Nel Yomtov
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
On January 12, 1888, a sudden blizzard barreled across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakota Territory. Blinding snow and howling wind took rural towns by surprise. Many children were stranded in one-room schoolhouses. Far from their homes on the Midwestern prairie, would the people caught in the storm survive? To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did warm weather earlier in the day give people a false sense...
2) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.
3) Nepal
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of Nepal.
4) Bolivia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Bolivia."--Provided by publisher.
7) Iraq
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Home to some of humankind's first great civilizations and the birthplace of many of our most important intellectual achievements, the land that is now Iraq has a long and remarkable history. Readers will discover how Iraq was first settled and how it became the country it is today. They will also find out what life is like for the average Iraqi citizen, from what people eat to where they work and what they do for fun, and learn about the country's...
9) China
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of China."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it?
11) Colombia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Colombia.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Describes Andrew Jackson's actions during the War of 1812 and the Trail of Tears"--
President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.
14) Elizabeth I
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Is it true that Queen Elizabeth I was responsible for one of England's greatest military victories? Yes. Under her prosperous reign, England defeated the great Spanish Armada in 1588!
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In the late 1800s, newsboys—or "newsies"—were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer's New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10 cents. The price increase cut into the newsboys' profits, and by the summer of 1899 their frustration boiled over. They...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Step up to the plate and separate fact from fiction in baseball's origins! Did Abner Doubleday really create America's favorite pastime, or does this story strike out? Learn all you can about baseball's beginnings with infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Do giant hairy beasts roam the forests of the Northwestern United States and Canada? Does a monstrous dog-like creature suck the blood of unsuspecting animals in Mexico and Latin America? Examine the evidence and decide for yourself whether Bigfoot, Chupacabra, and some other bizarre and mysterious creatures may actually exist.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In times of war, soldiers on the front lines must show their bravery. But acts of courage by some people aren't known until years after the fighting ends. From flying bombing missions in the dead of night, to tricking the enemy with fake encampments and unbreakable codes, to surviving horrific treatment by the enemy through sheer force of will, these incredible true tales will show how courage in war is often displayed by history's unsung heroes."--Publisher's...