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Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind The Environmental Headlines
by Paul FleischmanWe're living in an Ah-Ha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never before seen. The downsides weren't visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking - suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It's a changed world. <p><p> This book explains it. Not with isolated facts, but the principles driving attitudes and events, from vested interests to denial to big-country syndrome. Because money is as important as molecules in the environment, science is joined with politics, history, and psychology to provide the briefing needed to comprehend the 21st century. <p> Extensive back matter, including a glossary, bibliography, and index, as well as numerous references to websites, provides further resources.
Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, & the Invention of Modern Photojournalism
by Marc Aronson Marina Budhos“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.” –Robert CapaRobert Capa and Gerda Taro were young Jewish refugees, idealistic and in love. As photographers in the 1930s, they set off to capture their generation's most important struggle—the fight against fascism. Among the first to depict modern warfare, Capa, Taro, and their friend Chim took powerful photographs of the Spanish Civil War that went straight from the action to news magazines. They brought a human face to war with their iconic shots of a loving couple resting, a wary orphan, and, always, more and more refugees—people driven from their homes by bombs, guns, and planes.Today, our screens are flooded with images from around the world. But Capa and Taro were pioneers, bringing home the crises and dramas of their time—and helping give birth to the idea of bearing witness through technology.With a cast of characters ranging from Langston Hughes and George Orwell to Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, and packed with dramatic photos, posters, and cinematic magazine layouts, here is Capa and Taro’s riveting, tragic, and ultimately inspiring story.This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
Eyewitness Presidents (DK Eyewitness)
by DKAn informative and visual guide to America's highest office, this DK Eyewitness book explores the history of the White House and the presidents who have served in it.Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference book provides mini-biographies and trivia for budding historians, along with hundreds of photos that illustrate the lives of Presidents that shaped American history.Students and teachers alike will find intriguing facts in this comprehensive history book. Each president's feature starts with their early lives and takes the reader through their political careers. Discover how they came into office and what happened after they won their presidential elections. Be an eyewitness to the history of the inhabitants of the White House through full-color photographs of famous paintings, campaign memorabilia, handwritten letters, and even historical artifacts belonging to each President.As the first person to be called the President of the United States, George Washington helped unite the colonies and win independence from King George of Great Britain. Learn about his revolutionary leadership and the forging of the Constitution. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union from the American Civil War, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase.The book includes a section of presidential speeches such as John F. Kennedy&’s inaugural address and Ronald Reagan's Evil Empire speech. Read about other 20th century presidents such George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and the first Black president Barack Obama. This new edition introduces America&’s newest Commander-in-chief Joe Biden.The History of the US Presidents From George Washington to Joe BidenDK Eyewitness Books: Presidents uses a unique integrated format with text and pictures to give insight into the lives of the men that have held the highest position in the USA. Eyewitness educational books are a favorite for school-aged students, parents, and teachers alike.Inside this fascinating visual reference book: • Includes a feature on every American President in history - right up to Joe Biden • Presidential facts and trivia in bite-sized information that is easy to follow for younger readers • Hundreds of photos of famous artworks, historical artifacts, and handwritten letters • Includes a section on some of history's famous American political speeches More from DK Books:For more interesting facts about American Presidents look for DK Books The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. If you enjoy DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents there are over 170 Eyewitness titles to choose from, covering a large variety of topics. For more history reference books DK Eyewitness: Victorians, DK Eyewitness: Aztec, and DK Eyewitness: World War I - just a few of the titles available.
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesDraw your favorite Outfits, vehicles, weapons, and more with Epic Games' first official how to draw book, including tips to make your sketches as epic as your in-game achievements and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Learn how to draw 35 of the game's most popular icons-including Outfits, weapons, building materials, and vehicles. In easy-to-follow stages, you'll go step-by-step from rough sketch to detailed finish.INCLUDES:16 iconic Outfits8 fearsome weaponsThe craziest in-game vehiclesDrawing guideTop art tips, including advanced shading and texture techniquesWhether you're a complete novice or an experienced artist, this book will inspire you to pick up a pencil and get sketching! LET'S GO!
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesCelebrate all the wildest highlights from Fortnite's latest seasons in this official Epic Games' book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Fortnite has seen another year of incredible changes, starting with a huge asteroid blowing up the map to mark the launch of Chapter 2! Now you can follow all the twists and turns of the last 12 months--including the first Fortnite World Cup--in this official yearbook from Epic Games. Relive your favorite moments from Battle Royale and test your knowledge of seasons past!
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesGrab your pencil and get ready to draw more of your favorite Outfits, back bling, and weapons with Epic Games' second official how to draw book! This all-new collection includes step-by-step instructions and expert tips to make your sketches as epic as your in-game achievements and features the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.In this legendary guide, learn to draw over 30 more of the game's most popular icons--from the best Outfits to the most-envied back bling and gliders. You'll go step-by-step with easy-to-follow instructions from rough sketch to detailed finish.INCLUDES:18 classic Outfits5 awesome weaponsThe most iconic back bling and glidersDrawing guideExpert art tips, including how to draw figures and perspectiveYOU TOO can create drawings that will inspire fear in your enemies.
FORTNITE (Official): The Ultimate Trivia Book
by Epic GamesAre you a true Fortnite expert? Find out in this official Epic Games trivia book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Packed with hundreds of quiz questions in five different levels of difficulty, this official trivia book from Epic Games is jam-packed with Battle Royale brainteasers to test your Fortnite expertise. Whether you're new to the game or an old hand, these questions will level up your knowledge and provide hours of fun. Are you up for the challenge? Your trivia test starts here!
FORTNITE: All the Best Moments from Battle Royale (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesCelebrate the evolution of Fortnite and all the best moments from seasons one through nine in this official Epic Games' book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal. Love Fortnite? Relive your favorite Fortnite memories here. Ever since it burst onto our screens in 2017, Fortnite has been in a state of constant change. This official, collectable guide features all the most exciting highlights from seasons one through nine including the volcano eruption, pirate invasions, the Cube, the Ice King, and so much more. Read on to revisit Battle Royale's most momentous moments! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 27.5px Helvetica; color: #9952a0} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
FORTNITE: Battle Royale Survival Guide (Official Fortnite Bks.)
by Epic GamesThe OFFICIAL Battle Royale Survival Guide from Epic Games, the creators of FORTNITE, the BIGGEST gaming brand in the world. This full-color handbook includes all the top tips and tricks you'll need to dominate Battle Royale! From basic gameplay to more advanced maneuvers, this handbook lists all the essential tips and tricks you need to become the last player standing. Immerse yourself in island walk-throughs, weapon rundowns, combat hacks, building guides, team tactics, and more. Featuring: FULL ISLAND GUIDEAll the key places to land and loot--and how to get around the island with ease. SNEAKY SURVIVAL TACTICSSmart ways to use the Storm to your benefit, top tips for building your way out of trouble, and the outfit options that offer the best camouflage. HOW TO FIGHT BETTER AND SMARTERCrazy and creative ideas for using game elements to your advantage, whether playing solo or in a team.
FORTNITE: The Visual Encyclopedia (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesThis is the essential resource Fortnite fans have been waiting for--the definitive guide to Fortnite Chapter One, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.The Ultimate Locker features all your favorite Outfits, pets, back bling, harvesting tools, gliders, contrails, and emotes from Seasons 1 to X, jam-packed into a single book and brought to you exclusively by Epic Games. Arranged season by season and including rarity values, set information, and fun facts throughout, this is a must-have reference for all Fortnite fans.
Fable for the End of the World
by Ava ReidThe Last of Us meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in this stand-alone dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice, and love that risks everything. By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society.Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop. Unbeknownst to Inesa, their cruel and indolent mother has accrued an enormous debt—enough to qualify one of her children for Caerus’s livestreamed assassination spectacle: the Lamb’s Gauntlet.Melinoë is a Caerus assassin, trained to track and kill the sacrificial Lambs. The product of neural reconditioning and physiological alteration, she is a living weapon, known for her cold brutality and deadly beauty. She has never failed to assassinate one of her marks.When Inesa learns that her mother has offered her as a sacrifice, at first she despairs—the Gauntlet is always a bloodbath for the impoverished debtors. But she’s had years of practice surviving in the apocalyptic wastes, and with the help of her hunter brother she might stand a chance of staying alive.For Melinoë, this is a game she can’t afford to lose. Despite her reputation for mercilessness, she is haunted by painful flashbacks. After her last Gauntlet, where she broke down on livestream, she desperately needs redemption.As Mel pursues Inesa across the wasteland, both girls begin to question everything: Inesa wonders if there’s more to life than survival, while Mel wonders if she’s capable of more than killing.And both wonder if, against all odds, they might be falling in love.
Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven Series, Book #4)
by Brandon MullThe magical preserve Fablehaven provides refuge to numerous mystical species, but some beings are too large and powerful to be confined to regular enchanted refuges. These mightiest of creatures dwell inside the dragon sanctuaries.
Fabric of a Nation: A Brief History With Skills And Sources, For The AP® Course
by Jason Stacy Matthew EllingtonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Face the Music (Orca Soundings)
by Lesley ChoyceTyler and Mason dream of escaping to the big city and getting started on their lives. One night, Mason convinces Tyler to help him steal a car and they are soon having the adventure of a lifetime. Until they run out of gas. Stranded on the side of the highway, Mason blames Tyler, Tyler blames Mason and their argument turns physical. Their fight is broken up by a scruffy-looking guy who offers them a ride to the city. Eventually the teens realize their rescuer is none other than Sean Dakota, a heavy-metal musician who suddenly disappeared from the spotlight the previous year. Tyler is intrigued by this music legend, but Mason wants to take advantage of him. Listening to Sean and the lessons he’s learned from his own life choices, Tyler starts to realize how dangerous and damaging his friendship with Mason is. But will he find the courage to branch out on his own?
Faceless
by Alyssa SheinmelFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant and must rediscover her identity.When Maisie Winters wakes up, she’s in the hospital.The last thing she remembers is going for a run on a misty morning. Slowly, she figures out that after lightning hit a power line, a hot-burning electrical fire consumed her, destroying her face. Where her nose, cheeks, and chin used to be, now there is . . . nothing.Maisie is lucky enough to qualify for a rare medical treatment: a face transplant. But with someone else’s features staring back at her in the mirror, Maisie looks—and feels—like a stranger. Before, she knew who she was—a regular girl who ran track and got good grades, who loved her boyfriend and her best friend. Now, she can’t even recognize herself . . . From the New York Times–bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others comes a gripping and gorgeously written tale of identity and love. This is a story of losing yourself, and the long, hard fight to find your way back.Praise for FacelessA New York Public Library Best Books for Teens (2015)Nominated for YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults (2016)“Gorgeous and wrenching . . . I couldn’t put it down.” —Luanne Rice, New York Times–bestselling author“[Sheinmel’s] depiction of a disfigured adolescent girl, already searching for herself and now suddenly forced to accept this new enormity, is compelling . . . absorbing.” —Kirkus Reviews“Fascinating. Teens will identify with [Maisie’s] struggle to accept that her old life is gone forever. The anger and grief that she feels is palpable and vividly expressed. Fans of R. J. Palacio’s Wonder will also enjoy this book and relate to its similar theme about how physical appearance does not define who you really are.” —VOYA“A fascinating human portrait of a unique medical procedure, this work paints a complex picture of a young life impacted by a mammoth change.” —School Library Journal“Sheinmel’s prose is accessible to a wide range of readers who, for whatever reason, find themselves struggling with differences. A touching reminder that real change is rarely skin deep.” —Booklist
Facing the Enemy: How a Nazi Youth Camp in America Tested a Friendship
by Barbara KrasnerWhat do you do when your best friend becomes the enemy? Growing up in Newark, NJ, in the 1930s, Tommy Anspach and Benjy Puterman have always done everything together. It never mattered that Benjy was Jewish and Tommy was of German descent. But as Adolph Hitler and his Nazi party comes to power in Germany and war brews in Europe, everything changes. Tommy is sent to Camp Nordland, a Nazi youth camp for German Americans, where he quickly learns that Jews are the enemy. Heartbroken by the loss of his friend, Benjy forms a teen version of the Newark Minutemen, an anti-Nazi vigilante group, all the while hoping that Tommy will abandon his extremist beliefs. Will Benjy and Tommy be able to overcome their differences and be friends again?Based on real-life events and groups like the Newark Minutemen and the pro-Nazi German American Bund, this daring novel-in-verse reveals the long history of American right-wing extremism, and its impact on the lives of two ordinary teens.
Facing the Mountain (Adapted for Young Readers): A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
by Daniel James BrownAdapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home. Perfect for readers of The Boys in the Boat.After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United States. Many were rounded up and put in concentration camps. But even while this was happening, there were many Japanese American soldiers who fought to ensure that all Americans were safe during the biggest conflict in world history.Facing the Mountain is the story of three Japanese American soldiers: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to fight for their country in World War II. The book covers the three soldiers' deployment to Europe and the struggles of their families back home. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against the government in defense of their own rights.Equal parts riveting war story, resisitance history, and courtroom drama, Facing the Mountain is a fascinating and impeccably researched book that will captivate young readers. Includes black and white photos and backmatter.
Facing the Sun
by Janice Lynn MatherThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets The Education of Margot Sanchez in this Caribbean-set story about four friends who experience unexpected changes in their lives during the summer when a hotel developer purchases their community&’s beloved beach.Change is coming to Pinder Street… Eve is the rock in her family of seven, the one they always depend on. But when her dad is diagnosed with cancer, she wants nothing more than to trade her worries for some red lipstick and a carefree night. Faith is the dancer all the boys want, but she only has eyes for the one she can&’t have. Only thing is, all the flirting in the world can&’t distract her from her broken home life...or the secrets that she hides. KeeKee is the poet who won&’t follow the rules, not even to please her estranged father. But after a horrible betrayal, she&’ll have to choose between being right and losing everyone she loves. Nia is the prisoner longing to escape her overprotective mother. A summer art program might be her ticket to freedom, yet it comes with a terrible price—and the risk may not be worth the reward. Ready or not, it&’s time for these four friends to face the sun.
Fade (Wake)
by Lisa McMannSOME NIGHTMARES NEVER END. For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open -- but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both. Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability -- and it's bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Not only is her fate as a dream catcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd feared....
Fade Out: The Morganville Vampires
by Rachel CaineWithoutthe evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville,the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again… Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the localtheatrecompany. But when one of Eve’s castmates goes missingafter starting work on a shortdocumentary, Eve suspects the worst. Claire and Eve soon realize that this film project, whose subjectis the vampires themselves, is a wholelot bigger—andway more dangerous—than anyone suspected.
Fade to Blue
by Sean BeaudoinSophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing, since a Popsicle truck with tinted windows has started circling the house. Kenny Fade is a basketball god. His sneakers cost more than his Jeep. He's the guy all the ladies (and their mommas) want. Bad. Sophie Blue and Kenny Fade don't have a thing in common. Aside from being reasonably sure they're losing their minds.
Fading Amber (The Cambion Chronicles #3)
by Jaime ReedFinding your soul mate is the ultimate dream come true. But for Samara Marshall, it's a matter of life and death. . .After falling for a Cambion and then turning into one herself, Samara never thought her senior year could get more complicated. The gaps in her memory, the mysterious deaths, and the constant danger that threaten her once quiet town have a common thread: Tobias, a demon with a lot of enemies. He's also Samara's other soul mate and he's suddenly disappeared. Samara knows the key to finding Tobias lies with her inner demon, who has her own agenda and threatens to take over completely. But Samara isn't the only one who wants to find Tobias. His enemies are getting closer, and their plans for retribution could mean deadly consequences for Samara and her true soul mate, Caleb. . .."Jaime Reed's books are irresistible." --Ann Aguirre, author of EnclavePraise for The Cambion Chronicles"Sexy and snarky! I dare you not to laugh while reading this fantastic debut."--Kody Keplinger, author of Shut Out"With a sassy, kick-ass heroine, Jaime Reed's Living Violet will keep readers turning pages late into the night." --Eileen Cook, author of Unraveling Isobel "Jaime Reed's books are irresistible. They couldn't be more delicious if they were made of cake and frosted in chocolate." --Ann Aguirre, author of Enclave
Fahrenheit 451
by Ray BradburyRay Bradbury's internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 is a masterwork of 20th century literature set in a bleak, dystopian future.<P><P> Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put them out. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden.<P> Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family." But then he meets an eccentric young neighbor, Clarisse, who introduces him to a past where people didn't live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of television.<P> When Mildred attempts suicide and Clarisse suddenly disappears, Montag begins to question everything he has ever known. He starts hiding books in his home, and when his pilfering is discovered, the fireman has to run for his life.<P> Hugo Award winner.
Fahrenheit 451 SparkNotes Literature Guide (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by Ray Bradbury SparkNotesFahrenheit 451 SparkNotes Literature Guide by Ray Bradbury Making the reading experience fun! When a paper is due, and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes:An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written.16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary termsStep-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essayA feature on how not to plagiarize
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel (Class Notes)
by Ray BradburyNearly seventy years after its original publication, Ray Bradbury&’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before.Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television &“family.&” But when he meets an eccentric young neighbor, Clarisse, who introduces him to a past where people didn&’t live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of television, Montag begins to question everything he has ever known.