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A Biography
The only biography for students to present a balanced, detailed view of the Albanian nun who worked with the poorest of the poor in India, established...
Billie Holiday (1915-1959), the legendary jazz singer whose vocal stylings were deeply affecting, continues to enthrall. This biography conveys her ha...
Discusses the famous structure known as the Eiffel Tower....
Readers seeking information about Elena Kagan—from her early life and her ascent to the Supreme Court to how she approaches questions of fairness, j...
Military Leader
Details the life of one of United States greatest generals who helped defeat the British in during the war for independence....
A biography of the Swedish skater who scored the gold medal-winning goal in the 1994 Olympics and went on to play in the NHL for the Quebec Nordiques,...
Even before the revolution in young adult literature and fiction of the past decades, Louis Sachar was an A-lister and luminary for young readers. Thi...
A biography of the young African American singer from New Jersey who won five Grammy awards in 1999, including Best New Artist....
This full-length biography explores the multifaceted—and altogether fascinating—life, opinions, and accomplishments of African American scholar an...
A biography which describes the unusual childhood and early interest in acting of Matt Damon, the popular young actor who wrote and starred in "Good W...
Polish General and Patriot
A biography of the Polish Patriot and champion of freedom who fought in the American Revolution and then spent the rest of his life fighting for Polis...
A Primary Source Examination of the Treaty Between the United States and Spain Over the American West
Describes the events leading up to the treaty, its purpose, and its influence on the United States and other nations....
Pope John Paul II is revealed as a man who experienced decisive events of the 20th century and became an icon who touched millions of lives. Annotatio...
This insightful biography introduces readers to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a remarkable woman with a single-minded pursuit of educational excellence, wh...
Navigating the St. Lawrence River
Describes the life and travels of Jacques Cartier, the sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in ...
Discusses the history of Moscow's Kremlin....
Presents the life and political career of the ninth president of the United States, who died after only one month in office....
Examines the life and military career of Confederate general James Ewell Brown Stuart, discussing his early life on a small Virginia plantation, and h...
All you need to know about the men who shaped America
George Washington. John Adams. Benjamin Franklin. These great leaders--and many others--made innumerable contributions that laid the groundwork for ou...
Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Russian-Americans, their immigration, Jewish community, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experie...
African Americans in Reconstruction
Discusses the changes faced by African Americans after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, describing how families tried to reunite, find ho...
The American Slave Experience
Presents a social and cultural history of the American slave experience with emphasis on day to day life rather than the larger political context....
Discusses the history and procedures of the law enforcement agency established in 1973 to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States....
Presents the technologies used by the ancient Japanese to improve agriculture, communication, construction, weapons, transportation, and science....
This book outlines where the obesity epidemic came from and how it can be fought, and Gallup polls demonstrate that most Americans are aware of the ob...
Explores the personal and professional life of Philadelphia-born Will Smith, a highly successful rap musician, television and film actor whose awards ...
Like a passport to a foreign land, the Primary Sources of World Cultures series allows students to examine all aspects of a culture and its achievemen...
Reviews the reasons why millions of Poles have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they forme...
Reviews the reasons why the Greeks immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the d...
In this new biography, students will follow Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu from her humble Albanian birth to worldwide celebrity as Mother Teresa. The nun who ...
Fascinating Books Provide Information on What It Takes to Take on One of These All-important, Rewarding Careers The harrowing events of September 11, ...
1900-2000: Women
"An American Century (1900-2000): Women" is packed with fascinating facts, information and people, chronicling the history of women throughout the 20t...