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American History by Decade - The 1940s
Don Nardo
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 22, 2003)In this pivotal decade, the United States underwent the ordeal of total war as it entered and won World War II. The conflict ended with the dawn of the atomic age and the last years of the decade witnessed the stirrings of the Cold War. Meanwhile, popular music, including the big band craze, and the advent of television supplied a needed distraction to increasing numbers of people.
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Dams And Levees
Kevin Hile
Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, July 27, 2007)Explains why people build dams and levees, discusses the history of dams and the different forms they can take, and describes what effect they have on the environment.
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History of the World - The Declaration of Independence
Don Nardo
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Jan. 13, 2003)Perhaps the greatest single democratic document ever written, the Declaration of Independence spells out the basic creed of the United States. In a straightforward, engaging, well-documented narrative, this volume explores the background events leading to the Declaration, its composition by Thomas Jefferson, and its important legacy.
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Seeds of a Nation - West Virginia
Margaret Coull Phillips
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, June 11, 2003)West Virginia begins with the story of the earliest native inhabitants and ends with the entry of West Virginia into the United States as the 35th state. The unique history of West Virginia is explored and the events that led to statehood are examined. (20020301)
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The KidHaven Science Library - Volcanoes
Patricia D. Netzley
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Dec. 13, 2002)Volcanoes have been erupting since the beginning of the Earth's formation. They have captured humankind's attention with their awesome power and beauty. This anthology covers the science and study of volcanoes, some of the major volcanic disasters, and some of what has been and is being developed to avert potential catastrophe.
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Returning Wildlife - Grizzly Bears
John E. Becker
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, May 30, 2003)Grizzly bears were the dominant predators west of the Mississippi River until white settlers arrived in the middle of the nineteenth century. From that point until the 1970s grizzly bears were killed relentlessly. Following the enactment of the Endangered Species Act grizzly bears began a slow recovery in the western United States.
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History of the World - The Holocaust
Charles George
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Nov. 8, 2002)Six million dead. Jews in Europe faced possible extinction when Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rose to power in Germany. The Holocaust tells the story of Hitler's attempt to annihilate the Jews, how some fought back, and how survivors of the concentration camps later sought justice for those hideous crimes.
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American History by Decade - The 1930s
Don Nardo
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 8, 2003)America experienced tremendous economic and social upheaval in this turbulent decade. Covered are the ravages of the Great Depression and how the outbreak of World War II in Europe affected the country, as well as how Americans went to the movies and entered dance marathons in an effort to forget their troubles.
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Seeds of a Nation - North Carolina
Teresa L. Hyman
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, June 5, 2003)This book explores North Carolina's dynamic history and the unique people who helped turn the rugged Tar Heel colony into a state.
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Foods of Iceland
Barbara Sheen
Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, May 23, 2011)Studying world cultures has never tasted so good! A delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations and customs. A Taste of Culture offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. Specifically prepared for upper-elementary and lower-middle school students, each volume in this series introduces a country and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, recipes, customs, eating habits and food sources.
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Chemical Reaction
Roberta Baxter
Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, Aug. 25, 2004)Describes many different types of reactions, including acid-base reactions, oxidation, and photosynthesis; presents some potential uses for chemical reactions; and gives an overview of the building blocks of elements and compounds.
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Seeds of a Nation - Kentucky
Shelia Wyborny
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, June 3, 2003)Kentucky provided rich hunting grounds for many Native American groups, and with the arrival of the Europeans on American soil, they too were attracted to Kentucky for its abundant wildlife. Famous frontiersmen, such as Daniel Boone, helped found communities, which were often under siege by Indians, seeking to reclaim their traditional hunting lands. Finally after the Revolutionary War and disputes over ownership of the land, Kentucky became the fifteenth state in the union in 1792.
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