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  • Hip-Hop Dance

    Audrey Deangelis, Gina Deangelis

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at hip-hop dance. Hip-Hop Dance examines the origins of many styles of hip-hop dance, such as breaking and locking and popping, and explores how they burst into the mainstream and went global. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • Youtube: The Company and Its Founders

    Rebecca Rowell

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history of the online video provider, from its inception to its evolution into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader in the field.

  • The US Army

    Mary K Pratt

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the US Army, describing the role soldiers play in military operations, the weapons they use, and their missions.

  • Understanding Sikhism

    Michael Regan

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2018)
    Understanding Sikhism covers the history of Sikhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the guru leaders and the peaceful practices they promoted, as well as the prejudice Sikhs have endured, particularly in the United States after September 11. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Occupying Alcatraz: Native American Activists Demand Change

    Alexis Burling

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2016)
    Discusses how in 1969, a group of daring Native American activists launched a 19-month takeover of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, seeking to highlight the poor living conditions that persisted in Native American communities throughout the country.
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  • Johannes Gutenberg: Printing Press Innovator

    Sue Vander Hook

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Describes the life of Johann Gutenberg, his childhood, career, and the invention of the printing press.

  • The Titanic Story

    Tristan Poehlmann

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2017)
    The Titanic Story studies the RMS Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable, world-class passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic in 1912. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, crew, and passengers, as well as its fateful place in history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • The USS Arizona Story

    Cynthia Kennedy Henzel

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Shares the story of the USS Arizona, one of the American battleships sunk by Japanese aircraft during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, including its construction, technology, and crew.
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  • Nintendo: The Company and Its Founders

    Mary Firestone

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history of the multinational video game company, from classic games like "Mario" and "Donkey Kong" to the release of the Wii system.

  • Estée Lauder: Businesswoman and Cosmetics Pioneer

    Robert Grayson, Tracey Deutsch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Details the life of the cosmetics entrepreneur, including her early interest in beauty, her success as a salon counter saleswoman, and how she permanently changed the cosmetics industry.

  • Race in Sports Media Coverage

    Ph.D. Harris, Duchess, Jill C. Wheeler

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2018)
    Race in Sports Media Coverage looks at how and why athletes of color are covered much differently than their white counterparts. Breaking down stereotypes and creating opportunities for journalists of color are just two of the important topics discussed. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

  • Future: Rap Rising Star

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2017)
    This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Future. Readers learn about Future's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book brings to life Future's prolific work ethic, unique musical style, and upcoming projects. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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