Adam Woog

Discusses the creation, characteristics, and movies of the popular monster Godzilla.

Godzilla

Profiles the outlaw who, with his brother Frank, led a gang of bank and train robbers from the late 1860's through the 1870's.

Jesse James

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the first decade of the twentieth century, including daily life, labor relations, the conservation movement, and transportation.

The 1900s

Gospel music and its encouraging messages have touched millions of people over time, and continues to be a vigorous and inspiring music today. This book discusses the roots of gospel music from its early beginnings in the grim days of slavery to contemporary gospel music. Author Adam Woog includes informative sidebars and numerous quotations from authoritative sources.

The History of Gospel Music

Forbes real time net worth ratings puts Mark Zuckerberg at over 71 billion dollars. That isn't bad for a Harvard dropout. Readers will learn how this man's simple idea turned into a global phenomena and helped him create a social media empire.

Facebook Creator

Mark Zuckerberg

Explores the development and creation of the ilimb which is the first commercially available bionic hand. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.

Bionic Hand, The

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most well-known media personalities in the world. Her syndicated talk show, the Oprah Winfrey Show, ran from 1986 to 2011 and is largely credited with popularizing daytime tabloid talk shows. Oprah Winfrey is not only known for her business savvy and her dynamic personality but also for her philanthropic efforts and community service. This compelling biography covers the life of one of America's most impactful personalities. Chapters highlight the difficulties Oprah overcame in her childhood, her pioneering talk show, and her prominent role of as an influencer of culture, literature, and media.

Oprah Winfrey

Notorious for his widely publicized bank and train robberies, Jesse James will forever be known as the American outlaw and gang leader. James began his infamous career during the Civil War, as part of a group of Confederate guerrilla fighters in his native state of Missouri. But as the war ended, James turned his life toward crime and soon became a man on the run from the law. Joined by his older brother, Frank, and another set of brothers, James became one of the leaders of the famous James-Younger gang. As a group, these bandits ruled the West, terrorizing banks, stagecoaches, and railroads. Although James was feverishly hunted, he was never taken prisoner by US law enforcement. Instead, his career as an American outlaw was cut short when he was betrayed and murdered by a member of his own gang: Robert Ford. Already a celebrity when he was alive, Jesse James became a legend after his unforeseen death. With exciting text, vivid photos, and historical relics, Jesse James, part of the Wild West for Kids series, teaches kids why this one outlaw still fascinates people more than a century later!

The Wild West for Kids

Erin L. McCoy

When one country or region of the world is facing political upheaval, genocide, or war, what role should the international community play? Should powerful countries such as the United States police the world, ensuring widespread peace by intervening in such conflicts? Should each nation be responsible for managing its own conflicts? This book delves into the history of armed intervention to explore arguments both for and against military intervention, and to assess when and where it is necessary, if it is ever necessary at all. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and sidebars aid young-adult readers as they explore all sides of this debate.

Meddling Or Peacemaking?

Military Might and Global Intervention

Known to millions as J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez is one of the most prominent Latin American performers in the world. She has been called the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the United States by People en Español. As an actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and fashion designer, Lopez has a reputation for being a perfectionist and a demanding diva. But this dedication has paid off financially. According to Forbes, she is one of the richest Latino performers in the United States and ranked thirteenth on Forbes's 2019 list of the highest-paid women in entertainment. Read about this one-woman entertainment powerhouse in this full-color biography.

Jennifer Lopez, Updated Edition

Known to millions as J Lo, Jennifer Lopez is one of the prominent Latin American performers in the world. She has been called the influential Hispanic entertainer in the United States by People en Espanol. This biography tells about this one-woman entertainment powerhouse.

Jennifer Lopez

Describes the invention and development of YouTube. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

YouTube

Discusses the lives of eight famous magicians, including Robert-Houdin, Herrman the Great, Kellar, Harry Houdini, Jasper Maskelyne, David Copperfield, and Penn and Teller.

Magicians and Illusionists

The Walking Dead has become one of the most popular franchises in modern history. The cable adaption of the comic book series has the highest viewership of any cable series in history according to Nielsen. This informative biography discusses the life and work of Robert Kirkman, the originator of the Walking Dead comic books. Chapters cover Kirkman's relationship with the Zombie genre, his work with Marvel, and the development of the Walking Dead comic books and TV series.

Robert Kirkman

There are so many sources of information out there, some valid, some totally bunk. Help your readers find out fact from fiction when it comes to food. This book examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on food myths and facts. Readers will evaluate the roles of metabolism, exercise, and lifestyle in relation to maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy understanding about food.

Food Myths and Facts

Blake Shelton's long-standing role as a judge and singing coach on the NBC talent show The Voice has made him a popular fixture on America television. His career as a country music singer and songwriter earned him seven Grammy Award nominations and twenty-three number one hit singles. This comprehensive biography focuses on the life and work of country singer Blake Shelton. The book details Shelton's childhood, his struggle as a musician, and his rise to international fame.

Blake Shelton

Explores guys' body image, and discusses how to maintain a healthy body image.

How Guys See Themselves

Mirror Image

Vampire movies have a long and rich history, from what was probably the first one (in 1896), through the classics of the early-twentieth century (Nosferatu, Bela Lugosi's version of Dracula), and on to the present-day mania for Twilight and other modern takes. In between there have been hundreds of versions and variations, including American Sign Language vampires, comedies, space vampires, and much more. This book explores the lore of vampire films, why they remain perennially popular with audiences, and themes that run through the history of these cinematic bloodsuckers.

Vampires in the Movies

One of the greatest all-around running backs in National Football League history, Walter Payton set several league records-including career rushing yards (16,726); most games rushing for 100 or more yards (77); and rushing touchdowns (110)-during his 13-year career with the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed "Sweetness" by his Jackson State University teammates because of his smooth running style and friendly disposition, Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL MVP. In 1985, he rushed for more than 1,500 yards to help Chicago capture the most wins in franchise history, with a 15-1 regular season record. In the playoffs, the Bears outscored their opponents 101-10, including a dominating 46-10 victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Tragically, in February 1999, Payton was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. Less than six months later, he was dead, at the age of 45. Payton's legacy endures today through the charitable foundation that he and his wife, Connie, established in 1989. The Walter and Connie Payton Foundation has provided toys and school supplies to thousands of abused, neglected, and underprivileged children in Illinois.

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