Enhanced with quotes, period photos, maps, and letters, an informative biography provides readers with an in-depth look at the life, accomplishments, and quirks of this world-famous man. Simultaneous.
Chronicles the life of a creative and compassionate inventor who not only changed the way humans communicate, but also accomplished many revolutionary experiments with flight, air conditioning, radiat
Chronicles the life of the inventor who not only changed the way humans communicate, but also experimented with flight, air conditioning, radiation treatment for cancer, and iceberg locators
Provides young readers with an introduction to the First Lady, activist, UN delegate, world traveler, and writer--Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt--who led such an inspir
Provides young readers with an introduction to the First Lady, activist, UN delegate, world traveler, and writer--Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt--who led such an inspir
Did you know that cats can smell over 200 million different scents? Or that you can communicate with your cat just by blinking? These are just a few of the cat facts to discover in this ultimate comp
Accompanied by photos, newspaper excerpts, timelines, and much more, a new installment in the Snapshots series traces the life of the famous writer, comedian, world traveler, and lecturer whose books
Accompanied by photos, newspaper excerpts, timelines, and much more, a new installment in the Snapshots series traces the life of the famous writer, comedian, world traveler, and lecturer whose books
Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki
Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki
Presents the life and career of the Hungarian immigrant, who rose from poverty to become one of the most famous magicians and contortionists of all time.
Presents the life and career of the Hungarian immigrant, who rose from poverty to become one of the most famous magicians and contortionists of all time.
Presents an intimate portrait of the first woman to win a Nobel Prize due to her groundbreaking discoveries in radiation, which have profoundly impacted modern science and cancer research. Simultaneou
Presents an intimate portrait of the first woman to win a Nobel Prize due to her groundbreaking discoveries in radiation, which have profoundly impacted modern science and cancer research. Simultaneou
Uses photographs, newspaper clippings, maps, quotes, and drawings to explore the early struggles of the flying machine's inventors, and includes timelines and a list of pertinent web sites.
A biography of the author of Anne of Green Gables explores the many obstacles she faced to realize her dream of becoming a serious writer and includes photographs, newspaper excerpts, and actual journ
Presents a compilation of miscellaneous information about horses, discussing their domestication over fifteen thousand years ago, their physical characteristics, behaviors, different breeds, and horse
A handy resource for feline lovers of all ages--and companion title to Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?--features fascinating cat facts, legends, superstitions, hero-stories, quizzes, and training tips.
Recounts the life and efforts of Helen Keller as she struggled with being both blind and deaf with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and became an author and a campaigner for the rights of disa
Recounts the life and efforts of Helen Keller as she struggled with being both blind and deaf with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and became an author and a campaigner for the rights of disa
