Kristin Marciniak
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Would you eat a giant spider? Would you eat cooked spider eggs? What if you were starving to death? People stranded for long periods of time in the wilderness face questions like these. But sometimes no food to eat is the least of people's worries. How long could you survive in a barren landscape with no shelter and a fractured skull? See how these survivors did it. -- Publishers description from Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Across the globe, devastating disasters have changed the course of history. This title brings the flu pandemic of 1918 to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Explore the tragedies and triumphs of this disaster, how it helped shape the world as we know it, and how what we've learned from it has made the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for Military Action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This book relays the factual details of the Oregon Trail and the United States' westward expansion in the 1800s. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a pioneer, a Native American in a territory crossed by the trail, and a U.S. soldier at a government outpost."--Publisher's web site.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Contains factual details of the Salem witch trials that took place in colonial Massachusetts in the late 1600s, providing multiple accounts of the event through the point of view of a minister, an accused witch, and an accuser.
8) Navy SEALs
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of Navy SEALS, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Navy SEALS are considered one of the most feared military forces in history. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Why did colonists dump tea into the Boston harbor? Why did the British government cling to the 13 colonies with such force? Why did the French and Spanish lend a helping hand to the colonies? From local rebellions to full-scale battles, The Revolutionary War: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind the Revolutionary War from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn more about cheerleading tools and gear including the uniform, pom-poms, megaphones, and signs. You'll be introduced to different techniques cheerleaders use to get a crowd excited. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
16) Twitter
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Examines the origins and growth of Twitter, its founders, Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams and how it is used by millions of people to share information in 280 characters or less.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The LGBTQ community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences, and currently there are no federal laws that explicitly protect their rights. Changes have been slow, in part because the community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences. Harris and Marciniak examine the effects of direct and indirect discrimination, and stress the importance of educating people about the inaccuracies of harmful stereotypes, and of altering...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Examines how people who are transgender--who have a gender identity that doesn't match their sex assigned at birth--have experiences that are unique compared to those of the rest of the population"--Publisher's website.