Diane Bailey

"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,'...

"Did you know people fish even during the cold days of winter? In the winter, it is known as ice fishing. From the history of ice fishing to fishing basics, learn all about the sport"--

Provides information on how to survive in the wild, including how to locate water, how to find food, and how to create several types of shelters.

Tattoos have gone from a symbol of shame and isolation to a widely accepted art form all over the world. The book looks at tattoo techniques and styles, from honored religious and cultural traditions of the East to the pop-culture inspired body art of the West. Colorful images provide an interesting glimpse at unique and traditional tattoo styles as they evolve through history into what they are today.

For centuries, the vast majority of people from Africa who left the continent had no choice in the matter. The horrible process of slavery that started in the 1500s also created an African-American and Afro-Caribbean community that has since built its own unique and vibrant identity. African immigrants to other parts of the world had their own stories, too. Whether African immigrants began their journeys as slaves, as refugees, or by choice, find...

Ravens' dark wings take to flight! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Baltimore Ravens like never before.

"Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. Readers will discover the basics of small game hunting. Then they will learn about hunting safely, conservation, and more"--

Who dey? Who dey? Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals? NOBODY! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Cincinnati Bengals like never before.

Readers will discover the history and accomplishments of the people of ancient Greece, including their cultural achievements and feats of construction.

From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help.Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...