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Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - The Battle of Yorktown
W. Scott Ingram
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 8, 2002)By late September 1781, British commander General Lord Charles Cornwallis had not suffered any major defeats in nine months. Nonetheless, he soon found himself and his 8,0000 men trapped on a nearly indefensible piece of land. He was forced to surrender, and the Battle of Yorktown became the last major battle of the Revolution.
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Giants of Science - Nicolaus Copernicus
Scott Ingram
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, March 19, 2004)Inspiring stories of scientific pioneers and their successes and failures along the path of scientific discovery spark interest among readers. Each of these books include: Glossary For More Information section Index
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The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
W Scott Ingram, Scott Ingram
Hardcover (Facts on File, April 1, 2005)This book details the events leading up to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, the causes of the explosion, and the ensuing fallout, both immediate and long-term.
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Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - Battle of Bunker Hill
Scott Ingram
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Nov. 13, 2003)The Battles, the Leaders, the Presidents - And How Their Paths Intertwined Triangle Histories introduce a new concept for American history series. Each title interweaves, intersects, and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the broad subject at hand. Because the Triangle Histories provide a format in which major subjects and themes can be considered from various angles, each collection offers a truly multi-dimensional way to learn and understand more completely. Though each book stands alone, as a set the Revolutionary War collection forms a powerful and engaging way in which to learn about one of the greatest struggles our country has ever endured.
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Missouri: The Show Me State
W. Scott Ingram, Scott Ingram
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)Describes the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, state events and attractions, and social life and customs of Missouri, the state that leads the nation in lead production.
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Scott Ingram
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 1, 2004)Chronicles the stock market crash of 1929 and the following Great Depression, examining the causes of the crash, the impact of both, and describing efforts to end the Great Depression and prevent it from happening again.
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History's Villains - Attila the Hun
W. Scott Ingram
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 16, 2002)Attila rose to power among the Huns just as the Roman Empire was crumbling. As he sought to expand own empire through a system of military conquest and tribute, Attila the Hun inspired terror throughout Eastern Europe.
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Mexican Americans
Scott Ingram
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 30, 2006)Describes why many Mexicans immigrated to the United States and how they adapted to their new environment.
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Tsunami!: The 1946 Hilo Wave Of Terror
Scott Ingram
Library Binding (Bearport Pub Co Inc, Jan. 1, 2005)An addition to a nonfiction series describes the tsunami that hit the Hawaiian town of Hilo in 1946, and discusses how the disaster brought about tsunami warning systems.
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Want Fries With That?: Obesity And The Supersizing Of America
Scott Ingram
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 30, 2005)Offers recent statistics on the extent and consequences of obesity in modern America and provides a broad survey of the medical and social problems related to obesity.
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