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Life As a Mississippi Riverboat Captain
MS Laura L Sullivan
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)With the acquisition of new land in the 1800s, there were many opportunities to travel along waterways, such as the Mississippi River. One profession was that of a riverboat captain. Readers learn what it was like to operate the boat, live on the ship, and transport goods and people along one of the United States' main corridors.
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Life as a Child in a Japanese Internment Camp
MS Laura L Sullivan
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2016)World War II was a difficult, frightening time for many people around the globe. In the United States, difficulties arose after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December 1941. People became suspicious of Japanese Americans living in the United States. As a result, many Japanese Americans were put into internment camps
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Life as a Passenger on the Titanic
Kate Shoup
Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)The Titanic has one of the most famous stories of an ocean liner in modern history. Its tragic end in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912 affected many lives. This book examines what it was like to be a passenger on that fateful journey, man, woman, or child; rich or poor; young or old, and ways each tried to survive the night that the Titanic sank.
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Life as a Passenger on the Mayflower
MS Laura L Sullivan
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2016)Present-day America owes its diversity to the men, women, and children who endured hardships to make America what it is today. Among these were the first immigrants. Many people traveled by boat, and perhaps the most famous immigrant-carrying boat was the Mayflower. This is the story of the Mayflower and what the voyage was like for the men, women, and children who traveled on it.
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Life As a Child Laborer During the Industrial Revolution
Andrew Coddington
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2016)In the 1700s and 1800s, many new inventions were being created. This brought the rise of the Industrial Revolution in England and Europe, and eventually, in the 1900s, in America. The Industrial Revolution of the United States saw new factories being built. This was an opportunity for businesses to expand. To do so, factories and mines needed new workers. Children were the cheapest laborers business owners could get. They often had to work long hours performing difficult jobs. This book explores what life was like for a child laborer during this time. It examines how children survived such harsh environments and how policies on child labor changed over time.
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Life As a Soldier in the Civil War
Kate Shoup
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)The American Civil War was one of the most significant wars in Americas history. It divided an entire nation and challenged the way people viewed other peoples rights. Explore the lives of the men and women who fought during the Civil War: what it was like to join the war, how people prepared for and fought in battles, and what dangers they faced along the way. Excitingly designed, full of engaging photographs and easy-to-read text, this book introduces readers to Americas past.
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Life as an Ambulance Driver in World War I
MS Laura L Sullivan
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)Describes what life was like for an ambulance driver during World War I, detailing how automobiles expedited ambulance services, how women played a valuable part as ambulance drivers, and how ambulance driving has changed today.
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Life as a Doctor in the Civil War
Michael Spitz
Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)Throughout history, many people have treated soldiers on battlefields. One of the most difficult times in modern history was the Civil War. Doctors back then faced immense challenges and had to work quickly if they wished to save their patients. Readers learn what a doctor's life during the Civil War was like in this vibrant, informative read.
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Life As a Cowboy in the American West
MS Laura L Sullivan
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)Cowboys helped shape the United States into what it is today. Explore the world of a cowboy in the American West in this new book. Full of photographs, easy-to-read text, and glossary items, it is the perfect book to introduce readers to Americas frontier past.
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Life As an Explorer With Lewis and Clark
MS Laura L Sullivan
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)Presents facts about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, describing the major figures, life of the explorers, and supplies.
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Life As a Sunflower
Victoria Parker
Paperback (Raintree, Nov. 5, 2003)Whether it’s counting their birthdays or measuring their height, kids love to see how their bodies change over time. This series looks at the life cycle of familiar plants and animals, introducing the reader to the concept of change over time. Each book looks at the habitat the plant or animal lives in, what they need to grow, and the stages of changes they go through.
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Life as a Pony Express Rider in the Wild West
Matt Bougie
Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)Today, many people take the delivery of mail for granted. However, in the Wild West, each time a man carried mail across vast deserts and mountains, he went on an adventure. Readers learn what it was like to be a mail carrier for the Pony Express during one of America's most expansive times, including challenges faced, battles won, and daily existence for those who dared travel that far.
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