Every schoolchild knows about Paul Revere’s 20-mile ride to warn that the British were coming. Far fewer know that 16-year-old Sybil Ludington rode twice as far on her horse Star in order to help her
Albert Einstein wasn’t afraid to think for himself. And as a young man, he had little choice—after barely passing his final exams in college, he couldn’t find a job in physics and had to take a job re
You've just had a gorgeous wedding, and now it's time to say thank you---to everyone Whether you're feeling daunted by the task or are just in need of a little inspiration, The Bride's Thank-You Guide
From spectacular clothing and masks to pottery and music of Ghana and West Africa, thisguide inspires children to try theseelaborate yet easy-to-make crafts for themselves. A great way to
This classic bestselling novel about a man who encounters a woman whose power to destroy is?as strong as her power to love evokes Hemingway in its naturalistic portrayal of elemental forces?in both?na
Everyone wants to rule the world, but only a precious few have the skills to create an ironclad plan of attack. Simple, direct, and delightfully unprincipled, this guide contains tales of global power
A primary account of teenage life in the Great Depression and prewar era retrieved from history Wednesday, December 10, 1941: “Hitler speaks to Reichstag tomorrow. We just heard the first
Tracing Millay's life from her youth in Maine to the bohemian fervor of her early adulthood in Greenwich Village and Paris, this fancinating biography will captivate middle grade readers. Includin
With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker used her comic and musical abilities to become a worldwide icon of the Jazz Age. This lively biography covers her outspoken participation in the U.S. C
Back in the late 1600s, science was still in its infancy. If you dropped an apple it would fall to the ground, but nobody could explain why. That changed in 1687 when Isaac Newton, a professor at the
Elswyth Thane is best known for her Williamsburg series, seven novels published between 1943 and 1957 that follow several generations of two families from the American Revolution to World War II. Yank
“An excellent title for expanding students’ view of the Civil Rights Movement.” —School Library Journal "A must read for anyone interested in World War II, women’s history, or African American history
This collection of gripping short biographies brings to life the brave and often surprising exploits of 16 fascinating women from around the world who served their countries at a time when most of the
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