Xerox, January 1, 1959. A young New Haven, Connecticut, boy learns about fear and courage as he plays an important role in the battle when his family and neighbors defend their town against a British troop invasion on July 5, 1779. ASIN: B0007E1S0K.
Heinemann Library, 2002-09. Each title provides in-depth background information and detailed descriptions of an important event in history, while considering the causes and effects, the issues at stake, the people involved, the aftermath, and consequences.
Capstone, January 1, 2004. Describes the science of ballistics, including the types of weapons and ammunition used in crimes, clues guns and bullets leave behind, techniques used by ballistics experts, and how ballistics evidence is used to solve crimes.
Skyhorse Publishing Inc., February 1, 2012. Families play a critical role in helping young children develop a solid academic foundation and love of learning. Numerous examples have proven time and again that children’s learning behavior is strongest when reinforced with activities, social interactions, and play. In Learning at Home, PreK–3.....
New Press, The, June 3, 2014. When teenagers scuffle during a basketball game, they are typically benched. But when Will got into it on the court, he and his rival were sprayed in the face at close range by a chemical similar to Mace, denied a shower for twenty-four hours.....
Savvas Learning Company, January 1, 2003. REALIDADES is a standards-based Spanish curriculum that balances grammar and communication. The program offers technology designed to integrate language and culture to teach and motivate all students.
Gryphon House, September 1, 2006. With over 300 activities written specifically for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds, this book will captivate children's imaginations and create wonderful opportunities for learning. These activities were selected in a nationwide contest and are written by teachers, directors, and caregivers. Organized by time of day, the.....
Children's Press, 2000. In compelling, reader-friendly language, this series describes the benefits of volunteering through community service-learning programs (a curriculum requirement in many middle schools and high schools). Students will learn how people from all walks of life can lend a helping hand while learning invaluable lessons in citizenship, a......
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, January 1, 1972. Helen Corbitt's Cookbook.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, January 1, 1972. Helen Corbitt's Cookbook.
Callisto Publishing, May 4, 2021. Put your thinking skills to the test with fun and tricky brain teasers for kids 8 to 12 Get ready to flex your mind muscles and think outside the box with The 100 Best Brain Teasers for Kids. You'll follow Ace the alien wizard and.....
Lucent Books, 2007. Serial killers are a uniquely-twisted brand of psychopath, preying on unsuspecting victims and feeding off the terror they instill. Provide your readers with a revealing look into the tools and techniques used by investigators to track serial killers. The tiniest bit of evidence can unravel the most.....
Harper Collins, October 17, 2006. Ever since Eve asked Adam, "Do I look fat in this fig leaf?" it has been apparent that husbands don't know how to relate to their wives. Men believe they understand women and vice versa, but really, men know as much about women as a......
Mikaya Press, February 4, 2006. Nearly 50 stories high, the Great Pyramid was built more than 4,500 years ago, made from over 2,300,00 giant stone blocks and constructed by primitive farmers. Some believe aliens from outer space created it, but the true story of the Great Pyramid is even more.....
Sterling Publishing Company, 2007. Tells the life story of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, describing his humble youth, his experiences as a lawyer, his start in politics, and his leadership during the Civil War, discussing the conflicts over slavery that brought on the war and shaped.
Falcon Press, January 1, 1991. America is a giant land and a land of giants. She dangles her toes in the warm Pacific and sips from the wild Atlantic. She wears a dress of flaxen-gold, steel-glue, and forest-green. And she holds in her arms a big-hearted people who have built.....
Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning, August 22, 2008. One study found that 1 in 5 girls who had only one sex partner in their life had an STD. This alarming discovery points to the truth that the world our children live in involves sexually transmitted diseases as a reality. This collection.....
G & R Publishing, July 1, 2001. Recipes for various bars and brownies where materials can be mixed beforehand and placed in a jar to be given as a gift. Includes multiple copies of recipes.
Lucent Books, 2006. A drop of blood, a follicle of hair, a speck of dirt -- forensics is hot! Introduce your students to the world of criminal investigators and other professionals solving the most notorious crimes of yesterday and today. Sidebars examine both the limits and possibilities of the new.....
Seven Stories Press, July 7, 2009. For fifteen years, Jerome Gold worked as a rehabilitation counselor in a prison for juveniles in Washington state. Throughout his time there, he kept a journal of his experiences with youths who had been incarcerated for murder, kidnap, assault, rape and other sex offenses.....
Pineapple Press, January 1, 1992. After describing the Gulf of Mexico as the American Mediterranean, Gore outlines its history, demography, geology, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economic resources. Drawing on his expertise as a marine scientist, Gore aims to educate and inform on the effects of environmental pollution and overdevelopment on.....
Academic Press, August 5, 1998. Mammals are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom; most are beautiful, and many are highly intelligent and have intricate social systems. They are found in all kinds of habitats; they may have fur, scales, or spines; they move by hopping, swimming, running, or flying.....
University of Chicago Press, April 15, 2007. One of the most astonishing aspects of juvenile crime is how little is known about the impact of the policies and programs put in place to fight it. The most commonly used strategies and programs for combating juvenile delinquency problems primarily rely on.....
Children's Press, 2003. Defusing a bomb, hunting down dangerous criminals, jumping off a cliff--it's all just a day's work for some daredevils. This gripping series explores several of the world's most dangerous occupations--from training and education to gear used and more.
Island Press, December 1, 1998. Ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people." Many see it as a panacea for developing nations -- a source of clean development that can bring wealth to rural communities while simultaneously helping.....