The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set ...
- Revised volume features new text, new sidebars, new photographs, new (and more) maps, plus a time line and almanac of fast facts, and a gallery of famous people from the state. - For More Information back matter includes a listing of books, organizations, and Internet sites for further research. - A chapter on government includes how the state ...
Its not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get up.Vince Lombardi. These words from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi are as true today as when he first spoke them more than 35 years ago. Find out what it takes to become a football All-Pro in this revealing book.
Now, selected titles from the best reference set on the U.S. States are also available in Spanish-language editions. Complete translations of all the text, maps, charts, graphs, fact boxes, time lines and more in the original English editions, the six Biblioteca de los estados volumes are ideal for students still developing their English-language ...
The Battles, the Leaders, the Presidents - And How Their Paths Intertwined Triangle Histories introduce a new concept for American history series. Each title interweaves, intersects, and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the broad subject at hand. Because the Triangle Histories ...
The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set ...
Perfection is an impossibility but striving for perfection is not. Do the best you can. That is what counts.John Wooden. John Wooden coached the UCLA Bruins to ten NCAA championships during his long career. Find out what it takes to play championship basketball in this revealing book.
What began as rippling waves off the Alaskan coast ended as a fearsome, towering wall of water that swallowed the small town of Hilo, Hawaii. In Tsunami! The 1946 Hilo Wave of Terror, readers will journey to this lush, tropical island to meet neighbors and friends as they prepared for school, work, and daily activities just moments before a ...
The 52-volume World Almanac Library of the States is the most up-to-date state set available, and it's the one "School Library Journal calls "more complete" than its competitors. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state, every book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, ...
The course of world history has often been set by powerful individuals who had an insatiable hunger for power, wealth, fame, and glory. In many cases, these villains have ruled countries and empires with violence and oppression--inflicting their ideals on innocent people. History's Villains takes a two-sided look at some of history's most ...
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire, consisting of 4 million people, with only 200 men and 60 horses. With a combination of trickery, treachery, and brutality, he then went on to plunder the Inca's riches and exploit the people for his own gain.
The Battles, the Leaders, the Presidents - And How Their Paths Intertwined Triangle Histories introduce a new concept for American history series. Each title interweaves, intersects, and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the broad subject at hand. Because the Triangle Histories ...
Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States. Since gaining popularity in the mid-1960s, it has been clouded in controversy. Unlike some other harmful illegal substances, marijuana can be prescribed by doctors and used medicinally in some parts of the country. Because of both its damaging and healing effects, marijuana's ...
Here is an intimate look at the everyday lives of the people that inhabited the great empires through history. Each book covers a specific time and place, illuminating the human experience by describing the transportation, agriculture, housing, communication, religion, innovation and technology, and social organization of the period.
This series examines important events in the history of the United States. It explores the causes and significance of key moments and developments that shaped the nation. In addition to easy-to-use maps and time lines, each book includes archival illustrations and primary source documents that bring these stories of the nation's past alive. From ...
Focusing on a key topic in the social studies curriculum, this series describes the history of U.S. immigration by exploring the experiences of major groups of immigrants from diverse parts of the world. Each volume explains the factors that led people to leave their homelands, the challenges they faced as immigrants, and their cultures and ...
By late September 1781, British commander General Lord Charles Cornwallis had not suffered any major defeats in nine months. Nonetheless, he soon found himself and his 8,0000 men trapped on a nearly indefensible piece of land. He was forced to surrender, and the Battle of Yorktown became the last major battle of the Revolution.
The Battles, the Leaders, the Presidents - And How Their Paths Intertwined Triangle Histories introduce a new concept for American history series. Each title interweaves, intersects, and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the broad subject at hand. Because the Triangle Histories ...
The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set ...
John Paul Jones, considered the father of the American navy, possessed abilities as a naval battle commander that were far ahead of his time -- and contributed greatly to the American side.
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