Nonfiction

Guy Shrubsole (Author)

The Lost Rainforests of Britain

Editura: WILLIAM COLLINS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year 'If anyone was born to s

Andrea Gianopoulos

Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Tells the story of how Isaac Newton developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Written in graphic-novel format.

Phyllis A. Whitney

Daughter of the Stars

Editura: Ivy Books

Anul aparitiei: 2004

"Were they all lying? Misleading me for their own purposes?..." Lacey Elliot has been a woman without a past since the day her mother whisked her off to Charlottesville, refusing for thirty years to speak of her father, her family, or her history. But when Lacey intercepts a desperate letter from an aunt in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Lacey sees her chance to confront the past that has terrified her mother and to fill in the gaps in her own life. Against the charm and colorful, turbulent history of the picturesque town, the violent history of Lacey's heritage is about to repeat itself. As she finds herself drawn to a man intrigued by the town for reasons of his own, old ghosts reappear and danger returns--as a killer walks among them once more.... "Evocative, moving, suspenseful--another surefire winner from the writer who taught all of us how it should be done." --BARBARA MICHAELS PHYLLIS A. WHITNEY IS A WINNER OF THE GRAND MASTER AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA

Joshua Holmberg

The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic Concepts in Personal Finance That Every Teen Should Know

Editura: iUniverse

Anul aparitiei: 2008

It's no surprise that a record number of Americans are declaring bankruptcy while consumer debt and foreclosures are at an all time high. Many adults simply don't have the basic financial knowledge to safely navigate today's environment of predatory lending, identity theft, and nonstop consumer marketing. What's more, they don't know how to leverage to their advantage the valuable financial tools they do have. "The High School Graduate's Guide to Financial Intelligence" teaches young adults important lessons in personal finance that they likely aren't learning at home or in school. Armed with this information, they will be better prepared to achieve their financial goals while avoiding common pitfalls.

Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Number one in the world Numero uno en el mundo Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary has helped speakers of Spanish and of English around the world find the right word quickly and easily. From offices in Orlando to living rooms in London and school rooms in San Juan, this comprehensive Spanish/English dictionary is the preferred choice for millions of people--in class, at home or work, or on the go. Here you'll find: An up-to-date word list that gives special emphasis to everyday language, along with current technical, scientific, Internet, and environmental terms Approximately 85,000 headwords, phrases, and examples Irregular verb forms--in both Spanish and English--presented in convenient tables Complete grammar overviews of both Spanish and English English pronunciation indicated in the International Phonetic Alphabet Useful appendices that add to the dictionary's value as an all-purpose reference

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Editura: Oxford University Press, USA

Anul aparitiei: 2007

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

Paul Werstine, William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story

Editura: Laurel Leaf Library

Anul aparitiei: 1965

Two perennial classics--William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the Broadway musical West Side Story--in a single volume The tragedy of love thwarted by fate has always intrigued writers. In the sixteenth century, William Shakespeare took this theme and fashioned one of the world's great plays: Romeo And Juliet. In our own time, Shakespeare's drama has been used as a basis for the overwhelmingly successful musical play West Side Story. Though one of these works is set among the nobility of Verona, and the other among immigrant families of New York's West Side, both tell the story of the plight of young star-crossed lovers.

robert lado, English Language Institute

English Pattern Practices: Establishing the Patterns as Habits

Editura: University of Michigan Press

Anul aparitiei: 1958

Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh Stained Glass Coloring Book

Editura: Dover Publications

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Vincent van Gogh used a vibrant palette of Prussian blue, chrome orange, vermilion, and other bold colors to express moods rather than literal reality. These 16 full-page black-and-white reproductions of his most popular works including "The Church at Auvers, Van Gogh's Bedroom, " and "Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers "offer chances to get adventurous with color. Afterward, hold the translucent pages up to a light to admire thebrilliant stained glass effects."

Kay Melchisedech Olson

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the escape and death of his assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Written in graphic-novel format.

Matt Doeden

The Battle of the Alamo

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Written in graphic-novel format.

Michael Burgan

The Curse of King Tut's Tomb

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Follows the discovery and excavation of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, also known as King Tut, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb's exploration. Written in graphic-novel format.

Michael Martin

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Written in graphic-novel format.

Kay Olson

Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

A biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer. Written in graphic-novel format.

Jason Glaser

Patrick Henry: Liberty or Death

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

A biography telling the life story of Patrick Henry, who is known as the "Voice of the American Revolution." Written in graphic-novel format.

Allison Lassieur

Lords of the Sea: The Vikings Explore the North Atlantic

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Explains the story of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic Ocean and discovery of North America. Written in graphic-novel format.

Xavier Niz

Paul Revere's Ride

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of Paul Revere's ride to Lexington in April 1775 to warn colonists in Massachusetts of approaching British troops. Written in graphic-novel format.

Matt Doeden

Winter at Valley Forge

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of the American patriot troops during the Revolutionary War while wintering in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Donald B. Lemke

The Apollo 13 Mission

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the dramatic story of the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts. Written in graphic-novel format.

Jane Sutcliffe

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Editura: Capstone Press(MN)

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Tells the story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the United States' reaction to the event. Written in graphic-novel format.