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The night lives on
Par Walter Lord. 1986
In a companion volume to A Night to Remember (RC 9698, BR 11461), Lord revisits the tragedy of April 14,…
1912, and offers an update of what happened to the Titanic and its passengers. The discovery of the hull in 1985 brought with it a renewed interest, and Lord responds to some of the questions that arose by separating facts from myths. BestsellerSeventy-five articles selected from the popular magazine's 109-year existence. Although heavily illustrated, the periodical contains scholarly articles about the planet…
and its people. Contributors include Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Lindberg, Maya Angelou, Tad Szulc, and Shelby FooteAnna and the King of Siam
Par Margaret Landon. 1943
Anna Leonowens, a Welsh widow hired in 1862 to be governess to the children and concubines of the king of…
Siam, found the contrasts between the exotic Orient and Victorian Great Britain striking. Landon recounts Leonowen's five years of adventures and confrontations. This book inspired the Broadway musical The King and IMeet Buffy Sainte-Marie (Scholastic Canada Biography)
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 2023
Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie, music legend, activist and teacher!Buffy Sainte-Marie is not exactly sure where or when she was born, but…
it was likely the Piapot Reserve in the Qu’Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. As a baby she was adopted out to a white family in the United States. But nothing would stop Buffy from connecting to her roots and sharing the power and the beauty of her heritage with the world.As a musician, Buffy’s songs have inspired three generations of fans, garnering international acclaim and many awards. She’s a peace activist, an advocate for Indigenous-focused education, and a tireless supporter of Indigenous rights.After an incredible career lasting more than 60 years, Buffy’s music and message are as uplifting and important today as they ever were. Now is the right time to introduce young readers to this fascinating change-maker, with this accessible, engaging book.The Scholastic Canada Biography series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada’s past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today’s readers and help bring the story to life.From the outer world
1997
Recounts the perceptions and views of non-European visitors to the United States during the twentieth century. A variety of writers,…
students, and diplomats give "outside" perspectives on social and economic structures and problems in America. Strong language and violenceClass: A memoir
Par Stephanie Land. 2023
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick "Raw and inspiring." — People "Land is not just exploring her own story,…
but also the larger implications of what it means to fall between the cracks of American capitalism." — The New York Times From the New York Times bestselling author who inspired the hit Netflix series about a struggling mother barely making ends meet as a housecleaner—a gripping memoir about college, motherhood, poverty, and life after Maid . When Stephanie Land set out to write her memoir Maid , she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, it was called "an eye-opening journey into the lives of the working poor" ( People ). Later it was adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid , which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix's fourth most-watched show in 2021, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie's escape out of poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. In Class , Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn't understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties. Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. Who has the right to create art? Who has the right to go to college? And what kind of work is valued in our culture? In clear, candid, and moving prose, Class grapples with these questions, offering a searing indictment of America's educational system and an inspiring testimony of a mother's triumph against all oddsGeorge Washington's socks
Par Elvira Woodruff. 1991
Matthew and his friends form an adventure club so they can talk about real adventures from throughout history. But at…
their first meeting, in which they plan to discuss George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, the members suddenly find themselves back in the time of the American Revolution. For grades 4-7The cuckoo's child
Par Suzanne Freeman. 1996
Mia Veery did not like living in Beirut; she wanted to come back to the United States and be a…
typical 1962 American teenager in an ordinary family. When her parents disappear at sea, Mia and her two older half sisters go to live with Aunt Kit in Tennessee. There Mia finds being "typical" is not easy. For grades 6-9Aftermath: travels in a post-war world
Par Farley Mowat. 1996
In 1953 a Canadian army veteran of World War II retraces the route of his old regiment through England, France,…
and Italy. Amid the bucolic tranquillity of the postwar countryside, he recalls the horror and carnage that he witnessed. He marvels at the resilience of the people who have reclaimed their lives. ViolenceThe place where souls are born: a journey to the Southwest
Par Thomas Keneally. 1992
An Australian traveler reflects on the history, people, cultures, and landscapes of the vast American Southwest. Considers such points of…
interest as the traditions of Mormonism, the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, and the enigmatic Anasazi, a culture that seemed to disappear around the year 1300Astropolitics: How the competition in space will change our world (Politics of Place)
Par Tim Marshall. 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and leading geopolitics expert comes a must-read book on…
today's space race—including the increasingly tense power struggle between the US, China, and Russia and what it means for all of us here on Earth. Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries' GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn't science fiction—it's reality. Humans are venturing up and out, and we're taking our competitive spirit with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers, and seas have impacted civilizations around the world. It's no coincidence that Russia, China, and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics and the world order as we know it. In this gripping work, bestselling author Tim Marshall navigates the new geopolitical landscape to show how we got here and where we're heading. Extensively researched and drawing on the latest information from intelligence, government, and civilian institutions, this book provides a detailed, clear account of the new space race, the power rivalries, and how technology, economics, and war have a ripple effect on everyone across the globe. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall one of the world's most popular and trusted writer on geopolitics, The Future of Geography is an essential read about global power, politics, and the future of humanityFour seasons north
Par Billie Wright. 1973
Wright's journal of her first year above the Arctic Circle in Alaska's Brooks Range, where she and her husband live…
in a 12-by-12 foot cabin on the edge of a lake. She writes of the majestically beautiful wilderness and its animals, the long summer days and long winter nights, and the feeling of isolation. Wright and her husband develop a new way of looking at life and gain much from lessons learned and attitudes unlearnedQE2
Par Ronald Warwick. 1985
The author, himself a captain, tells the story of the last of the ocean liners. Warwick begins with maritime history…
of the Cunard line, tracing its growth from a fleet of steamships carrying mail across the Atlantic to passenger ships, troopships, and now cruise ships. Based on the success of the original Queen Elizabeth, a decision was made in 1959 to build the faster QE2, which was finally launched in 1969Cities of gold: a journey across the Ameerican Southwest in pursuit of Coronado
Par Douglas Preston. 1992
The author chronicles his journey on horseback retracing the path of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado across the…
American Southwest in search of the seven cities of gold. Woven into the narrative are natural history; stories heard from cowboys, Native Americans, and ranchers; and an account of the original expedition. Strong languageTravels with Charley: in search of America
Par John Steinbeck. 1962
Feeling that as an American writer he has lost touch with his country, the author sets out on a swing…
around the United States to see what it is really like. He travels in a trailer with "an old French gentleman poodle." Here is the leisurely account of what he saw, whom he talked with, and his conclusions, hopeful and otherwiseAlaska days with John Muir (Peregrine Smith literary naturalists)
Par Samuel Young. 1991
The author, a Presbyterian missionary to the Stickeen, Alaskan Native Americans, chronicles his exploration of Glacier Bay as he accompanied…
the Scottish naturalist, John Muir. Describing journeys that the two friends made in 1879 and 1880, Young's account is part travelog, part scientific journal, and part biography of a man intoxicated by natureA high door sill for keeping water out is just one of the barriers to shipboard travel for those with…
physical handicaps. The authors (one well-traveled and paraplegic) give data about which cruises and boats (from large ships to small sailboats) are accommodating. They note the size of passageways, the availability of elevators and "handicapped" cabins, and the need for an attendantEasy access to national parks: the Sierra Club guide for people with disabilities
Par Wendy Roth. 1992
Guide on accessibility to national parks for people who are visually or hearing impaired, senior citizens, families with small children,…
or anyone with mobility concerns. The authors discuss preparing for park visits, offer specific advice on fifteen parks and general information on parks in every region, and list park recreation support groupsExploring Shenandoah National Park
Par Patressa Kearns. 1992
Kearns explains that Shenandoah National Park is within the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are part of the wide-spreading Appalachian Mountains…
system. What is now the park was once cleared, farmed, and devastated. Restored by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the area is now a natural habitat for a variety of animals and plant life. Kearns discusses the many ways visitors can enjoy the park's amenitiesHow did we find out about Antarctica?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1979
Presents the history of the discovery and early explorations of the Antarctic region, including the race to the South Pole.…
Also describes the geography of the region. For grades 5-8 and older readers