MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education’s popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company’s complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, growth, and products of Target Corporation, the discount retailer founded in 1962, which is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States today.
MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education’s popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company’s complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of Pixar, the movie studio founded in 1986, which is one of the most successful producers of computer-animated films today.
From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built—and undone—by different classes of people. This new series takes an anthropologist’s view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Emphasizing each civilization’s legacy and innovations, each title also presents a timeline of major historical events and engaging facts are highlighted throughout the text. In this title discover an historical overview of the Aztec civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the nobles to the commoners, including the Mexican empire’s growth and decline.
A survey of the mystery fiction genre, from its detective-story origins and puzzle-solving influences to the famous authors—such as Agatha Christie—whose works have defined the genre over time.
A survey of the horror fiction genre, from its folkloric origins and Gothic influences to the famous authors—such as Stephen King—whose works have defined the genre over time.
An exploration of Death Valley National Park, including how its desert landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the historic mansion called Scotty’s Castle.
The history of the National Football League’s Washington Redskins, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1932 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1936 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s New York Jets, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1967 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1961 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1995 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1953 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Houston Texans, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 2002 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1919 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Cleveland Browns, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1968 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Chicago Bears, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1919 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1996 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1966 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1924 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1976 to today.
