Matt Doeden
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Read about hoaxes and lies that have been spread in both the past and present, and learn how they have deceived people. Readers will discover tips on how to identify a hoax and learn to think critically about the information they hear every day"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
On April 29, 2011, the whole world watched as Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton exchanged marriage vows. This royal wedding was one of the most anticipated events in England in recent years. Ever since the couple officially announced their engagement in November 2010, every detail of the wedding has captured headlines around the globe. Why all the excitement? William is second in line to become Britain's king. William Arthur Philip Louis...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Sex abuse. Government spying on civilians. Lying under oath. These aren't the makings for crime novels-they're real-life stories uncovered by whistle-blowers with knowledge of deep, dark secrets. In one headline-grabbing case, Edward Snowden, an information technology specialist, revealed unauthorized US government surveillance around the globe. In another, Kathryn Bolkovac, a United Nations International Police Force monitor, went public with the...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the controversy of gun control from the points of view of those for and against.
In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. Doeden explores the history of guns, gun violence, and gun control, while exploring the Second Amendment, gun laws in the United States, legal restrictions to gun ownership, and the devastation...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Draws on articles, anecdotes, and quotes from "USA Today" to explore the issue of gun control, discussing viewpoints from both sides of the debate and exploring the history of gun ownership in the United States and current federal, state, and local laws.
89) Doug Flutie
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Presents a career biography of football quarterback Doug Flutie, and includes personal and professional statistics.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With over 500 languages and the highest population in Africa, Nigeria has become one of the most diverse countries in the world. Through engaging maps and images, explore 100,000 years of Nigeria's history and culture"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"You are struggling to survive during the Great Depression. As a migrant worker, you travel from place to place hoping to earn enough money to get by. How will you find a way to feed and clothe yourself and your family? Step back in time to face the challenges that real people were met with during this difficult time in history"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In late 2019 the Chinese city of Wuhan reported several cases of what doctors thought was pneumonia. But it wasn't long before officials identified a new coronavirus behind the outbreak: SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus, quickly spread through China and then around the world.
In the United States and everywhere else it landed, the virus drastically changed familiar ways of life. Events were canceled, schools moved...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Do you have what it takes to compete against the world's most elite athletes? Be ready to put in the time, sweat, and tears that it takes. Choose which path to take on your journey to athletic excellence. Some choices lead to the big leagues, while others introduce other opportunities, or even a fall from grace"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries"--
98) Eli Manning
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL's number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants' quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he's a champion quarterback in his own right....
99) Tuskegee Airmen
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American combat pilots in US military history. Ride along with these brave pilots on the dangerous military missions that changed the course of history." --
100) Yao Ming
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A look at the life and career of this famous Chinese basketball player who made it big in the NBA.