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2020 Black Lives Matter Marches

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186514

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2020 Black Lives Matter marches. These large protests, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues concerning police brutality and racism. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Ice Mummies

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181434

Ice mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines ice mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.

1963 March on Washington

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186460

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 1963 March on Washington. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

1969 Vietnam War Protest March

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186477

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 1969 Anti-Vietnam War March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

2014 People's Climate March

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186484

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2014 Peoples Climate March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important environmental issues. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

2017 Women's March

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186491

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2017 Women's March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues relating to women. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

2018 March for Our Lives

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534186507

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2018 March for our Lives. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues concerning gun violence. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Centralia Mine Disaster

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181168

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Centralia, Pennsylvania mining disaster of 1947. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181182

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.

Egyptian Mummies

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181427

Egyptian mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Egyptian mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.

Bog Mummies

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181410

Bog mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines bog mummies from all over Europe. Look inside to unearth these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.

The English at the North Pole

Jules Verne (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532424694

The book contains an accurate picture of Arctic life and of the Arctic geography known to the world of 1864 and describes the adventures of British expedition led by Captain John Hatteras to the North Pole.

The American Crisis

Thomas Paine (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532424144

The American Crisis is a collection of articles that were written during the American Revolution arguing for Independence from England. The books were written so that even the common man could read and understand the meaning of the book.

Ten Boys from History

Kate Dickinson Sweetser (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532424038

Ten Boys from History is not a collection of stories about historic famous figures. The stories are actually all about conquering one’s fears at an early age because, most of the time, this is the ultimate success, and this is how leaders and successful people are born.

Michael Strogoff or, The Courier of the Czar

Jules Verne (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532423284

Michael Strogoff, the brave courier, must warn the Governor-General of Siberia that the fierce Feofar-Khan is pouring his men into Siberia and fomenting rebellion. This is widely considered to be one of Verne's best novels.

Plato's Apology

Plato (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421709

An original account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens.

An Ambitious Woman

Edgar Fawcett (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421594

A young woman vows to climb the New York social ladder in the late nineteenth century. This novel explores a woman's ambition at a time when marriage was the only way to advance one's position.

A Short History of the World

H.G. Wells (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421358

From his perspective in 1922, H.G. Wells wrote a "Short History of the World." This straightforward look at the world's timeline, from the first appearance of humans to the reconstruction after World War I is an engaging and concise adventure story that also happens to be true.

The Cold War

Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743906722

The Cold War was a different kind of war that lasted for more than 40 years. Countries did not shoot at one another, but they spied on and competed against one another. It was a war of beliefs as the United States believed in democracy and the Soviet Union advocated communism.

The War of 1812

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851923

Explores the causes, battles, and aftermath of the War of 1812. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Manifest Destiny and the Journey West

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851886

Explores the concept of manifest destiny and its impact on westward migration. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Slavery and the Missouri Compromise

Elisabeth Herschbach (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851909

Explores the Missouri Compromise and its relationship to slavery in the United States. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Blythe Lawrence (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851862

Explores the events and discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

Susan E. Hamen (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851855

Explores the Indian Removal Act and its effects. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

The Texas Revolution

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781641851916

Explores the causes, battles, and aftermath of the Texas Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.