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Dirt Bikes
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2017)Offers readers a close-up look at dirt bikes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a ""How It Works"" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
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What Was the Missouri Compromise?: And Other Questions about the Struggle over Slavery
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2012)When the Missouri Territory applied for statehood in 1818, the United States had an equal number of free states and slave states. The territory's leaders wanted Missouri to be a slave state. But that would have destroyed the balance of representation in Congress. A heated debate broke out. The southern representatives and Missouri's leaders thought states should be able to decide the slavery question for themselves. Northern members of Congress thought otherwise. Would the Union split apart over the question of slavery? The Missouri Compromise settled the argument and saved the Union―temporarily. So why was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 so controversial? Who was the great compromiser? What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise? Discover the facts about one of the most debated compromises in U.S. history.
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Sports Cars
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2017)Offers readers a close-up look at sports cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a ""How It Works"" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
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What Was the Missouri Compromise?: And Other Questions about the Struggle over Slavery
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2012)When the Missouri Territory applied for statehood in 1818, the United States had an equal number of free states and slave states. The territory's leaders wanted Missouri to be a slave state. But that would have destroyed the balance of representation in Congress. A heated debate broke out. The southern representatives and Missouri's leaders thought states should be able to decide the slavery question for themselves. Northern members of Congress thought otherwise. Would the Union split apart over the question of slavery? The Missouri Compromise settled the argument and saved the Union―temporarily. So why was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 so controversial? Who was the great compromiser? What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise? Discover the facts about one of the most debated compromises in U.S. history.
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Flying Cars
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2019)Gives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a ""How It Works"" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
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Building a House
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2020)This title gives readers a close-up look at how houses are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a Thats Amazing! special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.
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Building a House
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2020)This title gives readers a close-up look at how houses are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a Thats Amazing! special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.
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Hip-Hop Dance
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2017)Introduces the history and basic concepts of hip-hop dance. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.
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Building a Road
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2020)This title gives readers a close-up look at how roads are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a Thats Amazing! special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.
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Irish Dance
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paperback (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2017)Introduces the history and basic concepts of Irish dance. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.
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Dirt Bikes
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Jan. 1, 2017)Offers readers a close-up look at dirt bikes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a ""How It Works"" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
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