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Who Were the Accused Witches of Salem?: And Other Questions about the Witchcraft Trials
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In June 1692, a jury in Salem, Massachusetts, found Bridget Bishop guilty of performing witchcraft. The only evidence against her was villagers' testimony. As punishment she was publicly… Read More →
Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
In this gripping story of a historic clash between repressive government forces and individuals seeking freedom, we'll explore the reasons that led students in China to defy authority. We'll… Read More →
Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution?: And Other Questions about the Constitutional Convention of 1787
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In May 1787, men from all over the United States arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on serious business. Just eleven years earlier, colonial leaders had met in Philadelphia to declare… Read More →
Why Did Cherokees Move West?: And Other Questions about the Trail of Tears
From the Series Six Questions of American History
On May 26, 1838, U.S. soldiers surrounded Cherokee villages across Georgia. The soldiers came to force Cherokee families to move to a new territory in Oklahoma. The Cherokees had little time… Read More →
Why Did English Settlers Come to Virginia?: And Other Questions about the Jamestown Settlement
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In December 1606, three ships carrying 105 men and boys set sail from Dover, England. The ships headed for the eastern shores of North America. There the men planned to establish a new colony Read More →
Why Did the Pilgrims Come to the New World?: And Other Questions about the Plymouth Colony
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In December 1620, a group of English settlers stepped out of their boats and climbed up the shore to a point overlooking a small harbor. Known as the Pilgrims, they had traveled far on the… Read More →
Why Space Matters to Me
In this brilliantly simple book, a noted science writer shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth to space—and thus, why space matters to all of us. Covering topics like stardust, animal Read More →
Wi-Fi
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Today, we can connect to the Internet just about anywhere, and it's all thanks to Wi-Fi. But what is the story behind this amazing technology, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers… Read More →
Wild Animal Neighbors: Sharing Our Urban World
What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least… Read More →
Wildfire Rescue
From the Series Eco Rangers
Meet Ebony and Jay, two best friends and Eco Rangers who love nothing more than rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. After a devastating wildfire in the bushland, Ebony and Jay, are doing… Read More →
Wild Inventions: Ideas Inspired by Animals
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
What do animals have to do with inventions? Welcome to the world of bioinspiration! Inventors observe and imitate strategies and adaptations that animals use in the natural world to find… Read More →
Wild West Women
From the Series Just the Facts Biographies
The remarkable women who helped settle the West achieved much more than marrying and raising children. They had to farm the land, build houses, and hunt for food. Over time, these women began Read More →
Wild World of Sharks — Hardcover Set
From the Series Wild World of Sharks
Sharks leap off the page in this high-energy series dedicated to the ultimate predators. Full-spread photos and browseable text highlight the most high-interest facts about these marine… Read More →
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William Tell: One against an Empire [A Swiss Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
He wanted nothing more than to live in peace, until a petty tyrant forced him into a cruel choice: Swiss hunter William Tell is famous for his great skill with a crossbow. A mild-mannered… Read More →
Willie Mays
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African Read More →
Wilma Rudolph, 2nd Edition
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled her leg. But Wilma proved the doctors wrong. Not only did she walk, she also Read More →
Wilt Chamberlain
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: •He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? •He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of… Read More →
Wind Power
From the Series Energy Evolutions
Wind blows across Earth with an enormous force, but how can we harness it to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved… Read More →
Wind Scorpions: Killer Jaws
From the Series Arachnid World
What is that creature attacking a lizard with its the giant jaws? It's a wind scorpion! In this book, you will learn how wind scorpions are similar to and very different from other arachnids. Read More →
Wings & Beaks: Technology Inspired by Animals
From the Series Animal Tech
Soar high in the skies while learning about animals that have inspired amazing technology. Read the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and mimicked the… Read More →
Win or Lose
From the Series Hoops Academy
Freshman year basketball at Hoops Academy is not going according to Trey “Mojo” Michaels’ plan. Sure, he’s the team captain, but they have yet to win a single game! Desperate to win, Mojo… Read More →
Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully
In this poignant novel in verse, eleven-year-old Jack misses his dad who is MIA in Vietnam. The last thing Jack wants to do is spend summer with his grandparents. He's expecting the worst… Read More →
With All Your Heart Weekday: A Weekday Prayer Book
Created to enhance the prayer experience for learners of all ages, this revised edition of the book, published by the Minneapolis Jewish Day School, now includes the Hallel and the counting… Read More →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Born a slave in Georgia in 1818, Bridget "Biddy" Mason learned to survive in a harsh world. Taken from her parents as a young child, Biddy grew up to be self-reliant and hard working. When… Read More →