Books published by publisher Bluewood Books

Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun! Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more!

Readers will be fascinated to learn about a wide range of scientists who have attained recognition or have demonstrated unique abilities in a variety of scientifc fields including, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, physics, anthropology, oceanography, botany, and medicine.Chronolgically presented, this book begins with Pythagoras (c. 580 BC to c 500 BC) and ends with Stephen Hawking (b. 1942). As with all of the scientists featured in 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History, both men sought answers to the physical world around them. Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher and mathematician, coined the world philosphy, believed that mathematics and nature were harmonious and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem. Hawking, an English physicist, combined the theory of relativity with quantum mechanics to describe the properties of black holes.

From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the majestic Victoria Falls, from the mysterious Cango Caves to the grand Mount Everest–100 Natural Wonders of the World is the perfect guide to discovering and exploring some of nature's greatest wonders.Discover some of the most extraordinary natural phenomena. Travel back in time to uncover the beginnings of some of the best-known sites in the world–what geological processes shaped them, which tribes first inhabited them, and how early explorers stumbled upon these incredible places.

Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun! Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more!

Arranged chronologically, this selection of 100 profiles reveals how much women have done to shape history. Beginning with Queen Makare Hatshepsut (c. 1503-1468 B.C.) and concluding with Rigoberta Menchu, still actively involved in human rights issues, the concisely written profiles span history and place each woman's accomplishments within the context of the society in which she lived. As a bonus for readers who enjoy trivia and challenges, Rolka includes a trivia quiz and a list of related projects. A time line, locator maps, cross-references, and an index are planned. With those promised additions, the book, while not inclusive, will be a must for women's history collections.

In this book readers will discover a wide range of men and women who have had dramatic effects upon the history of the world including: military (Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan); monarchs (Elizabeth I and Louis XVI); dictators (Joseph Stalin and Nikita Khrushchev); religious (Pope John XXIII and Siddhartha Gautama); U.S. Presidents (George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt); and much more!

The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends.

Compiled and deftly organized by baseball enthusiast Russell Roberts, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History is a simple compilation of one hundred major figures from the sport of baseball. Each one-page biography features a photograph of the baseball personality, along with a brief summary of his life and professional career. Enhanced with locator maps, a trivia quiz, a timeline and an index, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History is an engaging and "reader friendly" resource for baseball fans to page through for quick reference and simple fun.

Lively, short biographies of 100 notable women in the history of the United States, one of Bluewood Book's popular 100 SERIES. Chronologically organized, and presented in a clear, format, meticulously researched, and full of information and facts, each biography is accompanied by an image, and other features include a timeline, locator maps, a trivia quiz and an index. Features notables from Coloniaon to modern architect Maya Lin.

The perfect desk reference for trivia fans and anyone interested in the history of technology. Bill Yenne is extremely thorough and explains clearly the historical context as well as the inventions' specific relevance in their time of creation. Both relevant and intriguing, this book access information in a way that both historical buffs and a mere curious individual can enjoy.