Susan E Hamen
1) The US Navy
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This title highlights the history and achievements of the US Navy. Text explores the military branch's cutting-edge missions and important roles in protecting the United States. Learn about key technology and weapons, and discover what it is like to join the US Navy and have a career as a sailor.
2) Australia
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Provides information about Australia, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
The Indian Removal Act promised Native Americans money and supplies to move west to an area called Indian Territory. The government said the Native Americans could live there forever. That promise was broken
in the late 1800s. Find out more in The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, a title in the Building Our Nation series. Building Our Nation is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2
unlocks multimedia...
4) Ancient Rome
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more. Well-chosen maps and images of artifacts bring the past to life.
Aligned to Common...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Go inside the Oval Office during the Cuban Missile Crisis to see the challenges faced by President John F. Kennedy, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office"--Publisher's website.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
This title examines the period the following the Civil War, in which the nation's leadership, former slaves, and veterans of the conflict grappled with the changes of the postwar era. Gripping narrative text, historic photographs, and primary sources make the book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
8) The quest
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for...
9) World War II
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Description
This book explores the causes of and events leading to World War II. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact World War II had on US history and the country's development. Oversized photographs and informative sidebars...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
You may have heard that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but the inventor Nikola Tesla was working on radio technology at the same time! See how two invention powerhouses faced off in a race to create the first long-range radio.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Most Americans believe that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But British scientist Joseph Swan was working on this invention at the same time. Patent battles, lies, and determination fill out this race to create the first usable light bulb!
15) Passover
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"An overview of Passover, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more."--
16) Lunar New Year
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"An overview of Lunar New Year, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today." -- Publisher's summary.
18) Engineering
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Examines engineering career paths, describes a typical work environment, and discusses the educational requirements for each.
19) The New Deal
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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
An overview of the New Deal program created by President Franklin Roosevelt to help the United States recover from the Great Depression. Discusses the New Deal's effects and public reaction to it. Includes many photos, a timeline, and a glossary.
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