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The Stonewall Riots: The Fight for Lgbt Rights
Tristan Poehlmann
Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2016)Discusses the 1969 Stonewall Riots and how the riots launched the modern LGBT rights movement.
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J. Cole: Chart-Topping Rapper
Alicia Klepeis
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 26, 2018)This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of J. Cole. Readers learn about J. Cole's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores J. Cole's academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. 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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Forensic Science: In Pursuit of Justice
L E Carmichael
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)"This title presents the history of forensics. Vivid text details how early studies of toxic chemicals and firearm analysis led to modern scientific crime solving techniques. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible."--Publisher's website.
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Amazing Feats of Aerospace Engineering
Angie Smibert
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)Discusses the field of aerospace engineering, including its history, some of its most famous feats, and what the future holds for the field, and explains how most people get into the profession.
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E-Waste
David M Barker
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)Describes the problems posed by electronic waste, the causes of the problem, efforts to stem it, and the possible negative side effects of electronic waste recycling.
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Roots of Racism
Kelly Bakshi Ed MS
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Features include essential facts, 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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Amazing Feats of Civil Engineering
L E Carmichael
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)Explains what civil engineering is, how most people get into the profession, and discusses notable civil engineers and their projects.
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White Privilege
M. T. Blakemore
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
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Japan
A. M. Buckley
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2011)A basic guide to the history, culture, politics, environment, and people of modern Japan.
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Juliette & Ryo
Peter Philipp, Johanna Dy
Paperback (The Essential Library, April 15, 2015)***Vivid, Full-Color Children's Picture Book***Juliette and Ryo are sister and brother, as well as best friends. One rainy afternoon, the two of them are playing indoors when they suddenly get drowsy and take a long nap. In their dreams, Juliette and Ryo find themselves in an enchanted forest. Can they rescue the Moon Fairy, evade the Sugar Dragon, and find their way home?Give Your Child A Head Start in Life!The Juliette & Ryo Storybook series is designed to enhance your child’s self-esteem, self-reliance and build positive social interactions.Our mission is to help give your child a head start to make a successful transition from home to classroom.Entertaining and Educational Storybooks From The Essential Library®Juliette & Ryo is a storybook series developed by The Essential Library to help build reading, critical reasoning and socialization skills for young children. Since 2000, The Essential Library has been dedicated to publishing the best in both classic and contemporary novels, poetry and non-fiction. We delight, entertain and inform today’s readers.
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The US National Guard
Marcia Amidon Lusted
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)Introduces the US National Guard, describing the role Guardsmen play in military operations, the weapons they use, and their missions.
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The Tuskegee Airmen
Christine Zuchora-Walske
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2015)This title examines the African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their training, their impressive performance in the skies over Europe, and the discrimination they faced. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. 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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