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Hurricane Katrina Survival Stories

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806580

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating hurricane that struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Haiti Earthquake Survival Stories

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806597

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Five-Dollar Bills

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820487

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a five-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the five-dollar bill.

Fifty-Cent Pieces

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820470

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.

Eyewitness to the Tuskegee Airmen

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806160

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history and daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots to fly for the U.S. military. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Role of Women in World War II

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806153

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about numerous roles of women during the war, including as spies, army nurses, factory workers, and pilots. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Liberation of Buchenwald

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806177

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of prisoners and liberators at Buchenwald, the first Nazi concentration camp freed by the U.S. Army. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Navajo Code Talkers

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806139

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the men who used the Navajo language to create a successful, top-secret code that was never cracked by enemy forces. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to Japanese Internment

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806146

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II, including their work, family life, and efforts to combat prejudice. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806115

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor through the eyes of U.S. Navy service members, Japanese military officers, political leaders, and everyday Americans. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806184

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the perspectives of American and Japanese leaders, scientists, U.S. Army officials, and Japanese citizens. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the D-Day Invasion

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806122

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the Allied invasion of Normandy, including plans for the attack, dramatic triumphs, and unexpected challenges. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Ellis Island

Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871250

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.

Dimes

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820463

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a dime, explores its history, and teaches readers how dimes are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose face marks the front of the dime.

Compsognathus

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071444

We think of dinosaurs as big and ferocious. Yet the name Compsognathus means 'pretty jaw!' Learn about this strange little dinosaur, from its life in the Jurassic period millions of years ago to the first discovery of its delicate fossil in Germany. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

California Wildfires Survival Stories

Thomas K. Adamson, Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806627

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Brown v. Board of Education

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609541958

In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled the 'separate but equal' doctrine unconstitutional. Brown v. Board of Education was the landmark case that brought about the historic ruling that changed the lives of black Americans.

Ankylosaurus

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071420

Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this 'stiff lizard' could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists--and unsuspecting readers--to this day. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

Apatosaurus

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071437

Find out how the enormous, plant-eating Apatosaurus gained the name 'deceptive lizard.' Learn what role it played in 'The Great Bone Wars' of the 1870s. Follow the many changing theories surrounding Apatosaurus, and come up with your own ideas about what life was like for this strange and mysterious dinosaur! Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Triggers Reform

Alisha Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828780

Offers readers a captivating look into the historic factory fire that killed more than 100 people in 1911. Learn about how factory workers were trapped within the burning building and how the tragedy triggered change to make workplaces safer. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The September 11 Attacks Transform America

Whitney Sanderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828766

Offers readers a captivating look into the most devastating terrorist attack in America's history. Learn about the survivors and first responders involved and how the United States responded to this tragedy. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Stock Market Crash Bankrupts America

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828773

Offers readers a captivating look into the disastrous events that led to the Great Depression. Learn about the stock market's influence on the U.S. economy and how its downfall caused countless Americans to lose their money, homes, and jobs. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Children's Crusade of 1963 Boosts Civil Rights

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828759

Offers readers a captivating look into the Civil Rights Movement and how the actions of children helped promote equality for all races in America. Learn about the motivated children who participated in this historic event and why they continued to gather together in the face of great adversity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Boston Tea Party Sparks Revolution

Whitney Sanderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828742

Offers readers a captivating look into the Thirteen Colonies' struggle against Great Britain. Learn about how the Boston Tea Party was carried out and why it was a pivotal moment in establishing the United States of America. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Battle of the Alamo Ignites Independence

Amy C. Rea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828735

Offers readers a captivating look into Texas's battle for independence against Mexico in the 1830s. Learn about the historic Battle of the Alamo and how the conflict became a rallying cry for Texans. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.