-
War Correspondents: Life Under Fire
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2003)Twenty Attention-Grabbing Career Titles Guaranteed to Get Your Middle Schoolers Thinking About Their Future This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession. The life of a war correspondent is dangerous. Reporting from the front lines often means putting oneself at risk for being hurt. This informative career guide explains the in and outs of becoming a war correspondent and provides the reader with tips on getting started on this challenging career path right now.
M
-
Anwar Sadat
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)Examines the life and leadership skills of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the peace process after the 1973 war with Israel.
R
-
Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Binge Drinking
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 16, 2001)None
Z
-
The Great Fire of London of 1666
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)Recounts the events leading up to the 1666 fire that destroyed most of London, tracing its course and aftermath, as well as the city's recovery.
N
-
The Monroe Doctrine: An End to European Colonies in America
Magdalena Alagna
Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2004)Explores the history of the Monroe Doctrine, which grew from President Monroe's 1823 speech to Congress into a lasting policy on how the United States should behave toward European nations.
S
-
Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Binge Drinking
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)Defines binge drinking--the consumption of four, five, or more drinks at once--looks at its risks and consequences, especially the increased danger of date rape, and suggests ways to handle the situation.
Z
-
The Monroe Doctrine: An End to European Colonies in America
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2003)Explores the history of the Monroe Doctrine, which grew from President Monroe's 1823 speech to Congress into a lasting policy on how the United States should behave toward European nations.
S
-
The Great Fire of London of 1666
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 15, 2003)Recounts the events leading up to the 1666 fire that destroyed most of London, tracing its course and aftermath, as well as the city's recovery.
R
-
Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 16, 2001)None
R
-
Wyatt Earp: Lawman of the American West
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2003)Wyatt Earp was best known as the fearless frontier lawman and as the survivor in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Part myth, and part truth, Earp's life is the stuff that legends are made of. He lived during a time of rapid westward expansion, when bigger-than-life characters aroused the imagination and stirred the attention of storytellers across the country. Both lawman and lawbreaker, he was a tireless self-promoter who encouraged the legends and the stories. Primary source images and fact boxes offer insight into this fascinating Wild West character.
S
-
The Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2002)Offers an introduction to the risks and dangers associated with cosmetic surgery, including a section of personal "horror stories."
S
-
Mae Jemison: The First African American Woman in Space
Magdalena Alagna
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 15, 2003)Provides insights into the life of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut, indcluding some of the steps she took to reach her goals.
M