Looks at the events leading up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; highlights from the protest, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech; and its lasting legacy.
The era of Anglo-American colonization, while brief, had a great impact on the development of Texas and the United States. Readers will discover what drew Anglo-American settlers to Texas, and what ca
Looks at the events surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock in 1957, the nine African-American students who broke the color barrier, and the effects of the civil rights movem
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of test pilots, including information on flight simulators, commercial airline testing, and classified military projects.
Introduces the concept of matter, provides examples of common forms of matter, and presents information on changes in pressure and the kinetic theory of matter.
Presents information about cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and other deadly natural disasters, and provides examples of some of the deadliest of each type in history.
Discusses the life and career of the basketball player and describes the successes of his charity, the Kevin Durant Family Foundation, which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Discusses the basics of social networking, its benefits and dangers, and the different types of social networking sites, and explains some of the current and future trends in the field.
Introduces weblogs, presents information on the history of the blog, describes how to create a blog that will attract followers, and explores how bloggers form communities within the blogosphere.
Presents a history of magic and sorcery, describing how ancient peoples believed in the power of magic spells and rituals, from ancient Egyptians and druids to the mythical tales of Britain's Merlin t
Introduces computer and internet databases, presents information on the history of databases, describes internet security and data trails, and explores different types of databases and how they are us
Describes the history of performance cars from makers Jaguar and Aston Martin, and compares the power, speed, and awards histories of different models from each maker.
Discusses the abolitionist movement in the United States, including such notable abolitionists as Sojourner Truth, Benjamin Franklin, and Frederick Douglass.
Looks at fables, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Looks at legends, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
This enchanting book delves into the history of folktales, or stories made up by peoples around the world to teach important values to their children. Traditional folktales from a variety of Native Am
Introduces the German company; profiles different types of motorcycle models, including information about their speed, performance, and appearance; and discusses scooters and enduro bikes.
Introduces the six different models of Ducati motorcycles, discussing the environments in which they work the best, individual features, and performance.
Chronicles the history of the American motorcycle manufacturer; profiles top models and includes information about their speed, performance, and appearance; describes how different motorcycles are use
Chronicles the history of the Japanese corporation; profiles different types of models, including information about their speed, performance, and appearance; and discusses motocross racing.
Chronicles the history of the Japanese corporation; profiles different types of models, including information about their speed, performance, and appearance; and discusses motocross racing.
