Caitlyn Paley – författare

Learn about slavery and the fight for freedom in this book examining the stories of slave narratives and their effect on the abolitionist movement of the United States. The book is complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period.

Nuclear power is a growing energy source. Learn about how this energy technology developed, the risks and rewards of nuclear power, and whether or not nuclear power will solve the energy challenges of the future.

In many eras throughout history, war has been a reality. Each war has brought new inventions and technologies to the forefront. Often what changed the landscape of war and even led to victory was the technology that was available or created during this time. History buffs and future engineers alike will fall in love with this cross-disciplinary series that marries technology with American history. This series spotlights several main technologies that benefited either the war campaign or humanity itself during specific periods of difficulty and strife. They cover not only the effect these technologies had on a war, but also how those technologies worked, and who or what made it possible.EACH BOOK CONTAINS Each book contains vivid period-specific photographs or illustrations, detailed accounts of wartime events, and an in-depth study of the influence, evolution, and legacy of technologies throughout time. These books are carefully researched and written to spark curiosity in the readers’ minds.CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS-Provides students the opportunity to draw connections across time periods-Presents historical backgrounds on key eras of conflict-Promotes in-depth research through careful analysis of different technologies-Connects readers to historical moments through use of photographs and text

Explore the characters, themes, motifs, and modern interpretations of Shakespeare''s Merchant of Venice all in modern English.

Explore the characters, themes, motifs, and modern interpretations of Shakespeare''s King Lear all in modern English.

The Netherlands is a place often equated with blonde-haired, blue-eyed people and wooden shoes; however, it is much more than that. The Netherlands is a prosperous country that has a vibrant history and a unique culture. This book explores the Netherlands of the past and well as the present, and what it is like to live there today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.