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Building the Erie Canal
Rebecca Stefoff
Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)The Erie Canal was mocked as a big ditch when it was started, but by the time it was completed in 1825 it was called an engineering marvel. Readers learn how engineers overcame a rise in elevation of 568 feet between the Hudson River and Lake Erie with locks and aqueducts to create a waterway that changed America.
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Corals: Secrets of Their Reef-Making Colonies
Rebecca Stefoff
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2019)Huge coral reefs can stretch across oceans for miles! But take a closer look, and you'll see that each coral is actually a tiny, simple animal. Discover how both hard and soft corals build colonies. Then learn about the threats to corals and their reefs and how people can protect them.
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Stephen King
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)Describes the life and writing career of the American author famous for his horror novels and stories, including "The Shining," "Carrie," and "Misery."
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Texas and the Far West
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2002)Innovative and beautifully produced, this series traces the history of the New World from the arrival of Asian hunters in Alaska more than 15,000 years ago to the late 19th century. The books use authentic full-color reproductions of period maps to illustrate the fascinating story of North America. In addition to the stunning maps, each title benefits from incisive text and numerous striking color pictures that bring each period to vivid life. Each title contains a glossary, map list, chronology of landmark events, guide to further reading and index.
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Space Race: An Interactive Space Exploration Adventure
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)You are living in a time of change and progress. World War II is over, but the Cold War between the United States and its former ally, the Soviet Union, is on. The United States government is afraid the Soviet Union will use space to develop weapons with its space technology. We want to get there first! Will you help your country by developing the first space rocket, or perhaps moving to Cape Canaveral to train as an astronaut?
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Building the Erie Canal
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)Explains the creation of the Erie Canal, including why it was built, how the canal was designed, and its legacy in New York.
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Oregon
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2005)Celebrate the richness and diversity of the United States of America in this exciting series. Readers can explore the unique character of each state -- its land and waterways, its history, its government and economy, its festivals, cultural diversity, landmarks and exciting stories of success. Readers will also hear the voices of men and women alive today. They will see the beauties and hidden treasures of each state and hear the social issues and concerns faced by the residents.Each book opens with a series of quotes by both contemporary residents and people from the past -- giving voice to the state's concerns, admiration for the people, love of the land, nostalgia for the past and excitement for the future.
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Building Roads
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2015)Introduces readers to the engineering behind building roads.
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Finding the Lost Cities
Rebecca Stefoff
Paperback (Oxford University Press, Oct. 1, 1998)Featuring numerous black-and-white and color photographs of dig sites and artifacts, as well as 14 specially commissioned maps, this book will enable any budding archaeologist to set out on the voyage of a lifetime. The twelve "lost cities" awaiting both discovery and exploration in these pages include Troy, Angkor, Machu Picchu, Petra, Knossos, Nineveh, and Ur.
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Building the Hoover Dam
Rebecca Stefoff
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)Explains the creation of the Hoover Dam, including why it was built, how it was designed, and its legacy as one of America's modern civil engineering wonders.
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