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.
Waging Ancient Warfare will capture readers' attention with historical tales of ancient war strategy and weapons technology. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient warfare.
Surviving Ancient Droughts, Plagues, and Natural Disasters will capture readers' attention with historical tales of human triumph and tribulation in the midst of ancient illness and forces of nature. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient droughts, plagues, and natural disasters.
Social Media in the Age of Socrates will capture readers' attention with the historical ways ideas spread and gained popularity long before the age of social media. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient communication.
Scandals and Blunders that Killed Campaigns touches on the mistakes and missteps that ended candidates' campaigns: from the very-real to the not-so-founded in fact. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
Putting the Party in Political Party covers some lesser-known political parties in our nation's history: from the Surprise Party to the Pirate Party. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
History's Most Vicious Campaigns explores some of the most cutting campaigns in our nation's history, from Jefferson and Adams to Trump and Clinton. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
History's Most Interesting Candidates explores the stories of some mind-boggling candidates: from mules to Mr. Potato Head. Struggling readers will be drawn into this series by considerate text, engaging photos, and high-interest content.
Ancient Rulers Who Wrecked the World will capture readers' attention with historical tales of murderous madmen and infamous tyrants. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient rulers.
Ancient Innovations That Shaped History will capture readers' attention with ancient inventions that are still used in our world today. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient innovation.
Ancient Laws: The Weird and the Deadly will capture readers' attention with historical laws, penalties, and prosecutions from ancient times. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient laws.
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.
The Muscogee are one of the largest Native American Nations. They are originally from the Southeastern woodlands of the United States. Today, Muscogee people are members of tribes located in Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Through carefully leveled text, readers will learn about ancestral Muscogee, their life before and after European contact, Muscogee life today, and how they continue to celebrate their culture. Additional features profile a famous Muscogee person, show important events on a timeline, and more.
The Nez Perce are a nation of Native American people. Their homelands span across what is now Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, Nez Perce people continue to celebrate their nation’s traditions and culture on the Nez Perce Tribe’s reservation and beyond. This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce and their ancestral lifestyle, history, present-day life and culture, challenges the people face, and how they work to overcome them. Readers will learn additional information through maps, timelines, fascinating fact sidebars, and more.
The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout the United States and Canada. In this title, readers will learn about how the Ojibwe once lived, what happened to them after European contact, how they live and celebrate their culture today, and some challenges they face. Additional features highlight a famous Ojibwe person, map Ojibwe homelands and present-day reservations, and much more.
The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, present-day life, and continuing traditions of the Chumash through leveled text and crisp, labeled photographs. Additional features such as a timeline, maps, fascinating facts, and more present readers with more information to foster an engaging and informative reading experience.
This title offers readers a backstage pass to Taylor Swift's iconic The Eras Tour. Included in this comprehensive encyclopedia is a detailed exploration of each tour stop in North America, the stage design, costumes, and dancers, and an in-depth analysis of every song featured in Swift's setlist. Readers will relive the magic of each performance and gain a deeper understanding of the artistry that enthralled audiences across North America and the world.
This title focuses on train 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.
This title focuses on museum 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.
This title focuses on cyber 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.
