Thomas Streissguth

Presents a brief biography of the first American astronaut to orbit Earth.

A short history of the U.S. Army's Special Forces and an explanation of the training required to become a Green Beret.

Presents the life of the Egyptian queen who lived from 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.

Follows the life of the well-known novelist from his childhood in Nantes, France, to his career as a successful fiction writer whose imaginative works often gave glimpses into the future.

Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.

"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Pocket Bikes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Mini-bikes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"This title highlights major destinations within Afghanistan and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Afghanistan, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an...

Narrates the events leading up to the massacre which marked the end of a long succession of wars between whites and Indians, and concludes with a description of the battle itself.