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Yankees and Rebels: Stories of U.S. Civil War Leaders
by Steven OtfinoskiPowerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Civil War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Yankees and the Rebels. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event
Thrilling Sports Cars (Dream Cars Ser.)
by Karen Latchana KenneySince cars started rolling off assembly lines in the early 1900s, there have been some people who wanted more than just ordinary cars. They wanted more power, more speed, and more style. Enter the sports car. Although sports cars grew out of racing, today sports cars are seen cruising the streets as well as mastering the tracks. Open readers’ eyes to the sports car world as they discover the defining models of sports car history and how today’s manufacturers continue to push the limits of performance. Charts, fact boxes, and high-impact photos will keep readers speeding through the pages!
The U.S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation
by Amanda PetersonThe Civil War was a bloody 4-year battle. Follow the war from the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, and see how America’s War Between the States unfolded. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event.
Last Stand
by Nadia HigginsAmericans remember the Battle of the Little Bighorn as Custer’s Last Stand. But the shocking defeat of U.S. forces in 1876 represents the last stand of the Lakota nation. The greatest American Indian victory ever would be one of their last. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
Powerful Muscle Cars
by Cheryl BlackfordBig horsepower, a big engine, and a big, steel frame can only mean one thing—an American muscle car. When they first came to fame in the 1960s, these rumbling beasts fueled fierce competition between car manufacturers. As Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, Pontiac GTOs, Dodge Challengers, and other top muscle cars rolled off the assembly lines, muscle car mania took off. Give young readers all the facts on these mean machines, including their history, restoration, and why they are so sought after today. Charts, fact boxes, and high-impact photos will keep readers speeding through the pages!
The Tuskegee Airmen
by Brynn BakerThe Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military pilots in the United States armed forces. Flying bombers and fighters, they completed over 1500 combat missions in World War II. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life.
The Challenger Explosion
by John Joseph Micklos Jr.After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted off. Just 73 seconds into the flight, tragedy struck. Without warning, the Challenger exploded in front of stunned spectators, killing everyone on board. Readers will learn what caused this horrible disaster and the lasting effects to NASA and the space program.
Tragedy in Dallas
by Steven OtfinoskiIn a narrative nonfiction format, follows the people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Smooth Sea and A Fighting Chance
by Steven OtfinoskiIn a narrative nonfiction format, follows the people who experienced the sinking of Titanic.
Blazing Hot Rods
by Craig Eugene SodaroWhen a hot rod cruises down the road, it catches the attention of onlookers all around. With rumbling engines, flashy paint jobs, and shiny chrome parts, hot rod builders do more than just bring old cars back to their former glory they transform them! Capture the imaginations of young car enthusiasts as they discover the history of these cars, how they are built, and how hot rod owners show off their one of a kind cars. Charts, fact boxes, and high impact photos will keep readers speeding through the pages!
Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
by Lori MortensenThe Civil Rights Movement brought about major changes in the United States, including the legal end of segregation between African-Americans and white Americans. Explore the points of view of the activists who fought for change and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.
Seeking Freedom
by Heather E. SchwartzThe U.S. government told the Nez Perce in 1877 to move to a reservation far from their home, or else. What started out peacefully ended in a desperate attempt to escape U.S. forces. About 800 tribal members ran for their lives, almost reaching safety in Canada. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
Fundamentals of Soil Behavior
by Catherine O'Sullivan James K. Mitchell Kenichi SogaAuthoritative and generously illustrated resource covering the many properties of soil and its behavior needed for addressing geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering projects and problems. The Fourth Edition of Fundamentals of Soil Behavior has been thoroughly updated to provide the latest information on the physical properties of soil and the fundamentals of its behavior, with hundreds of tables and graphs illustrating correlations among composition, classification, state, and static and dynamic properties. Overall, each topic is addressed in a micro-to-macro sequence, considering behaviors at the atomic and/or particle scales to develop understanding of soil properties and behaviors at the macro-scale, which is relevant to engineering practice. This Fourth Edition includes two new chapters on special features of soil behavior and temperature-dependent soil behavior. Other chapters have been substantially updated to include the latest developments in imaging technology, and analysis numerical simulations that have advanced research on the complexities of soil behavior, and recent experimental data. The content has been reviewed, consolidated, and reorganized to more effectively comunicate key information. The text features end-of-chapter questions and problems to aid in seamless reader comprehension and information retention. Updated by true thought leaders in the field, the Fourth Edition of Fundamentals of Soil Behavior includes detailed information on: Soil formation, covering the earth’s crust, the geologic cycle, rock and mineral stability, weathering, and origin of clay minerals and genesis. Soil mineralogy, covering atomic structure, interatomic bonding, secondary bonds, crystal notation, and clay mineral characteristics. Fundamental engineering characterization of soil, covering granular soils and clay minerals. Observing and quantifying soil fabric, covering qualitative and quantitative assessment of soil fabric. Transport of heat, fluid, and electrical current. The fundamentals of volume change, deformation, and strength properties of soils. The impact of time and temperature changes on soil behavior. Providing an understanding of soil behavior, a fundamental requisite to a wide variety of engineering applications including foundation design and construction, earthwork construction, and geotechnical engineering, Fundamentals of Soil Behavior is an essential learning resource for geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and students studying geotechnical engineering and granular materials.
One Nation Under the Influence: America's Drug Habit and How We Can Overcome It
by Kevin A. SabetWe are in the midst of the worst drug crisis in American history. What are we going to do about it?Around 100,000 Americans died of a drug overdose last year – nearly double the number who died in Vietnam. More than 1,000,000 have perished since 2000, thanks largely to an explosion of fentanyl and other addictive opioids. But fentanyl, abundant methamphetamine, and other lethal drugs are not the only things that are killing us: our policy is. So far, America has lacked the will to do better. That must change, and this book tells us how.No one is immune, which is why Kevin Sabet has authored this remarkable book. Sabet, dubbed the “the quarterback of the new anti-drug movement” by Salon, has spent most of his life battling the destructive effects of drugs. In One Nation Under the Influence, he asks hard questions and provides clear answers, taking readers from the streets of San Francisco and New York to the southern border, up to Canada, and across to Europe to show how we can chart a necessary way forward. The solutions are out there, if only we have the will to apply them.
Bioactive-Based Nanotherapeutics
by Rakesh K. Sindhu Sumitra Singh Evren Algin YaparThe book provides essential insights into the revolutionary potential of nanotechnology in medicine, exploring innovative approaches that harness natural materials for targeted and effective disease management. Nanotechnology has emerged as an innovative field with the potential to transform various sectors, including medicine and allied health sciences. Bioactive nanotherapeutics, a specific area within nanotherapeutics, utilizes natural materials or biomimetic designs to offer distinct advantages such as targeted drug delivery, biocompatibility, and improved therapeutic efficacy. These bioactive-based nanotherapeutics are used in the treatment and management of various diseases. Bioactive-Based Nanotherapeutics explores this rapidly growing field of therapeutics. It presents a broad overview of the fundamentals of bioactive nanomaterials, their design strategies, and their therapeutic applications. Leading experts from different disciplines have contributed chapters that explore a diverse range of topics, including the basics of bioactive nanotherapeutics, isolation methods of different bioactive compounds, and formulation developments. This volume addresses the importance of nanotechnology for the treatment and management of different diseases, including nasal, gastrointestinal, rectal, and transdermal diseases. Readers will find the book: Provides scientific research and evidence that supports the effectiveness of bioactive-based nanocarriers in treating diseases; Explores actionable steps and real-life scenarios to illustrate the practical benefits; Provides a comprehensive guide that explains the holistic approach, explaining health-related applications of bioactive-based nanoformulations. Audience Pharmacists, biologists, chemists, doctors, academics, and industry professionals interested in holistic and bioactive-based methods for disease treatment.
Soil Health and Sustainability in India (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Books)
by Douglas L. KarlenAn in-depth resource that explores soil health issues in India Soil Health and Sustainability in India delivers a comprehensive overview of the problems surrounding soil health in the different regions of India, The book documents both soil degradation and soil health improvements in agricultural systems. It looks at how to mitigate soil health hazards such as waterlogging, acidity, soil salinity, and soil compaction. It also discusses soil health constraints in different ecoregions and suggests potential solutions for enhancing environmental and socio-economic issues regarding soil in the sub-continent. Past and current soil conservation programs in India are reviewed in detail to better understand how production and policy-related issues affect soil and water conservation. Incentives needed to address the most critical problems are also discussed. Encouraging results associated with watershed-scale soil and water conservation programs together with effective interventions to reduce land degradation and improve productivity are covered. Finally, pervasive physical, chemical, and biological soil health constraints present in different ecoregions are also discussed in detail. Soil Health and Sustainability in India explores Deforestation and removal of natural vegetation through overgrazing and land use changeDepletion of organic matter in soil, by excessive tillage, heavy machinery used for harvesting, and lack of adequate soil conservation measuresSalt pollution from the textile, glass, rubber, animal hide processing, metal processing, and pharmaceutical industriesSoil erosion by water, wind, and cyclonic storms, and different types of soil, including brown and red hill soils, alluvium-derived soils, lateritic soils, and podzolic soils Soil Health and Sustainability in India is a timely resource on soil health in India. It is aimed at soil scientists, agronomists, industry professionals, and students of soil health, crop science, and agriculture seeking to understand India’s soil conservation problems and find solutions to improve soil health in such a regionally diverse country.
Reinventing Territories through Solidarity (ISTE Invoiced)
by Philippe Eynaud Didier Chabaud Nathalie Raulet-CrosetWhile territories have always faced multiple challenges, the addition of ecological transition to economic, cultural and social issues complicates matters considerably. Transition calls for new perspectives. The reinvention of territories through solidarity appears to be a particularly relevant approach as it allows us to draw on the many innovations brought about by players in the social and solidarity economy (SSE). To illustrate this point, the book brings together case studies that bear witness to their astonishing ability to link the economy and local democracy to ensure the sustainability of their activities. These case studies illustrate a renewed vision of territorial development based on cooperation between the SSE, local authorities, entrepreneurs and citizens. Subsequently, they usher in a new way of thinking about public action, in which solidarity players undertake an important role, in co-constructing with local public players, systems capable of meeting the major challenges of our time.
Centaur Rising
by Jane YolenOne night during the Perseid meteor shower, Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. About a year later, one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur. The family has enough attention already as Arianne's six-year-old brother was born with birth defects caused by an experimental drug—the last thing they need is more scrutiny. But their clients soon start growing suspicious. Just how long is it possible to keep a secret? And what will happen if the world finds out?At a time when so many novels are set in other worlds, Jane Yolen imagines what it would be like if a creature from another world came to ours in this thoughtfully written, imaginative novel, Centaur Rising.A Christy Ottaviano Book
The Private Thoughts of Amelia E. Rye
by Bonnie Shimko"All a person needs in life is one true friend."So says Grandpa Thomas, the only member of Amelia's family who cares about her one bit. That true friend finally arrives when Fancy Nelson, the first Negro kid Amelia has ever seen in person, walks into her fourth grade classroom. As Fancy's special sort of magic rubs off on Amelia, she slowly comes to understand her trainwreck family and her place in it—and Fancy discovers a surprising secret about her own past.
The Riverman: A Novel (The Riverman Trilogy)
by Aaron StarmerAlistair Cleary is the kid who everyone trusts. Fiona Loomis is not the typical girl next door. Alistair hasn't really thought of her since they were little kids until she shows up at his doorstep with a proposition: she wants him to write her biography. What begins as an odd vanity project gradually turns into a frightening glimpse into the mind of a potentially troubled girl. Fiona says that in her basement, there's a portal that leads to a magical world where a creature called the Riverman is stealing the souls of children. And Fiona's soul could be next. If Fiona really believes what she's saying, Alistair fears she may be crazy. But if it's true, her life could be at risk. In this novel from Aaron Starmer, it's up to Alistair to separate fact from fiction, fantasy from reality.
Is It Still Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?
by Bruce WeinsteinIt's not always easy to figure out what's right or wrong.Your parents say one thing, your teachers say another, and your friends say something else entirely. Is it okay to tell a friend that her cookies taste awful? How should you respond when you see someone cheating on a test? And what's the big deal with downloading music for free?Whether it's about the use of the internet (copying homework papers?) or sports (steroids?), friendship, family, school, or affairs of the heart, kids often find themselves asking: What's the right thing to do? With five simple and clear ethical principles as a foundation, and plenty of out-of-real-life dilemmas as examples, Dr. Bruce Weinstein offers answers and an approach to things that teens will find useful and reliable. With a good dose of common sense, this accessible life guide proves that, while no one can give you all of the answers, Bruce Weinstein can give you the tools to make the best decisions you can -- anywhere, anytime.
Six Angry Girls
by Adrienne KisnerAdrienne Kisner's Six Angry Girls is a story of mock trial, feminism, and the inherent power found in a pair of knitting needles. Raina Petree is crushing her senior year, until her boyfriend dumps her, the drama club (basically) dumps her, the college of her dreams slips away, and her arch-nemesis triumphs. Things aren’t much better for Millie Goodwin. Her father treats her like a servant, and the all-boy Mock Trial team votes her out, even after she spent the last three years helping to build its success.But then, an advice columnist unexpectedly helps Raina find new purpose in a pair of knitting needles and a politically active local yarn store. This leads to an unlikely meeting in the girls’ bathroom, where Raina inspires Millie to start a rival team. The two join together and recruit four other angry girls to not only take on Mock Trial, but to smash the patriarchy in the process.
Evidence of Things Not Seen
by Lindsey LaneWhen high school junior Tommy Smythe goes missing, everyone has a theory about what happened to him. He was an odd kid, often deeply involved in particle physics, so maybe he just got distracted and wandered off. He was last seen at a pullout off the highway, so maybe someone snatched him. Tommy believes that everything is possible, and that until something can be proven false, it may be true. So as long as Tommy's whereabouts are undetermined, he could literally be anywhere.Told in a series of first-person narratives from people who knew Tommy, Evidence of Things Not Seen by award-winning author Lindsey Lane explores themes of loneliness, connectedness, and the role we play in creating our own realities.
The Sweetheart of Prosper County
by Jill S. AlexanderAlmost-15-year-old Austin Gray is tired of standing at the curb and watching the parade pass her by. Literally. She decides this is the year she'll ride on the hood of a shiny pickup truck in the annual parade, waving to the crowd and finally showing the town bully that she's got what it takes to be the Sweetheart of Prosper County. But far from simply being a beauty contest, becoming Sweetheart involves participation in the Future Farmers of America (FFA), raising an animal, and hunting or fishing. Austin will do almost anything to become Sweetheart, and has the support of her oldest friend, Maribel, her new FFA friends (including the reigning Sweetheart, and a quiet, cute cowboy), an evangelical Elvis impersonator, a mysterious Cajun outcast, and a rooster named Charles Dickens. If only her momma would stop overprotecting her, and start letting Austin live her own life. But Austin can't move on until Momma moves on, too—and lets the grief of losing Austin's daddy several years before out into the open.Here is a bighearted story that will leave readers agreeing with Austin that sometimes, it's not what you ride, it's how you roll.
Fortune's Magic Farm
by Suzanne SelforsIn the spirit of Roald Dahl, Suzanne Selfors spins a wonderful and weird middle-grade tale filled with friendship and magic—now in an entirely new package! Ten-year-old Isabelle lives in Runny Cove where it’s always raining and the whole world has turned gray. When she gets a mysterious visitor with news of an unexpected inheritance, she leaps at the chance to a place full of sunshine . . . and magic! There, magic grows into cherries that cure ills and fronds that make her fly. But when Isabelle feels the call to return to Runny Cove and use the magic of the farm to stop the rain, her loyalty is put to the test. Can she choose between her new home and the one she left behind? In the spirit of Roald Dahl, Suzanne Selfors spins a wonderful and weird middle grade tale.Now in an entirely new package! An Imprint Book “Fortune’s Magic Farm is a love apple for all readers, delicious and magical.” —Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon“Few authors have ever come close to being compared to Dahl, and nobody has his distinctive flavor. One of the very few authors to do so would have to be Suzanne Selfors....A pure pleasure to read for child and adult alike.” —Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal, A Fuse #8 Production“Placing an indomitable character in situations as bleak as they are absurd, Selfors has written a darkly comic adventure in the tradition of Roald Dahl.” —Junior Library Guild “Beautiful writing, quirky characters, and an imaginative plot...make this a good choice, showing how one little girl can use her spirit to save the world.” —Booklist“Readers will cheer for Isabelle throughout the story.” —School Library Journal“Readers will cozy up to the tale’s quirky characters and enjoy the many twists and turns of this magical adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews“Hand this to fans of Eva Ibbotson, to kids who like their magic with some meat to it, and to adults who want a fabulous read-aloud.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This quirky book...is full of silly songs and vivid secondary characters.” —The Seattle TimesJunior Library Guild AwardFlorida Sunshine State Young Readers Award List (2012–13)Kansas’s William Allen White Children’s Book Award List (2011–12)2009 Austin Waldorf Children’s Choice Award, Gold Medal in the third- and fourth-grade category