This title focuses on bank heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
The Diné, or Navajo, have made this continent their home for centuries. Today, Navajo Nation is the largest tribal nation in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Diné people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
Experience some of the most exciting plays and biggest wins in soccer history. Learn about the games that defined the sport and the players who made the magic happen.
In the 1940s, the ground rumbled as they thundered across the United States, 25 600-ton steam locomotives called Big Boys. These mammoth engines were built to pull trains transporting soldiers and freight, supporting the war effort. When less-expensive diesel-electric engines became popular, Big Boys were pulled from service, either to be scrapped or sent to museums and other venues as exhibits. Big Boy 4014 pulled her last train in 1959. She spent most of her retirement in California at an outdoor train museum. People came from around the world to visit, marveling at her size. But one day in 2013, a different group of visitors came to see Big Boy 4014. This group wondered what it would take to get her back on the tracks. May 9, 2019, would be the Golden Spike Celebration, the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Could Big Boy 4014 be restored in time for the celebration? Would she ever roll on the rails again?
The Haudenosaunee peoples, sometimes called the Iroquois, share language, culture, and history that connects them in many ways in both the United States and Canada. In this introduction to the People of the Longhouse, readers will learn about the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Cree make up the largest First Nations group in Canada today. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cree peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Choctaw made their homes in the southeastern woodlands for hundreds of years. Today, they make up one of the largest Indigenous groups in the United States. In this introduction readers will learn about Choctaw people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Cherokee make up one of the largest tribal nations in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cherokee people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward.
The Anishinaabe peoples share language, culture, and history that connect them in many ways. In this introduction to the Council of Three Fires, readers learn about the Ojibwe, Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi), and Odawa (Ottawa) peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry forward.
Meet the plant-eating Iguanodon from the Late Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the short-armed Plateosaurus from the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the crocodile-like Spinosaurus as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the small but mighty Compsognathus as it hunted in the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the water-dwelling Icthyosaur as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous and Early Triassic periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the fierce Coelophysis as it hunted in the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the armored Ankylosaurus from the Cretaceous Period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the long-necked Brachiosaurus from the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Mardy and Olaus Murie fell in love in--and with--Alaska. Then set out on an adventure across the Arctic for Olaus's work as a biologist, encountering the beauty and danger of the wilds along the way. They learned from Indigenous communities to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living creatures and understood that the way humans were moving in on wild land was threatening the natural world. So they shifted the focus of their work to conservation, fighting to protect the land and animals--and lobbying for the creation of what finally became the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, nine thousand square miles of protected land! Mardy and Olaus's story of passion and hard work will inspire all readers to fan their spark of purpose into flame. Backmatter includes additional information on Mardy and Olaus, their legacy, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and more.
In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. He arrived with hopes and dreams of a bright future in this new country. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly skillful with tools and machinery, having worked in his father's mechanic shops. But no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant who didn't speak English. Yet Jan didn't give up. He finally got a job at a shoe factory. As Jan learned the process and craft of shoemaking, he envisioned a new machine, a lasting machine, that would help produce more shoes more efficiently. People scoffed at Jan's idea, telling him it wasn't possible. But he wasn't deterred. Despite many obstacles, after years of planning, drawing, and experimenting, Jan is finally ready to demonstrate his lasting machine. And his invention will change the shoe industry forever. The little-known story of Jan Matzeliger and his machine comes to life for young readers.
Moe Berg was not a great hitter during his Major League Baseball career. But he found success in a world beyond baseball when he became a spy for the United States during World War II. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international adventures of Moe Berg as he helps the United States in the fight against the Nazis. Real-life quotes pair with engaging captions to bring the history of the story to life for readers to experience. A map and a timeline bring additional historical context. Catch the action of this graphic title!
When the Revolutionary War began, James Lafayette was a slave with little hope of being free. But his daring work as a double agent helped lead the Americans to victory at Yorktown, and eventually win him freedom. In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow James’s journey behind enemy lines through engaging captions and colorful illustrations. Real-life quotes add historical context, while a map and timeline reinforce the text in this exciting title about fighting for freedom.
Josephine Baker was a well-known performer. But what many people don’t realize is that during World War II, this global superstar was a top spy for France! In this graphic nonfiction title, vibrant illustrations show how Josephine smuggled enemy secrets on musical scores to help the Allies to victory, while historical quotes help Josephine tell the story in her own words. Special features such as a map and a timeline reinforce the text. Reluctant readers will love seeing Josephine’s daring spywork take center stage in this thrilling title!
A female American journalist who walks with a limp does not seem like a threat to Nazi Germany. But Virginia Hall would become known as the most dangerous Allied spy! In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow the exploits of this brilliant woman, from creating a vast network of informants to successfully freeing 12 vital prisoners when others had failed. Engaging captions combine with colorful illustrations and real-life quotes to tell Virginia’s story, while a map and timeline give additional context.
Harriet Tubman is known for her work on the Underground Railroad. But she was also an important spy in the Union Army during the Civil War. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will learn about her daring exploits to help the Union achieve victory in its fight against slavery. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the events of this story to life on the page. A timeline, a map, and real-life quotes add additional historical detail for readers to explore.
Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the Allies in their fight against the Nazis in World War II. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the exciting action of the story to life for readers to witness. Real-life quotes bring additional historical details to the text. Backmatter content including a timeline and additional facts add further context for readers to learn more about the spy adventures of Christine Granville.
