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Harriet Tubman in Her Own Words
Harriet Tubmans fame as a conductor on the Underground Railroad led to her nickname: Moses. She displayed considerable courage leading fugitive slaves to freedom and, incredibly, never lost a passenger. Less well known is Tubmans service in the Union army as a scout and spy during the Civil War. This captivating volume uses Tubmans own remembrances as well as other primary sources to provide a greater understanding of her astonishing life story as well as major issues of the United States in the 1800s. Historic photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars add valuable information to the main text and appealing design.
The Legend of Robin Hood
Stories of the outlaw archer Robin Hood reach back to medieval times. However, movies, books, comic books, and television shows about him still populate our popular culture. Readers will not only become absorbed by the legend of the folk hero, complete with his Merry Men and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, they'll be intrigued by the debate about whether Robin Hood is based on a real person. Famous illustrations and fun facts abound in this high-interest volume.
Being a Manatee
The strange-looking sea mammal called the manatee is a gentle creature. This book invites readers to imagine themselves as a manatee living its slow-moving, quiet life. Readers will picture themselves with algae and barnacles growing on their skin, coming up to take a breath every few minutes, and always searching for a tasty plant to eat. Cute and colorful photographs of manatees support the fascinating text, and the Florida manatee's struggle to stay alive is closely examined.
Being an Octopus
Provides simple information about octopuses, including anatomy, feeding habits, and intelligence.
Being a Toucan
Vibrant, playful toucans are beautiful birds to watch at the zoo, or, even better, in the rainforests of Central and South America. If readers can't be in either of these places, this book is the next best thing. Each page asks the reader to imagine themselves living the wild life of the colorful toucan. They will picture themselves with long bills and a funny way of eating. They will imagine sleeping in a tree hollow and even sword fighting another toucan with their bill. Fun text and science concepts are a great combination in this look at a toucan's life.
Beavers
Beavers might not be very large animals, but they can wipe out whole forests. Beavers need certain trees for sustenance and lodging, but that can mean widespread destruction throughout their habitats, including flooding. However, beavers have a positive role to play in nature, too. They allow certain kinds of trees and animals to thrive. Readers will discover many more fun facts about these rodents, such as how their orange teeth are covered in iron. Fact boxes and graphic organizers make this book an even more valuable source of information for animal enthusiasts.
A Fagan Genealogy
John J. Fagan, Jr. (1908- ) was born in Philadelphia to John J. Fagan (1882-1963) and Ellen A. Brown. The Fagan family originated in Ireland. John's grandfather, James A. Fagan (1858-1888) was born in Robertstown, Kildare, Ireland and immigrated to the United States, settling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other ancestors came to the United States at varying times. Descendants live in Pennsylvania, California and other parts of the United States.
Termites
Termites don't just chew through wood; they eat it. That means a home, a tree house, or a tree can be a gigantic snack for a colony of termites. Unfortunately, when a colony decides a building is a perfect place to live, it can be hard to kick out these unwanted guests. This book, including graphic organizers and close-up photographs, offers an in-depth look at a termite colony and the different kinds of termites needed to keep a colony functioning. It also examines what exterminators and others do to combat these destructive insects.
The Long Crisis
Low-income housing in crisis -- From renters to owners -- Remaking public parks -- Patrolling city streets -- The trouble with development -- The governance of homelessness and public space.
Being an Orangutan
Introduces orangutans, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and how they build their beds each night and use sticks to forage for food.
