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In the days of the pharaohs: a look at ancient Egypt (Single Titles Social Studies Ser.)
Par Milton Meltzer. 2001
Introduction to the ancient Egyptian civilization which rose more than five thousand years ago and flourished for millenia. Discusses the…
people's agricultural way of life, and their beliefs, customs, and achievements. Covers such topics as wars, pyramids, religion, mummies, calendars, and hieroglyphics. For grades 5-8. 2001Biographical sketches of all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush. Provides interesting facts for each presidency,…
such as prominent contemporaries, political happenings, and notable events. For grades 5-8. 2000Lewis and Clark: from ocean to ocean
Par Harold Faber. 2001
Introduces the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led the first United States expedition to the Pacific coast from…
1804-1806. Discusses their adventures crossing the continent, their encounters with Native Americans, and the hardships of the journey. For grades 5-8. 2002Gettysburg
Par MacKinlay Kantor. 1987
Describes the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War--the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863--and its impact on the people in…
the part of Pennsylvania where it was fought. Includes the text of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. For grades 4-7. 1952Global warming
Par Mark Maslin. 2002
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society,…
the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Phillis Wheatley
Par Susan R Gregson. 2002
Biography of the African American poet Phillis Wheatley who was brought to colonial Boston in 1761 as a young slave.…
Describes Wheatley's education and family life and her success in the publishing world. For grades 4-7. 2002El Niño and La Niña: weather in the headlines
Par April Pulley Sayre. 2000
Examines El Niño and La Niña phenomena and why they occur. Discusses how meteorologists track them, how they affect world-wide…
weather patterns, and what effects on global warming are possible. For grades 6-9. 2000Extraordinary African-Americans
Par Susan Altman. 2001
Biographical profiles of more than one hundred African Americans from colonial times through the twentieth century. Includes portraits of eighteenth-century…
poet Lucy Terry Prince, slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, scientist George Washington Carver, blues singer Bessie Smith, writer James Baldwin, and golfer Tiger Woods, among many others. For grades 6-9. 20019.11.01: Terrorists attack the U.S
Par Pat Lalley. 2002
Describes the horror of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center and the events leading up to…
it. Discusses the history of the New York City landmark, extremist Islamic fundamentalism, and America's reactions to terrorism. For grades 4-7. 2002The look-it-up book of the 50 states
Par Bill Gutman. 2002
Understanding September 11th: answering questions about the attacks on America
Par Mitch Frank. 2002
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Includes information…
on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002Artists of the Renaissance (History makers)
Par James Barter. 1999
Discusses the life and accomplishments of six Italian artists of the early and High Renaissance, whose works represent important innovations…
and achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. For grades 6-9. 1999Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Compact encyclopedia of the 1861-1865 conflict covers 130 topics, from Abolitionists to Zouaves. Provides a broad overview of the era…
as well as personal anecdotes and engaging details. Includes eyewitness accounts of events and excerpts from key documents such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. For grades 5-8. 2002Revenge of the whale: the true story of the whaleship Essex
Par Nathaniel Philbrick. 2002
Recounts the 1820 sinking of the Essex by an enraged sperm whale and the survivors' ordeal--including cannibalism. Incorporates a fourteen-year-old…
cabin boy's account of this marine disaster, which inspired the climactic scenes of Moby Dick. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002How plants grow
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants. Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse seeds over great…
distances. Includes information on plants that are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For grades 3-6What's the deal?: Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Par Rhoda Blumberg. 1998
Provides historical background of the United States's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by…
Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8Black whiteness: Admiral Byrd alone in the Antarctic
Par Robert Burleigh. 1998
True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from Byrd's diary…
recounting the incredible cold and discomfort he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For grades 4-7Lives of the presidents: fame, shame, and what the neighbors thought
Par Kathleen Krull. 1998
Unusual biographical facts about the personal lives of the presidents of the United States. Discusses the presidents as fathers, husbands,…
pet owners, and neighbors. Provides information on hairstyles, favorite foods, and sports and also some bad habits and fears. For grades 3-6Alice Ramsey's grand adventure
Par Don Brown. 1997
On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey left New York City to drive across America in a Maxwell automobile. Accompanied by…
three other women, she had to repair the car several times before finally arriving in San Francisco on August 7, 1909. The book describes the small towns, farms, railroad tracks, rivers, and mountains they passed along the way. For grades 2-4