Books with author Tom Streissguth

Presents the life of the nineteenth-century American author famous for his detective stories, horror stories, and poetry.

Traces the history of the labor movement in the United States through brief biographies of labor leaders: Samuel Gompers, Eugene Debs, William Haywood, "Mother" Jones, John Lewis, A. Philip Randolph, Jimmy Hoffa, and Cesar Chavez

Street skateboarders use railings, benches, and curbs to do tricks. Eager readers will explore the development of street style skateboarding from the 1950s to today. They will also learn about the equipment needed to safely skateboard and the competitions in which pros compete.

"Offers 12 different views on the growth of western territories and the impact on American Indians. Each page explores what happened during westward expansion and how it affected different people, and includes interesting sidebars, questions to consider,and historical images."--Provided by publisher.

Provides a look at how Napoleon Bonaparte's egotism, unrealistic dreams, and tendency to underestimate enemies led to the downfall of his Grand Armâee during the Napoleonic Wars.

Covers the social, political, and economic history of the 1920s, including developments in science, from astrophysics to laboratory science to discoveries and inventions; the creation of new professional sports leagues; the labor union movement; censorship, and writers, artists, and moviemakers. This volume captures the complexities of the 1920s.

Describes the lives and schemes of noted con artists, including Lord Gordon-Gordon, Charles Ponzi, and Clifford Irving.

Off-road motorcycles have features that make them safe to ride off the pavement. Students will learn about the variety of off-road motorcycles, the parts that allow them to tackle the tough terrain, and the sporting competitions that use off-road motorcycles.

Describes vert skateboarding, discussing its history, equipment, moves, and competitions.

Traces the history of bigotry and racism in the United States and looks at key individuals, including Senator McCarthy and Louis Farrakhan

An overview of Japan emphasizing its cultural aspects

Traces the history of the special forces unit known as the U.S. Navy SEALs, and the training its members must undergo, and its deployment in modern conflicts.