Theresa Morlock
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
To appreciate the plight of endangered species, readers are asked to consider the history of the American bison. From dominating the plains to a swift decline to the brink of extinction, the stately American bison epitomizes the crisis of habitat loss for wildlife. Delving into the shameful policies that nearly led to this creature s extermination, this book illuminates the history of the species with a helpful timeline, informative sidebars, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Before he was president Abraham Lincoln, he was a lawyer in a large hat. Following his rise to the presidency offers readers an inside look at how the signer of the Emancipation Proclamation came to run the nation. From Lincoln's birth in a one-room log cabin to his early days practicing law and working in politics, his life is full of triumphs and tragedy. The places he lived and the people he loved are all chronicled in this exciting work, filling...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
What causes wind? How have scientists and engineers learned to use wind energy to generate power? Where is the best place to build a wind turbine? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating book about harnessing the power of wind. This important early elementary science topic is covered in rich detail with a strong focus on STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards. Colorful diagrams and photographs...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Thanks to popular icons such as Tinkerbell, everyone knows what a fairy looks like or do they? Many people might be surprised to discover that there are different kinds of fairies. In fact, leprechauns are a type of fairy! There are more surprises and plenty of magical myths and lore in this enchanting, high-interest volume, full of beautiful images of bewitching creatures.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Jettisoned into the public eye for his extensive involvement with the musical "Into the Heights" in 2008, which won him a Tony Award for Best Original Score, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become a household name. Most recently, Miranda has received awards and media attention for writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical "Hamilton," in which he performed the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. On top of these achievements, Miranda, of Puerto Rican...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca people built a settlement that's in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. This title explores the geography of the ancient Inca civilization, which extended well beyond Machu Picchu. Covering land from present-day Peru to present-day Chile, the diverse landscape affected all aspects of Incan society, from daily life to terrace farming and irrigation....
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The history of Native Americans within the United States is a turbulent one, marked by broken promises, confiscated lands, forced acculturation, and the shadowy line between tribal sovereignty and American citizenship. Native Americans and their allies have had to fight for their rights, rights that other Americans were guaranteed under the Constitution. This significant book recounts the past and modern-day battles for Native American civil rights...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Benjamin Franklin was one of America s most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships...