful and effective without the women of the movement. Yet, even in this fight for freedom…
Switzerland is known for its ski resorts, banking industry, and chocolates, but there is much more to this European nation than just those things! Readers find themselves immersed in Swiss…
Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar continuously wows fans and critics alike with his contributions to the world of hip-hop. Born in Compton, California, Lamar was no stranger to street violence. He…
Phobia is a word that’s thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it’s often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation…
With all the dangers to Earth today, saving the planet is on many people’s minds. Engineers and inventors are at the forefront of technologies to combat pollution, reduce waste, and…
Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. Even though Boseman’s film career didn’t start until he…
It’s a full moon. Watch out for werewolves, and word problems?! In this fun take on traditional math books, werewolves are the instructors as well as models to help readers…
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar is a standout in the hip-hop world. Even as a teenage rapper, he used the joys and tragedies he experienced living in Compton…
This book introduces the Bigfoot Trail in northwestern California. The Bigfoot Trail is long but, because many parts aren’t well traveled, hikers and readers get to experience a truly wild…
Common map key symbols are discussed alongside full-color examples of many kinds of maps and keys to guide readers through the use and importance of each.
Readers will find out that some truly spooky things happen around this Middle Eastern lake, like sinkholes opening around its coastline! They’ll also learn the science behind these weird happenings…
Crypts, tombs, and mausoleums arent just the creepy props of a horror movie; theyre the final resting places of the dead. Many are also beautifully designed monuments. This book looks…
Historic photographs and descriptive text aid readers in entering the world of the traditional Hopi, with spotlights on ceremonies, rituals, housing, and fashion.
To this day, the least explored part of Earth lies beneath the ocean. Covering more than 70 percent of the planet, the oceans hold many secrets that scientists and adventurers…
Readers will learn about the youth and development leagues that can help them hone their skills. They’ll find out who to contact to get into the right college and what…
Readers learn what makes a monster a monster and distinguish between real-life and fantasy-world creatures.
This book gives information on one of the big environmental concerns globally– overfishing. It explains what it is, how it hurts the animals, and how commercial fishing could be in…
The Boston Massacre is a well-known precursor to the American Revolution. Though not the first conflict between the colonists and the British army, its events morphed into the famous and…
A short look at the life and music of blues legend, John Lee Hooker.
Arctic hares are specially suited for life in the snowy, icy Arctic. Their fur matches the tundra terrain so they are not easily spotted. When they do need to run…
