Joanne Mattern
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a large Market Square. Home to 2,000 people from wealthy gentry and middle class shopkeepers to poor slaves. Find out how Colonial Williamsburg today gives us a fascinating window into America's past."--
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors leaders who led America's founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"From the British surrender in Yorktown to the Civil War to Woman's Suffrage and the fight for Civil Rights, one powerful witness to American history played an important role. Discover the reasons why the old cracked bell in Philadelphia is still one of our nation's most-loved symbols."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for all humanity. His words of peace are carved in the walls of the monument as a reminder to all Americans of the power of peaceful protest. Learn all about the first national memorial to an African American."--
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Books, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about almost everything.--
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This highly informative and fascinating resource is filled with information that explains precisely and comprehensibly how weather and climate are different yet also have an impact upon each other. Eye-catching diagrams and pictures help to illustrate the featured scientific concepts. Readers will come to understand how weather is formed, what affects the weather in different parts of the Earth, how climate and weather affect the way people live,...
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A rocky outpost near Baltimore played a bigger role in the history of the United States than anyone imagined it ever would. After America gained its freedom in 1776, the British were determined not to allow the new nation to trade with its enemy France. Discover the unique role Fort McHenry played during the War of 1812."--
13) Fort Sumter
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"When the Civil War began, Fort Sumter was an unfinished building in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. Over the next three years, this fort would become one of the most important symbols of the Civil War. Now open to the public as a national monument, visitors arrive at the fort by boat from Charleston. Walk over several acres and see many Civil War guns and cannonballs. National Park Service rangers are also on the island to give talks and...
14) Princess Diana
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Biography of the English princess who died tragically yet remains a pop culture icon.
15) Fire trucks
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the reader to fire trucks"--
16) Air Force One
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Though it may look like an ordinary plane from the outside, Air Force One is anything but! Take an inside look at the special features that make this jet liner the only one suitable to carry the President of the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"In the spirited fourth installment of the popular BE WHAT YOU WANT series, veteran children's author Joanne Mattern shares the secret to building a career in sports. From star athlete to sportscaster, Mattern outlines the varied positions that keep the ball rolling in the sports arena. Whatever one's skill-- math, art, performance--the perfect sports job is waiting. With tips from successful athletes and professionals, inspiring biographies of young...
20) Glacier
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In northwest Montana's Glacier National Park, huge, icy glaciers stream the sides of towering mountain peaks. Below, beautiful green forests grow along the shores of sparkling blue lakes. Readers will get a detailed view of the park as they explore its beautiful natural landscapes and examine its diverse population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what environmental threats it faces today, and more."--