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American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
From the Series American Music Milestones
The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the… Read More →
American Music Milestones — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series American Music Milestones
This series is a high-interest middle- and high-school series that looks at key musical landscapes in American music. Each book takes a peek at the key events, performers, albums, and songs… Read More →
American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries
From the Series American Music Milestones
Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →
American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of… Read More →
American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads
From the Series American Music Milestones
A guitarist fires off riffs. A drummer pounds out primal rhythms. Fans scream along to a booming chorus. These are the sounds of rock. When rock 'n' roll first shook up young audiences,… Read More →
American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →
America's Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
Soon after the start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775, the Thirteen Colonies proclaimed their independence from British rule and became the United States of America. The written word Read More →
A Midterm Night's Scheme: Book 6
From the Series Chicagoland Detective Agency
Help! Just before the science fair, a set of magic potions disappear from Luna's locker! The Chicagoland Detective Agency takes up the young witch's case. If Raf, Megan, and Raf's talking dog Read More →
Among the Trees: Off-Grid Forest Living
From the Series Life Unplugged
Get ready to get lost in the woods! Take in everything the forest has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are the most popular places to live "wild?"… Read More →
Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
From the Series Gateway Biographies
In 2020, US Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett became the fifth woman to serve on the country’s highest court. The daughter of a lawyer and a high school teacher, Coney… Read More →
Analyze and Define the Assignment
From the Series Info Wise
You've been assigned a research project. What should you do first? This book will help you analyze and define your assignment. What's your purpose? Who is your audience? Is your topic too… Read More →
Ancient Agricultural Technology: From Sickles to Plows
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • Ancient Romans invented a machine to harvest grain? • Farmers in ancient China destroyed the pests that harmed crops by bringing in their natural predators? • The… Read More →
Ancient Communication Technology: From Hieroglyphics to Scrolls
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know that people first used road signs more than 2,000 years ago? Did you know that Ancient Rome had its own postal service? Did you know that Egyptian writers used flakes of… Read More →
Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • Ancient cultures measured time accurately with water clocks? • An engineer in the first century B.C. designed an odometer to calculate distance traveled? • People… Read More →
Ancient Construction Technology: From Pyramids to Fortresses
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • The ancient Maya built magnificent pyramid-temples? • Ancient Chinese builders created central home heating systems? • One ancient Greek monument was taller than a… Read More →
Ancient Machine Technology: From Wheels to Forges
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • Ancient people used bows to drill holes and start fires? • The ancient Chinese built a machine to detect earthquakes? •The ancient Romans operated a factory for milling… Read More →
Ancient Medical Technology: From Herbs to Scalpels
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • Doctors in ancient Peru performed brain surgery? • Ancient Greek doctors ran medical schools? • The ancient Indians knew how to protect people from smallpox? Medical… Read More →
Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • People first used skis more than 8,000 years ago? • The first wheels were used in pottery—not for transportation? • Traffic jams often clogged the streets of ancient… Read More →
Ancient Warfare Technology: From Javelins to Chariots
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • The Scythians used guerrilla warfare more than 2,500 years ago? • The Chinese general Sun-tzu wrote the first military manual in the fourth century B.C.? • Some ancient… Read More →
Andrew Jackson's Presidency
From the Series Presidential Powerhouses
In 1829 Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States, the first who did not come from a wealthy, east coast family. Jackson led an adventurous—some would say… Read More →
An Emperor's Guide
From the Series How-To Guides for Fiendish Rulers
I am a Roman emperor, and my empire stretches from the sunny Mediterranean to northern Europe. I can tell that you're impressed. There are several rules I follow to keep everything under… Read More →
Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. As a child in Jackson, Mississippi, Angie Thomas was surrounded by civil… Read More →
Animal Bests — Paperback Set
From the Series Animal Bests
This high-interest series showcases superstars in the ocean, on land, and in the air. Learn about the incredible senses and skills of insects, birds, marine animals, and land animals in these books. Read More →
Animal Extinctions: A Graphic Guide
From the Series The Climate Crisis
Rising temperatures around the globe put animals at risk. They lose their homes. They lose food and water sources. By 2070, as many as one-third of known species could be extinct. Time is… Read More →