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Gorilla

Melissa Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640004818

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes.

Giraffe

Melissa Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640004801

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of giraffes, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these towering land animals.

Bat

Melissa Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640004795

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of bats, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flying mammals.

Alligator

Melissa Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640004788

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of alligators, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these semiaquatic reptiles.

Wilderness

John Muir (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640003217

A collection of some of John Muir’s most memorable and inspirational words reminds us of a shared responsibility and inescapable bond—that all inhabitants of this planet “travel the Milky Way together.”

Bison

Melissa Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600477

A look at bison, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their shaggy coats, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.

Coal Power

Diane Bailey (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604406

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which coal has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

The Arab Spring

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607803

A historical account of the Arab Spring, including the events leading up to the string of protests, the people involved, the conditions of political instability, and the lingering aftermath.

The End of the Cold War

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607834

A historical account of the end of the Cold War, including the events that sparked conflict and led to peace, the competition for global ideological supremacy, and the lingering aftermath.

The 9/11 Attacks

Laura K. Murray (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607858

A historical account of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the events leading up to that day, the people involved, the monumental rescue and recovery efforts, and the lingering aftermath.

The Great Recession

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607841

A historical account of the Great Recession, including the causes of the economic downturn, the role played by the Federal Reserve and other government offices, and the lingering aftermath.

The Navajo Code Talkers

J. Patrick Lewis (author) Gary Kelley (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607872

Amidst a complicated history of mistreatment by and distrust of the American government, the Navajo people—especially bilingual code talkers—helped the Allies win World War II.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Jennifer Fandel (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607544

A biography of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, examining his design influence and development of the Prairie School style, as well as some of his most famous structures.

The U.S. Presidency

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607124

A historical survey of the United States presidency, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role as executive and influential presidents such as Andrew Jackson.

Navajo

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606523

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo, including headman Manuelito and conflicts such as the Second Battle of Fort Defiance.

Cherokee

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606509

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cherokee, including chief John Ross and conflicts surrounding the Trail of Tears.

Apache

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606493

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Apache, including warrior Geronimo and conflicts such as the Camp Grant Massacre.

Sioux

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606547

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Sioux or Dakota, including warrior Crazy Horse and conflicts such as the U.S.–Dakota War.

Iroquois

Steve Potts (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606516

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution.

Nez Perce

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606530

A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce, including Chief Joseph and conflicts such as the Battle of the Big Hole.

Cubism

Anne Fitzpatrick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606424

An examination of the art movement known as Cubism from its beginnings in the early 1900s to its decline during World War I, including an introduction to great artists and works.

Peace Corps

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605922

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Peace Corps, from its founding in 1961 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Environmental Protection Agency 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605878

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the EPA, from its founding in 1970 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Lululemon

Laura K. Murray (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605687

A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of Lululemon Athletica, the Canadian athletic apparel company that was founded in 1998 and today has hundreds of retail locations.

Harlem Hellfighters

J. Patrick Lewis (author) Gary Kelley (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604987

They went by many names, but the world came to know them best as the Harlem Hellfighters. Two thousand strong, these black Americans from New York picked up brass instruments—under the leadership of famed bandleader and lieutenant James Reese Europe—to take the musical sound of Harlem into the heart of war. From the creators of the 2012 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book, And the Soldiers Sang, this remarkable narrative nonfiction rendering of WWI -- and American -- history uses free-verse poetry and captivating art to tell century-old story of hellish combat, racist times, rare courage, and inspired music.