Elizabeth Raum
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Jimmy Carter was a boy, he listened to his parents talk about local politics and watched them live out their Baptist faith in the community. From the fields of his family farm to traveling the world negotiating peace talks, God guided every step of Jimmy's journey. His unwavering devotion to peace and faith helped him navigate the political waters of the governorship and presidency. Discover the extraordinary life of this world-famous humanitarian
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Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other African Americans, from Ruby Bridges's early life through her first steps in an integrated school and her struggles against racism. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when: you're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast, but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
112 p. : b&w ill. ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In You Choose format, follows the path of three World War II spies. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a wireless operator, a photo reconnaissance pilot, and a spy living in enemy territory"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A mama Orangutan builds a tree nest in a safe place for her and her baby to sleep on in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like an Orangutan" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--
13) Bears make dens
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A mama black bear digs a den for winter and gives birth to cubs in her den in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like a Bear" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a patriot apprentice, a British soldier, and a Boston servant"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Rabbits dig burrows and hide in them to protect themselves and their young from predators in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Include a range map and a "Build Like a Rabbit" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--
19) K-9 police dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes what K9 police dogs do, where they work, how they are trained, and which dog breeds are the best at working as police dogs. Includes stories about dogs that work for real police forces around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the people and events involved in the orphan trains. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a New York City newsboy, a child trying to keep his siblings together, and a child sent west on the baby trains"--Provided by publisher.
