Books in Revolution! series

Hip hop has become more than just a popular genre of music: it is a dynamic culture with its own unique fashion, language, art, and philosophies. This series discusses the lives and accomplishments of the biggest stars of hip hop, who have broken music records, launched successful businesses, advocated for causes closest to their hearts, and given back to their communities. Full-color photographs, insightful details, and direct quotations from the individuals will help readers understand what drove these influential hip-hop artists to follow their dreams, and how they have revolutionized mainstream culture and inspired others. Features include: At-level version of Stars of Hip Hop series so all students, regardless of reading level, can explore and discuss the same topics. Sidebars expand on related timely topics. Uses high-interest text to promote leisure reading. Further Reading with current books and informative websites encourage further exploration. Timelines present important milestones in an easy-to-read format.

Imagine a portrait with too many noses or a landscape without a horizon. Why paint a violin in disjointed pieces or a wobbling Eiffel Tower? The Cubists looked at the world from new angles and challenged the art of the past. Cubism was a revolution in shape and form--but how and why did it happen?This book lifts the lid on the world of Cubism. From inspiration to creation, Art Revolutions--Cubism tells you all you need to know about the leading works and figures of this puzzling modern art movement.

In this title, readers will examine the pivotal commanders of the American Revolution. Engaging text introduces readers to the lives of important leaders including George Washington, King George III, Samuel Adams, Lord Frederick North, Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Horatio Gates, Nathanael Greene, Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, and Patrick Henry. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of historys bloodiest revolutions are presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution. The stories of this historic episodes key players are narrated, including the tales of such well-known characters as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte. There is a thorough treatment of Frances economy, government, and social life both before, during the various phases of, and after the Revolution. Napoleons post-Revolutionary European conquests and subsequent downfall and exile are also narrated in this title sure to captivate all readers.

In 2132, “We the people …” means nothing, and it hasn’t for a hundred years. Like all the citizens of the American Union, eighteen-year-old Erianna Keating is not to ask questions. She is not to believe anything except what the A.U. tells her. More importantly, she’s not supposed to know what she doesn’t know, nor that she’s a pawn. Like everyone else, though, she is, and like everyone else, she is a hundred percent oblivious to what’s going on. Or is she? Are they? Erianna thinks going to Perry Road and joining the national registration program is her next step toward adulthood; the 2132 candidates for adult-classification, though, are in for a big surprise. Especially Erianna. Thanks to Zane Warren, an awkward but hot guy who won’t shut up about a history that doesn’t—or shouldn’t—matter anymore, Erianna will know. Will learn. That includes finding out what actually happens after registration and doing something, anything, about it. Fixing what went wrong, what caused the U.S.A. to split into two countries, though, is not on Erianna’s bucket list, but as she faces her future, she must decide whether to fall in line with the American Union’s plan for her, or to consider that Zane might not be wrong, and the time for revolution begins now.

Just how much can a girl take before she cracks? Eighteen year old Anna Keating is about to find out. In just one week, Anna learned her country isn’t the safe haven she always thought, that lies built her adolescence, and her destiny is no longer pre-determined. In fact, thanks to Zane Warren, Anna has no future—at least not in the normal sense for a new adult in the American Union. Even worse, and with no thanks to Zane, Anna’s on a mission she doesn’t understand, one Zane set it in motion and made her promise to follow through with—no matter what. He means it, too. Under no circumstance is Anna to stay in the A.U. Getting to the United States, though, isn’t the cakewalk Zane described. To make it there at all, Anna will have to rely on gut instinct, determination and the belief that once she’s through the wall, everything will be better. That may be impossible to do since she doesn’t believe it. Of course, she could go rogue and defy Zane’s order, but if she does, she knows she’ll break his heart. More than that, she’ll crush his soul.