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Contemporary Lives
Essential Library
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2012)Chronicles the lives and careers of eight popular entertainers, including Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift.
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Chien-Shiung Wu: Nuclear Physicist
Nelson Yomtov, Essential Library
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)Looks at the life and work of the Chinese nuclear physicist who made breakthrough discoveries in nuclear fission and the scientific understanding of atoms.
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Civil War Causes
Michael Capek, Essential Library
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 15, 2016)Provides historical context for the American Civil War, discussing such topics as national expansion, the Dred Scott decision, and "Bleeding Kansas."
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Essential Issues Set 4
Essential Library
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)Essential Issues explores current problems and crises around the globe. Each book offers a historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on individuals and society. The books also investigate how people are working to correct or solve the issues and analyze any surrounding controversies or conflicting viewpoints. Engaging text and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of each issue. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Contemporary Lives
Essential Library
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2013)Contemporary Lives introduces prominent people in present-day culture and explores how these headliners are currently making names for themselves while becoming successful business people and influencing society. Through a chronological narrative that builds a well-rounded foundation for the reader, these books also show the biographical side of each star. Readers will be left with a clear picture of who the person is, what he or she has contributed thus far in life socially and culturally, and why each individual has such a large fan base--in essence, showing why these subjects are considered markers of Contemporary Lives. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.