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Living Through the Vietnam War
Clara MacCarald
Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, July 1, 2018)Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
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Michelle Obama: Health Advocate
Clara MacCarald
Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)Offers readers an inside look into the life of Michelle Obama and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged children to be healthy and supported educational opportunities for females across the globe. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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Sophie Scholl Fights Hitlers Regime
Clara MacCarald
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2019)Explores the history, events, and aftermath of Sophie Scholl's fight against Hitler's regime. Through insightful text, In Their Own Words special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a historic example of social activism.
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The Battle of Gettysburg: Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War
Clara MacCarald
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2017)Explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.
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Irish Immigrants: In Their Shoes
Clara MacCarald
Library Binding (Momentum, Aug. 1, 2017)Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Irish immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.
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Children During the Civil War
Clara Maccarald
Library Binding (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2018)Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Civil War. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.
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Turning Poop into Power Fuel
Clara MacCarald
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 15, 2018)Describes how human waste can be turned into a source of fuel, as used by traditional peoples and as modern biogas and other products, and discusses using it as a power source in space and at a possible Mars colony.
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Children in Japanese American Confinement Camps
Clara MacCarald
Library Binding (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2018)Presents true accounts of children forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.
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Marijuana
Clara MacCarald
Library Binding (Rosen Central, Dec. 15, 2019)State governments are relaxing laws about marijuana use for both recreational and medicinal purposes. But just how harmless is this popular drug? This informative volume explores the effects, dangers, and possible benefits of marijuana. Despite what many believe, users can become addicted to marijuana. When young people ingest marijuana, it may negatively affect the way their brain develops. However, marijuana also helps patients with cancer, AIDS, epilepsy, and other conditions. This essential book provides students with up-to-date information about all aspects of marijuana use and suggests age-appropriate resources for those struggling with marijuana addiction.
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Silicon
Clara Maccarald
Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)"Soda cans are made from aluminum, but where did that metal come from? Earth's core contains nickel and iron--and so do meteorites that fall from outer space. You are a carbon-based life form, but are there life forms based on other elements? Silver can be made into jewelry, but is also used in medical tools. Your body also processes elements--the air you breathe contains oxygen and nitrogen. In this ten-book series, we'll break the elements out of the confines of the periodic table, and show readers what they can really do. How do elements impact everyday life? Let's find out!"--
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Copper
Clara Maccarald
Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with -- and now it's an important component of electronic technology! This informative text explores the ins and outs of this versatile element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body. Take a look and discover what your ancestors already knew thousands of years ago: copper is amazing!"--Back cover.
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Silicon
Clara Maccarald
Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)"Soda cans are made from aluminum, but where did that metal come from? Earth's core contains nickel and iron--and so do meteorites that fall from outer space. You are a carbon-based life form, but are there life forms based on other elements? Silver can be made into jewelry, but is also used in medical tools. Your body also processes elements--the air you breathe contains oxygen and nitrogen. In this ten-book series, we'll break the elements out of the confines of the periodic table, and show readers what they can really do. How do elements impact everyday life? Let's find out!"--
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