Steven Otfinoski

Timothy J. Griffin

An Interactive History Adventure

Child Labor Reform Movement

"Explores various perspectives on the process of building the transcontinental railroad. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--

an interactive engineering adventure

Building the transcontinental railroad

"Describes the role infantryman played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

an interactive history adventure

World War II infantrymen

Your car is out of gas and you go to Monster Mansion seeking help. Vampires, werewolves, and zombies await you. You decide which path to take next.

Midnight at Monster Mansion

Suzanne Collins

When Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, states in the South began seceding, refusing to be ruled by an antislavery party. The Civil War began weeks after he took office. Lincoln became the commander-in-chief of the Union armies during four years of bloody fighting. He also became the main spokesman for the ideals of the Union cause. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Southern states free of their masters, and making the ending of slavery one of the Union's goals. Lincoln was reelected in 1864, and by early 1865, a Union victory was near. "With malice toward none and charity for all, let us bind up the nation's wounds." Lincoln said in his second inaugural. The war ended in early April. Days later, Lincoln was assassinated by a Southern sympathizer, and so became the highest-ranking victim of the great Civil War. Book jacket.

America's 16th President

Abraham Lincoln

On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you and your new husband be able to escape certain doom as you wait for your train to leave the station? Can you climb onto your house's roof for safety before the building completely fills with water? Will you join in the effort to save others who are floating by on the roofs of their houses? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive one of the deadliest disasters in American history.

Can You Survive the Johnstown Flood?

Quicksand is formed when too much water flows into an area of sand or soil, turning it into a thick muck. While wet dirt might not sound all that dangerous, it can actually be deadly. Find out where quicksand is most likely to form and follow the sto

Quicksand

"Explains the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--

Core Events of an Industrial Disaster

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Zookeepers are highly trained individuals who manage animals in captivity for conservation, or, to be displayed for public enjoyment. Zookeepers are responsible for cleaning and feeding the animals, behavioral observation, and educating the public through presentations. This jovial book explores various branches of the field and covers pertinent training, education, job duties, career path, and employment opportunities. Lively text profiles professionals on the job, and also delves into the emotional side of a career committed to serving animals. This in-depth view gives young readers a true glimpse into the world of zoos and a zookeeper.

Zookeeper

This former attorney general has broken more than a few glass ceilings in her career. Kamala Harris, a daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants and raised by a single mother, brought her intelligence and drive to California's District Attorney and Attorney General's offices. In 2016, she campaigned for the U.S. Senate as a representative from California, and won. Her win made her the second Black woman to be elected to the Senate. However, she didn't stop there, becoming a contender for the Democratic nomination for president during the 2020 presidential campaign. Chosen by the winning Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, Harris became the first female, Black, South Asian, and person of color to become United States vice president.

Politician

Kamala Harris

"Describes the sinking of the Lusitania. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--

The Sinking of the Lusitania

The troll tells his own version of what happened when three billy goats named Billy, Bill, and William Gruff tried to cross his bridge.

The Truth about Three Billy Goats Gruff

On the morning of Sunday, June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbian protestors. This one event sparked a conflict that would grow to involve all of Europe and even the United States. Readers will find out how each nation played a role in World War I, what life was like for soldiers in the trenches, how people around the world felt about the war, and much more.

World War I

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring an incredible story to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced the most successful ditching in aviation history - the emergency river landing of US Airways Flight 1549. On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was faced with disaster when his Airbus A320 airplane struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. With no engine power and no airports close enough for a landing, Captain Sully had no choice but to ditch his craft in the Hudson River. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

The Hudson Hero of Flight 1549

Captain Sully's River Landing

Historian Theodore White called it "the most dangerous, terrifying, barbarous aerial transport run in the world â€¦ the skyway to Hell." Life Magazine called it “the most dangerous non-combat flying in the war, the world's worst weather over the world's highest mountains.” Both of these statements are referring to the Hump, which was a perilous 500-mile flight path across the eastern Himalayan Mountains many U.S. pilots flew during World War II in order to keep the Allies well-supplied in China. Between 1943 and 1945, about 3,000 pilots went down in the Hump. Only about 1,200 made it back to safety. This narrative nonfiction title recounts the many dangers pilots faced on their missions, including ice storms, high winds, narrow mountain passageways, and attacks by Japanese Zeroes. It also recounts the equally daring rescue attempts to save these pilots, many of which were made by the Indo-China Division of Search and Rescue. Using personal accounts from pilots, rescuers, and U.S. Air Force staff, this fast-paced narrative puts young readers in the cockpit alongside some of the war's bravest pilots.

The Untold Story of U. S. Pilots Who Braved the Hump in World War II

Pilots in Peril!

Scholastic Inc

Ann McGovern

The Story of Deborah Sampson

A Lesson Plan Book for the Secret Soldier

Describes the life and career of the South African civil rights worker and his impact on race relations in his country.

The Fight Against Apartheid

Nelson Mandela

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for fast-flying Hummingbirds. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.

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