On a beautiful spring day in 1970, the Vietnam War came to Ohio. In less than 15 seconds, rifles fired by 28 Ohio National Guardsmen killed four college students and injured nine others. The shootings
An introduction to the art of making books offers a brief history of the craft, describes binding materials and methods, provides a look at a professional bookbinder's studio, and includes projects de
Introduces quilting, discussing the materials needed, basic stitches, design, finishing, and four simple projects, along with a brief history and a description of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Rubber-stamping is a craft limited only by your imagination. In this book you'll find lots of techniques and projects to get you started. You'll be amazed at how much you can do. Just let your creativ
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Presents an introduction to the exploration of outer space, discussing the history of astronomy, the big bang, the benefits of space exploration, its history and dangers, the International Space Stati
Introduces the sport of rock climbing, discussing the equipment, different types of climbing, safety measures, climbing techniques, skills needed, and the six classes of climbs.
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Morocco, discussing urban and rural families, education, food, Islamic holidays, and work activities.
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Nepal, discussing urban and rural families, education, teenage marriage, and work and leisure activities.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Explains how to write folktales, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Explains how to write legends, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, language, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Discusses the duties and responsibilities of a building contractor, the training needed, the steps involved in building a house, and the different types of construction jobs, and chronicles a day in t
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Uses first-hand accounts, quotes from participants, diagrams, photographs, and timelines to discuss the historic 1925 trial in which a Tennessee high school biology teacher was accused of violating st
Profiles several women who contributed to the creative work of the Harlem Renaissance, including writers Nella Larsen, Jessie Fauset, and Zora Neale Hurston, artist Augusta Savage, and singer Bessie S
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
