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History's Villains - Josef Stalin
Lewis Parker
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 24, 2002)Under the leadership of Josef Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a relatively backward nation into the second most important industrial nation in the world. For these achievements, however, the Soviet people paid a high price: the loss of millions of lives, massive material and spiritual deprivation, political repression , and an authoritarian system of rule. (20030301)
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John Jacob Astor and the Fur Trade
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)John Jacob Astor came to America with only seven flutes to sell and $25 in his pocket. From there, he made a fortune. Accessible text, engaging photos, illustrations, charts, and maps tell the story of how Astor's work with the fur trade and New York real estate made him a tycoon.
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Classifying Plants and Animals
Lewis Parker
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 2005)With an estimated 13 to 14 million different plants and animals on Earth, a classification system is critical to the scientific study and appreciation of the plant and animal world.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Did you know that Cornelius Vanderbilt started his own business when he was sixteen years old? Or that at the time of his death he employed more people than any other company in the United States? Vanderbilt was a self-made man who made a big impact on the steamboat and railroad industries. Students will enjoy reading about how Vanderbilt made his millions while forever changing the way Americans lived.
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Why Japanese Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Many Japanese immigrants came to America to find jobs and new opportunities. Life for Japanese immigrants was not easy. Students will be amazed to learn about the many different hardships that Japanese immigrants had to overcome. Colorful photos and maps, fascinating facts, and simple text will keep reluctant readers engaged.
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Why Vietnamese Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)The Vietnam War left millions of people homeless. Thousands of refugees moved from Vietnam to the United States. Written in simple, accessible text, readers will be inspired by the story of the Vietnamese immigrants. Color photographs, maps, and interesting facts bring this important part of American history to life.
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How to Draw the Life and Times of Harry S. Truman
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2005)A biography of the thirty-third president of the United States is interspersed with step-by-step instructions for drawing objects and items related to the president's life, including a portrait of the man himself.
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Why Mexican Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Readers may not realize that a large part of the American Southwest once belonged to Mexico. Young readers will learn how our southern neighbors have helped to build America in the past and continue to do so today. Colorful photos and illustrations combined with easy-to-read text make this book an important addition to any school library.
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J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)J. Pierpont Morgan was one of the most successful bankers to have ever lived in America. Read about Morgan's life and times, how he saved the American economy from collapse and spent more than the government does in a year to form U.S. Steel. Readers will be amazed by J. Pierpont Morgan's story of wealth and power.
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Force and Motion
Lewis Parker
Paperback (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 2014)Force and Motion (Reading Essentials in Science: Material World) [Paperback] ...
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Why Irish Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)When disease ruined lreland's potato harvest in the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of people left in search of a new life. Many of these people turned to America. High/Low readers will be inspired by the story of the lrish people who worked hard to become an important part of their newfound home.
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Dutch Colonies in the Americas
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2003)Provides information on the settlement of America by the Dutch, discussing where they settled, key figures, and life during the time.
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