Books with author Jr. Micklos

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue create exciting stories and place readers in the boots of realistic sailors in the elite world of the United States Navy's special forces. Readers dive into realistic storylines, getting a sense of the missions confronting real special ops sailors, and making choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story. Scenarios are developed and lead up to choices, which the readers take to control the direction of the character and story. This format creates a unique and powerful experience for readers as they face the challenges and decisions that real people encounter.

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue create exciting stories and place readers in the boots of realistic sailors in the elite world of the United States Navy's special forces. Readers dive into realistic storylines, getting a sense of the missions confronting real special ops sailors, and making choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story. Scenarios are developed and lead up to choices, which the readers take to control the direction of the character and story. This format creates a unique and powerful experience for readers as they face the challenges and decisions that real people encounter.

Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans were outnumbered more than 10 to 1, but they were ready to fight to the death for independence from Mexico. Lively language and historical illustrations help readers feel as if they are part of the fight. The text is clear where fact meets legend in this historical battle. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards.

Though the Pony Express existed for less than two years, its legend lives on today. Its mission was to deliver mail 2,000 miles across the American plains and deserts in half the time it would take by stagecoach. Riders faced many dangers, from hostile American Indians to wicked weather. Lively language and historical illustrations will help readers feel as if they are part of the journey. Meets Common Core criticial thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Crafted to meet Common Core craft and structure reading standards, this series focuses on major crises in U.S. history. With chapters focused on cause/effect, chronology, comparison, and problem/solution text structures, readers will investigate these major events and examine their lasting effects on people and places. Readers will come to see how even the darkest tragedies can inspire positive changes for future generations.

Crafted to meet Common Core craft and structure reading standards, this series focuses on major crises in U.S. history. With chapters focused on cause/effect, chronology, comparison, and problem/solution text structures, readers will investigate these major events and examine their lasting effects on people and places. Readers will come to see how even the darkest tragedies can inspire positive changes for future generations.

You may think you have it tough and work really hard, but not compared with children who had to work for a living in the past and even today. Although child labour laws are now in affect in many countries, in some places children still toil long hours in horrible conditions for little pay. Some are not even allowed to attend school. Children at Work Throughout History examines how labour laws have changed over the years in many countries but shows there is still work to be done to protect children and their rights worldwide.