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King of Pop: The Story of Michael Jackson
Terry Lee Collins, Michael Byers, Meredith Rutledge
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2012)In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an international pop icon. Follow Michael’s journey growing up in the tumultuous music industry. Watch him strive for greatness and witness the legacy he has left on the world.
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Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain: The Story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce
Agnieszka Jòzefina Biskup, Rusty Zimmerman, Dr. Troy Johnson
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the U.S. Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief Joseph tried to do what was best for his people. Join him as he leads his people over vast plains and rugged mountains on the run from the U.S. army.
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King of Pop: The Story of Michael Jackson
Terry Lee Collins, Michael Byers, Meredith Rutledge
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an international pop icon. Follow Michael’s journey growing up in the tumultuous music industry. Watch him strive for greatness and witness the legacy he has left on the world.
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X: A Biography of Malcolm X
Jessica Gunderson, William Seitu Hayden, Keith Mayes PhD
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)Someone was trying to kill Malcolm X, and he knew who it was. From his troubled youth to his days as spokesman for the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X had much to say about race and civil rights. But when he split with the Nation of Islam, the charismatic black leader made one powerful enemy. Join him on his life-altering pilgrimage to Mecca where he discovers the power of brotherhood and the cost of racial divides.
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Inventions and Inventors: How American Discoveries Changed the World
Darren Sechrist
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Edison, Marconi and Bell - 'Inventors and Inventions' brings these scientists and others to life. Young readers take a front row seat as, in one instance, Thomas Edison invents the light bulb.
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Radical Republicans
John Perritano
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)No further information has been provided for this title.
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Westward, Ho!: How America Expanded
Darren Sechrist
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)From the Alamo to the Oregon Trail, this book graphically illustrates how pioneers fought, died, and flourished as America expanded west.
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Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon
Jessica Gunderson, Patrick Timothy Kinsella, Emmett G. Price
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)In 2003, Jay-Z retired from making music. He had made award-winning albums, founded a record label, and had his own line of clothing. He walked away, but he couldn't stop writing songs. Three years later, he was back on the charts with a hit album and the title of greatest MC of all time. Track this hip hop hero as he makes it in the music world and becomes one of the best known rappers in the world.
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The Bambino: The Story of Babe Ruth's Legendary 1927 Season
Nel Yomtov, Tim Foley
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)In 1927, Babe Ruth stepped up to the plate and looked history in the eye. With each swing of the bat his towering legacy grew larger. Ball after ball sailed into the seats and the race for 60 home runs was on. Join the Bambino as he swings for the fences chasing down one of the greatest baseball records of all time.
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The Revolution in Industry
John Perritano
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Steamships, locomotives, and the airplanethese machines revolutionized the world. The Revolution in Industry takes a look at how these and other machines changed history. Young readers will be along for the ride Wright brothers first flight, and aboard
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Elvis: A Graphic Novel
Terry Lee Collins, Michele Melcher
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)Elvis Presley was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into an embarrassing string of bad movies in the 1960s. Could Elvis kick-start his career and reconnect with his audience? Join him on his ’68 Comeback Special and witness the King rise again.
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Westward, Ho!
Darren Sechrist
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)From the Alamo to the Oregon Trail, Westward Ho! graphically illustrates how pioneers fought, died, and flourished as America expanded west. Readers who might not be interested in history will love this book. Theyll be able to understand the hardships o
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