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  • Science

    Its History and Development

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The Study of Science
    Even students who aren’t inclined toward the sciences will find this book a great read. It is as much about the history of humanity and our curiosity regarding the world around us as it is an informative survey of our scientific breakthroughs. Included are early achievements—such as the discovery of fire and written language—and modern triumphs of ingenuity such as space exploration, genetics, ... Read more

    $32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Is the Structure of a Plant?

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Life Science
    As concern for the environmental increases, the role of the plant kingdom in the balance of ecosystems has become key. This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant structures, with illustrative diagrams and sidebars showing the many adaptations distinct species ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of Music

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to the Visual and Performing Arts
    Music is an art that, in one guise or another, permeates every human society. Though musical theory did not develop until the nineteenth century, rhythm has had the power to move people for millennia. Readers will travel the river of musical time, from early Indian and Chinese conceptions, when music was first used as a sonic vector for religion, through its development in the Middle Ages to great ... Read more

    $41.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Anne Frank

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Britannica Beginner Bios III
    The haunting account of the young Anne Frank and her tragically short life as a hidden Jewish fugitive during the Holocaust continues to deeply move and inspire readers, decades after she wrote what became The Diary of a Young Girl. This title, geared toward an upper-elementary-level readership, follows her early life before the outbreak of World War II, with an emphasis on her writings and ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Extreme Sports and Their Greatest Competitors

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Inside Sports II
    When asked to define what makes a sport extreme, one practitioner—a rock climber in the countryside and a skateboarder in the city—replied, “It’s a sport where you may well hurt yourself, or worse.” Readers of this compelling book will learn all about these alternative, edgy sports and what it takes to parachute from an airplane, zip-line through the air, or brave the possibility of a flash flood ... Read more

    $29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tom Brady: Super Bowl Champion

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Living Legends of Sports
    As the hugely successful, long-time quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is one of the greatest football players in history. Though he won the Super Bowl in only his first season as a starter, his success was unexpected given that he had not been selected until the second-to-last round of the National Football League draft. In this biography, readers will learn all about Brady’s life ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Peyton & Eli Manning in the Community

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Making a Difference: Athletes Who Are Changing the World
    Thanks to their record-breaking level of play, multiple Super Bowl wins, and numerous awards, Peyton and Eli Manning have become two of the most popular names in American football. This book chronicles the rise to fame of these football legends, as well as the ways in which they have used their success to give back to the community. Shots of the brothers in action—on the playing field and ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Key Figures of the Vietnam War

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Biographies of War
    From 1965 to 1973, the United States sent troops to South Vietnam to assist in its war against the Communist regime of North Vietnam. In the end, the North was victorious, and Vietnam was reunited under Communist rule. This resource provides an overview of Vietnam’s history, a chronicle of the war itself, and profiles of people who played instrumental roles in and leading up to this long and ... Read more

    $30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How Cell Processes Are Regulated

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Cell Biology
    A cell is the smallest unit of living matter that can exist by itself. Some organisms, such as bacteria, are made up of only one single cell. As for other organisms, such as humans and redwood trees, billions of cells are required. That means that those multitudinous cells have to work together to enable people to do things such as walk, talk, and eat, and for trees to send down roots, sprout ... Read more

    $29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Civil Rights Era

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The African American Experience: From Slavery to the Presidency
    One of the most important chapters in American history, the civil rights era represents the path of recognition, acceptance, and lauding of one of America’s greatest assets: its black American citizenry. This resource guides readers through the key events, successes, and trials of the civil rights movement, from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the assassination of Dr. ... Read more

    $30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Is the Constitution?

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Government
    Understanding the United States Constitution is crucial for all young people who live in the U.S. Readers will learn about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the Constitution. The checks and balances between the three branches of government are outlined. The relationship between the federal and state ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Derek Jeter in the Community

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Making a Difference: Athletes Who Are Changing the World
    Even during his first outstanding rookie season in Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter was determined to channel his burgeoning success into helping the community. This book explores the ways in which one of the world's top-performing baseball stars has become a role model by practicing what he preaches—eating well and exercising, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and working hard to achieve success. ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus