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Germany
Susan E Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2011)Provides information about Germany, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
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Civil War Aftermath and Reconstruction
Susan E. Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 15, 2016)This title examines the period the following the Civil War, in which the nation's leadership, former slaves, and veterans of the conflict grappled with the changes of the postwar era. Gripping narrative text, historic photographs, and primary sources make the book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. 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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World War II
Susan E. Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2013)Provides information on events leading up to the war, important battles and campaigns, political and military leaders, and the effects of the war on society and international relations.
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The Quest
Susan E Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics of essay writing. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. 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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Australia
Susan E Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2013)Provides information about Australia, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
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Ancient Rome
Susan E. Hamen
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)Describes the history, daily life, religion, and social customs of ancient Rome.
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Industrial Revolution
Susan E. Hamen
Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2009)Examines the technological innovations and social changes that were bought about by the Industrial Revolution, describing the inventions which transformed textiles, transportation, communications, the generation of electricity, and manufacturing of steel.
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The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears
Susan E. Hamen
Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2019)The Indian Removal Act promised Native Americans money and supplies to move west to an area called Indian Territory. The government said the Native Americans could live there forever. That promise was broken
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Heroin and Its Dangers
Susan E Hamen
Hardcover (Brightpoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)With the country experiencing a rising heroin addiction problem, teens need to be informed about the risks and dangers of this incredibly addictive drug. Heroin and Its Dangers looks at stories of addiction, the history of the drug, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment.
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Who Invented the Radio?: Tesla vs. Marconi
Susan E. Hamen
Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2018)You may have heard the story of how Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but what if it isn't entirely true? What if the brilliant young inventor Nikola Tesla was working on advancing radio technology at exactly the same time? You'll be captivated by the tale of two invention powerhouses facing off in a race to create the first long-range radio. In a battle filled with successes and setbacks, see how Marconi and Tesla set out to take home the gold. You'll never look at the radio the same way again!
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Before Social Media
Susan E. Hamen
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2020)Travel back in time to find out what life was like before social media. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a Blast from the Past special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people shared their interests, got news, and connected with friends.
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Animal Sprinting Stars
Susan E Hamen
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)Which animal athletes would win the gold, silver, and bronze medal in a sprinting competition: the green basilisk lizard, cheetah, or peregrine falcon? Explore the animal kingdom's best sprinters and compare how their skills rate against one another. Additional features include fun facts, captivating photos, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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