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The power and destruction of the atomic bomb is revealed through the experiences of those involved in and impacted by the decision to drop the first one on Hiroshima. Includes the amazing story of one man who survived the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Provides a fascinating account of the background and unfolding of a major spark of the American Revolution. Far from what many imagine the protest was like, the actual details are far more nuanced and interesting.
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This is historical retelling that engrosses and educates. Lyrically written text guides readers through the challenges of firefighting and how the relentless demands on firefighters required rethinking the way these services were managed. The setting comes alive with fast-paced drama driven by misguided choices and dire consequences. Timelines of the location and related events, and of the world g ... AUTHOR
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Viewed by many as a turning point in Americans' ability to trust their government, the Vietnam War remains controversial even today. Why? What was it about this war that led to overt lies, deadly protests, and a strong mistrust of elected leaders? An intriguing look at a period of upheaval in American history.
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A captivating look at the players, coaches, and others and their experiences in the league that preceded Jackie Robinson's breakthrough of MLB's color barrier. Interesting enough to engage even readers who lack an interest in baseball.
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A time of extraordinary changes in almost every realm, the 1920's roared nothing less than cultural transformation. Following the major areas that influenced and were influenced by the era, the book introduces young readers to an era of seismic shifts that ended with a spectacular crash.
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With remarkable and fascinating detail, this fast-paced book reveals the unfolding of D-Day. Related background is clearly explained, enabling readers to understand and appreciate the significance of this historic event. AUTHOR
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Take the challenge! Stella Diaz takes the challenge on multiple levels. As a new fourth grader she must take on the challenge of more homework and social relationships – boy-girl dynamics and teamwork assignments. She also challenges herself in her two favorite areas – oceanography and art. But, oh my! Can she take the challenge of a new family dynamic? Can she fulfill her dreams? AUTHOR
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This striking 40th anniversary edition of this acclaimed bestseller by Newbery Medalist McKinley brings a beloved classic to a fresh audience. Ideal for fans of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine. AUTHOR
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At fourteen Langston is uprooted from his home in rural Alabama to post-war inner-city Chicago. He is utterly lost with no friends or family for comfort and only his overworked father to help him through the difficulties of city living. But one day running from ever-present bullies, he accidentally finds his first oasis, a public library, where he begins to find himself. AUTHOR
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Ellie is a tough and brave orphan living in the fantastical island City ruled by cruel Inquisitors. One day she rescues a boy from the belly of a dying whale, and he has no memory. But the Inquisitors believe he is the Evil Enemy who drowned the world and insist on burning him at the stake. Against all odds she rescues the boy again and manages to hide him while trying to discover his true identit ... AUTHOR
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Young Derek faces multiple end-of-year stresses at once. First, there are annual tests and standardized tests at school with results enhanced by a dare from an ace student. Then there is the pending loss of one of his best friends who is moving to China. And, of course, his Yankees are in the playoffs against the other best team of the league. Dealing with all the stress Derek must remind himself ... AUTHOR
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Grant simply loves to run – around town, with his best bud, Jay, and as a winning member of the school track team. He pounds out the miles until one day he really does pound the pavement – he face-plants just before the finish line! Hurt and embarrassed Grant must rebuild his self-esteem, but his social-media-loving brother has the video and sends it viral across the internet. To regain his co ... AUTHOR
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Readers sense a young girl's struggle between loyalty to her homeland and love for her parents. Hitler's Germany challenges her loyalties, her beliefs, and her trust. AUTHOR
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An adventurous story of a frontier boy raised by Indians, The Light in the Forest is a beloved American classic. When John Cameron Butler was a child, he was captured in a raid on the Pennsylvania frontier and adopted by the great warrrior Cuyloga. Renamed True Son, he came to think of himself as fully Indian. But eleven years later his tribe, the Lenni Lenape, has signed a treaty with the white m ... AUTHOR
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Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff hates being the new kid in a new school in a new town in a new state. Each day brings some new weird Boston thing to get used to, but soon Morgy feels he may just fit in after all. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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Set in 17th-century Korea, this story is of a young girl who yearns to see what lies beyond the walls of her family's home and enlarge her world. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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Ten-year-old Willy needs to win the big dogsled race in order to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm--but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox. © 2009-2024 Clerestory Learning/Make Way for Books, llc