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100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History (100 Series)
by Russell Roberts Timothy JacobsThe collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends.
100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History (100 Series)
by Russell RobertsLearn all about the amazing lives and careers of 100 of the greatest baseball players of all time with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History features:Simple, easy-to-read, and freshly updated textIllustrated portraits of each playerFascinating facts and statsA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Cy Young to Lou Gherig, Jackie Robinison to Hank Aaron, George Brett to Derek Jeter and many more, readers will be introduced to the lives and feats of the greatest athletes ever to play baseball. Organized chronologically, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the amazing talent and skill of these players and how their accomplishments and careers have influenced the sport from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
100 Characters from Classical Mythology: Discover the Fascinating Stories of the Greek and Roman Deities
by Malcolm DayThis entertaining and mind-expanding book charts 100 of the most prominent characters from Greco-Roman mythology, including the primordial deities, the great gods of Olympus, and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, the stories told here make fascinating reading while they add significance to countless classical references in our civilization�s literature and art.
100 Days and 99 Nights
by Alan MadisonDad says because of the army he stood shoulder to shoulder with polar bears and watched the sun rise over the frozen fields of Alaska, which sounds really exciting. And because of the Army he slept in sludge, shoulder to shoulder with snakes and watched the sun set over the swamps of Alabama -- which does not. <P> <P>In a timely, but not politically charged way, author Alan Madison looks at the way a family copes with having a parent away on a 100 day, 99 night military tour of duty through the eyes of the very loveable Esmerelda (Esme) Swishback McCarthur. Esme wants to be good while her dad is away. In fact, she feels like it's her duty to be good. But being good can be hard, especially if you have a little brother like Ike. By following Esme's story, as she awaits her father's return, readers will see how heroism can translate to every member of a family. Aside from the military families that this book serves, readers who wonder what it would be like if their mother, father, brother, or sister was sent away will relate to Esme's quiet strength and candor and will understand her worry about what could happen. This story has the potential to speak to readers on a personal level and to turn a concept that seems so hard to grasp--war--into one that feels much more personal.
100 Disasters That Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Joanne MatternAction-packed true stories of the biggest disasters in history - perfect for fans of the I Survived seriesDiscover how hurricanes, earthquakes, crashes, and other catastrophes have shaped world history! 100 Disasters That Shaped World History introduces kids of all ages to some of the most significant events in recorded history, from the Great Fire of London to the Challenger Disaster. This history book for kids features100 easy-to-read true disaster stories: Find out how catastrophes have changed the course of history!Illustrated images: Each page includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!Engaging and packed with facts, 100 Disasters That Shaped World History is the perfect history gift for curious kids 8 and up!
100 Events That Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Bill YenneDiscover the fascinating stories behind the most important events of all time in this history book for kids 8 and up!From the founding of Rome to people walking on the moon, 100 Events That Shaped World History introduces kids to the greatest discoveries, most important battles, and most pivotal movements that changed the course of human history. This history book for kids features:100 easy-to-read stories of important moments in history: Find out how the modern world came to be!Illustrated images: Each page includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!Engaging and packed with facts, this book is the perfect classroom resource or history gift for curious kids!
100 Fathoms Under (Rick Brant, # #4)
by John BlaineTREASURES OF ANTIQUITY, long hidden in the sea, yield at last to modern electronic inventions when Rick Brant, his pal Scotty, and Chahda, the Hindu boy, share another hair-raising adventure this time in the far Pacific, off the tiny island of Kwangara. Under the leadership of Rick's father, a famous scientist, the members of the expedition set out with their astonishing invention, the Submobile, in which they hope to conquer ocean depths as yet unplumbed and bring to light traces of a civilization hidden for centuries under 100 fathoms of water. But the irresistible lure of sunken treasure causes treachery in the crew, and age-old superstitious fear brings to a head the hostility of the island natives. Caught between these two forces, Rick and his friends find themselves facing danger equally as imminent as that of the terrific atmospheric pressure which constantly threatens their Submobile. Packed with action, suspense, and excitement, here is a story that is well equipped to take its place with The Rocket's Shadow, The Lost City, and Sea Gold.
100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History (100 Series)
by Rick LaezmanLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Hispanic and Latino Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History features:Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of Gloria E. Anzaldúa and Justice Sonia SotomayorIllustrated portraits of each figureFascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Hispanic American heroesA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Mariano Vallejo to Carmen Miranda, Cesar Chavez to Oscar de la Renta, Aliza Lifshitz to Sandra Cisneros and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.
100 Hours (100 Hours #1)
by Rachel VincentA decadent spring break beach getaway becomes a terrifying survival story when six Miami teens are kidnapped. A pulse-pounding thrill ride from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent. Maddie is beyond done with her cousin Genesis’s entitled and shallow entourage. Genesis is so over Miami’s predictable social scene with its velvet ropes, petty power plays, and backstabbing boyfriends. While Maddie craves family time for spring break, Genesis seeks novelty—like a last-minute getaway to an untouched beach in Colombia. And when Genesis wants something, it happens. But paradise has its price. Dragged from their tents under the cover of dark, Genesis, Maddie, and their friends are kidnapped and held for ransom deep inside the jungle—with no diva left behind. It all feels so random to everyone except Genesis. She knows they were targeted for a reason. And that reason is her.Now, as the hours count down, only one thing’s for certain: If the Miami hostages can’t thwart their captors’ plan, no one will make it out alive.Tapping into our darkest fears while exploring issues of injustice, loss, and the courage to fight for what matters most, this thrilling read is perfect for fans of Nova Ren Suma, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
100 Immigrants Who Shaped American History (100 Series)
by Joanne MatternIncredible stories of 100 extraordinary American immigrants, for kids 8 and upThis easy-to-read biography collection includes:100 one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible individuals changed the course of history!Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!From Alexander Graham Bell to Albert Einstein, Mary Pickford to Alfred Hitchcock, Hannah Arendt to Madeleine Albright and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history who made America their home. Organized chronologically, 100 Immigrants Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role immigrants have always played in America and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have guided the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.
100 Inventions That Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Bill YenneFascinating stories behind 100 of the most important inventions in history, for kids 8 and upThis fast-paced journey through the most vital developments and inventions of all time features:100 easy-to-read stories: Find out how each invention came to be!Illustrations: Each entry includes an illustrated image of the invention to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!From the compass to the printing press, television to virtual reality, readers will learn about 100 of the most important inventions, advancements, and discoveries that have changed the course of human history. Organized chronologically, this fast-paced journey through the history of technology will help kids understand how their favorite modern conveniences came to be.
100 Most Feared Creatures on the Planet
by Anna ClaybourneThe next book in the successful 100 MOST series, 100 Most Feared Creatures features the scariest beasts in the animal kingdom!This book will explore the world's most ferocious creatures and reveal the deadliest facts about these terrifying animals. Who fights off predators by spraying blood from its eyes? How does the slender, deep-sea gulper swallow prey twice its size? Who sucks out body fluids with its short, sharp mouthparts? Readers will learn everything they ever wanted to know about some of the scariest creatures on the planet.
100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History (100 Series)
by Bonnie JuettnerLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Native Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History features:Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Herrington and Deb HaalandIllustrated portraits of each figureFascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Native American heroesA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Ramona Bennett to Louise Erdrich and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
The 100% Official Piggy Survival Manual: An AFK Book
by ScholasticFans will not want to miss the very first official guide to PIGGY! Full of tips, tricks, lore, and more, this guide has everything you need to survive!Make it out alive with the official Piggy Survival Manual! This handbook includes everything you need to survive in the terror-filled world of PIGGY! Uncover secrets, master every book and chapter, and learn all there is to know about the world and characters of PIGGY.
100 Questions Teens Ask with answers from God's Word
by Freeman SmithTeens have questions and lots of them. This book guides Teens to the source of wisdom, the Bible for their answers to 100 of the most often asked questions. It addresses topics of importance for young adults that will help them build their faith. It's reassuring answers will not only help the teen who reads them, but will also give them answers to share with their friends and peers.
100 Reasons to Love Reading
by ScholasticReading opens your mind.Reading is a shared journey.Reading builds bridges.Reading is an act of faith.Reading can take you to a place called hope.In honor of Scholastic's 100th Anniversary, it asked a hundred of its authors and illustrators to answer the question: What's a reason you love reading? The response is a dazzling collection that gets to the heart of why books matter so much, to so many people. Whether they are remembering a book that meant the world to them or conjuring the magical way that books took them to worlds far beyond their own, these authors show us with exuberance, insight, and humor how the joys of reading are often inseparable from the joys of life itself.
100 Scientists Who Made History (DK 100 Things That Made History)
by Andrea MillsFrom brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists. Discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world.Containing a universe of knowledge, this amazing kids' educational book tells the story of the extraordinary people who revolutionized our understanding of the world. A stunning way for children to meet science's most important people.Read through information-packed mini-biographies of 100 brilliant scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us. A perfect "everything you want to know in one place" about the history of science for children aged 8-12.Readers learn about discoveries that laid the groundwork for some of the most impressive innovations in history. Biologists, chemists, physicists, doctors, coders, and astronauts are all featured including Hippocrates, Da Vinci, Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more. An attractive and engaging kids book that may inspire the next Einstein or Curie! Made for those always curious children and those who need encouragement to aspire to greatness and see the marvels of science. Put children inside the minds of scientific heroes through clever speech bubbles alongside portraits with first-person fun facts about their lives. It's a cool way to personalize these incredible people and engage children while giving them a solid base in science. Did you know that Marie Curie's notebooks are still radioactive? They're too dangerous to touch and even glow! And Louis Pasteur, who furthered the development of vaccinations and more, liked to paint in his spare time? Who knew!Learn About The Minds Who Shaped The World!Dive into the world of theories and experiments, reactions, and equations, as we meet the figures who have helped us understand our universe and our place in it. Find out why Copernicus shook the world, what elements Marie Curie discovered, and how Franklin, Crick, and Watson unlocked the secrets of our DNA. It's divided into Pioneers, Biologists, Chemists, Physicists, and Innovators, whose innovations have changed the world and continue to change it now. Discover amazing facts about the world and the people behind some of humanity's most impressive advancements. Some of the amazing trailblazers you'll meet:- Alan Turing- Marie Curie- Barbara McClintock- Leonardo da Vinci- And so many more! This fabulous title is one of five children's books in the 100 In History series. Add 100 Women Who Made History, 100 People Who Made History, 100 Events That Made History, and 100 Inventions That Made History to your bookshelf and learn more about the significant people, events, and inventions that shaped the world we live in today.
100 Scientists Who Shaped World History (100 Series)
by John Hudson TinerLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary scientists from all over the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kidsEducational and engaging, 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History features:Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updatedIllustrated portraits of each figureFascinating facts about famous and lesser-known scientistsA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Pythagorus to Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur to Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin to Stephen Hawking and many more, readers will be introduced to the lives and accomplishments of the greatest scientists throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History offers a look at the amazing discoveries and advancements made by these figures and shows how scientific contributions have helped guide humanity for thousands of years.
100 Sideways Miles
by Andrew SmithFinn Easton sees the world through miles instead of minutes. It’s how he makes sense of the world, and how he tries to convince himself that he’s a real boy and not just a character in his father’s bestselling cult-classic book. Finn has two things going for him: his best friend, the possibly-insane-but-definitely-excellent Cade Hernandez, and Julia Bishop, the first girl he’s ever loved.<P> Then Julia moves away, and Finn is heartbroken. Feeling restless and trapped in the book, Finn embarks on a road trip with Cade to visit their college of choice in Oklahoma. When an unexpected accident happens and the boys become unlikely heroes, they take an eye-opening detour away from everything they thought they had planned—and learn how to write their own destiny.
The 100 Society
by Carla SpradberyFor sixth-form student Grace Becker, The 100 Society is more than just a game; it's an obsession. Having convinced her five friends at Clifton Academy to see it through to the end, Grace will stop at nothing to carry out the rules of the game: tagging 100 locations around the city. With each step closer to the 100-mark they get, the higher the stakes become. But when the group catches the attention of a menacing stalker - the Reaper - he seems intent on exposing their illegal game, tormenting Grace with anonymous threats and branding their dormitory doors with his ominous tag. As the once tight-knit group slowly unravels, torn apart by doubt and the death of a student, they no longer know who to trust. With time running out, Grace must unmask the Reaper before he destroys everything she cares about for ever...With its mix of horror and mystery The 100 Society is perfect for fans of Point Horror and James Dawson.'A pleasingly dark teen thriller with fun, fresh characters. Spradbery is a debut author to watch.' James Dawson
100% Wolf
by Jayne LyonsFreddy Lupin is the youngest of a noble line of werewolves. <P><P>His father, Flasheart Lupin, was the bravest werewolf since their great ancestor Sir Rathbone. His uncle, Lord Hotspur, is the Grand Growler of the Hidden Moonlight Gathering of Werefolk. And tonight, on the evening of his one-hundred-and-twenty-first month (ten years and one month to humans), Freddy will undergo his first transwolftation. It's a rite of passage for every great werewolf. For Freddy, however, it's going to be the most embarrassing night of his life. Because Freddy is not going to turn into a werewolf at the sight of the full moon. <P><P>He's going to turn into a poodle. <P><P>Thus begins a funny and fast-paced adventure, wherein Freddy is thrown out of his pack, finds himself in the clutches of the Coldfax Fort dog pound, uncovers the truth about his father's mysterious death, and discovers that the great werewolf hunter, Dr. Foxwell Cripp, is planning to destroy all of his family and friends, and Freddy is the only one who can stop him. He might be small, pink, and groomed, but Freddy Lupin is one hundred percent wolf.
100 Women Who Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Gail Meyer RolkaLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary women around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Women Who Shaped World History features:Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updatedIllustrated portraits of each figureFascinating facts about famous and lesser-known female figures from historyA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Cleopatra to Joan of Arc, Ada Lovelace to Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart to Rosa Parks and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 female artists, activists, scientists, and icons who left their mark on history. Organized chronologically, this thoroughly researched biography collection offers a look at the contributions these women made and how their talents, discoveries, and ideas have helped guide humanity for thousands of years.
100 Women Who Shaped World History
by Gail Meyer RolkaA comprehensive collection of one page synopses of 100 women of major importance in our history. Presents information in chronological order, contains timeline, and a trivia quiz. The book begins in 1503 BC and ends by telling the stories of women who are still making history.
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses (100 Words)
by Editors of American Heritage DictionariesThe 100 Words series continues to set the standard for measuring and improving vocabulary, with a new title focusing on words that are best known for getting people into linguistic trouble. 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses is the perfect book for anyone seeking clear and sensible guidance on avoiding the recognized pitfalls of the English language.Each word on the list is accompanied by a concise and authoritative usage note based on the renowned usage program of the American Heritage® Dictionaries. These notes discuss why a particular usage has been criticized and explain the rules and conventions that determine what's right, what's wrong, and what falls in between. Troublesome pairs such as affect / effect, blatant / flagrant, and disinterested / uninterested are disentangled, as are vexing sound-alikes such as discrete / discreet and principal / principle. Other notes tackle such classic irritants as hopefully, impact, and aggravate, as well as problematic words like peruse and presently.A great graduation gift or stocking stuffer for anyone who cares about language, 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses is guaranteed to help keep writers and speakers on the up-and-up!
100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles (100 Words)
by Editors of the American Heritage DictionariesEliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world&’s most misused words. Do you know your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache? At one time or another we&’ve all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that people have trouble getting right and keeping straight—words that tend to get corrected when we&’re least expecting it. These words include near-synonyms—words with subtle but important distinctions in meaning—like baleful vs. baneful, and effectual vs. efficacious. Other pairings bring together notorious sound-alikes, like faze (bother) vs. phase (stage), pour (put in fluid) vs. pore (read closely), and waive (forgo) vs. wave (say hello). The book also addresses some classic spelling blunders and &“nonwords,&” like beyond the pail, full reign, injust, and inobstrusive. Each word has a definition and a pronunciation, and most have etymologies explaining the word&’s origin. The mix-ups themselves are described in fun-to-read notes that provide clear solutions to help readers avoid making needless, uncomfortable gaffes. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles gives readers the chance to improve their command of words that are often heard but just as often misused.