Daniel R. Faust – författare

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York''s history.

Featuring the most current scholarship, this book examines the lives and achievements of some of the most influential men and women in New York''s early history. It addresses key figures of the era, including Sybil Ludington, Red Jacket, and Asser Levy. Biographical information is placed within the context New York history. Primary and secondary sources provide readers the tools to gain a better understanding of these leaders'' lives.

Backed by the latest scholarly research, this book chronicles the history of early New York, how it became a British colony, and what life was like in colonial New York. This book demonstrates how New York was a land of innovative, free-thinking individuals who took advantage of the natural resources around them. It also addresses key events in colonial New York, including the founding of the British colony and the French and Indian War, as well as key figures, such as King Charles II and Robert R. Livingston. Facts are richly supplemented with detailed maps and primary-source documents from the era.

Using the most recent research, this volume examines how New York''s history and culture were influenced by its complex past as a part of a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. This book provides a detailed history of New York while it was under Dutch control and explores the lasting influence of New York''s Dutch heritage. This volume includes important people involved in shaping New Netherland, including Adriaen Block, Petrus Stuyvesant, and others. Readers are treated to stimulating features, maps, and primary sources to help illustrate the events that shaped New Netherland and New York State.

Uniquely presented here, and in line with the most recent research on the subject, is the New York experience of the American Revolution. Readers learn about the early stirrings of dissatisfaction with British rule, and how this conflict escalated into the development of a new country. New York was the site of several important battles and many New Yorkers were major contributors in the war effort. This volume contains maps, paintings, and primary source documents to show where important battles took place and demonstrate the far-reaching effects the war had on people.

Reflecting the latest scholarship, this book looks at the different groups of Native Americans who lived on the land that would one day become New York State. Primary source documents, paintings, and artifacts guide readers in exploring the current understanding of the ways in which the Algonquian-speaking peoples and the Iroquois lived before the arrival of the first Europeans. This book examines the effect that contact between the Native American and European cultures had on the people themselves and the development of the colony and state.

Get ready for an action-packed book about one of the coolest careers in America. This high-interest book introduces readers to the Central Intelligence Agency, including its history, departments, and missions. Readers will enjoy discovering the different jobs that exist in the agency, from covert spies to the scientists and engineers who collect intelligence. Eye-catching photographs are paired with engaging text to hook readers and help them thoroughly explore the topic and learn about the skills necessary to become a CIA agent. A graphic organizer and multiple sidebars provide opportunities to enhance reading comprehension.

What’s it like to be an FBI special agent? This book introduces readers to the daily activities and jobs within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Readers will learn about the exciting cases the FBI investigates to keep America safe, which often entail foreign spies, hackers, and terrorists. Readers will delight in fascinating facts about FBI history, missions, and jobs, as well as the skills and education that could lead to a job with the FBI. Engaging text is paired with corresponding photographs to bring this high-interest career to life. Readers will gain extra opportunities for deepening their knowledge about the FBI through a graphic organizer and supplemental sidebars.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a robot! Robotic technology has taken to the skies with the rising use of drones, which are used for entertainment, surveillance, and commercial reasons, among others. This book introduces readers to the history and future of flying robots. Readers will learn about the newest flying robot models and the technology behind them. Exciting text is supplemented by color photographs of many real-life robots to give readers a strong understanding of robots that are made for the sky.

Most products we use every day were made using manufacturing robots. Readers will be surprised to hear how common and important robots are in the manufacturing world. This book covers the history of manufacturing robots, as well as the newest robots that are used today. The many benefits of manufacturing robots are explained, as well as controversies behind their use. Reader will learn the technology behind several manufacturing robots and how they''ve radically changed the way companies produce goods. Color photographs give an inside look at the jobs manufacturing robots do every day.

Robots aren’t just made for sci-fi thrillers—they’re on the real frontlines. Military and police use robots to perform operations that are impossible or too dangerous for humans to do. Readers will enjoy this in-depth look into the world of military and police robots, from their history to the newest technology available. How can robots help police? How will robots be used in the future? This volume addresses these questions and more through easy to understand text and fascinating facts. Color photographs bring readers behind the caution tape to learn all about military and police robots.

Robots can be sent to the most extreme environments in the world. This book takes readers on a deep-sea dive to find out all about underwater robots. Readers will learn about the history of robot technology, as well as the latest uses for underwater robots. The accessible language describes how robots work, while color photographs bring readers into the underwater environments where some robots do their job. What’s the future of underwater robots? What can we find out by using them? This book answers these questions and many more, as readers follow robots under the sea.

Can robots save lives? Medical robots save lives every day, and they''re sure to save more as their technology advances. This book describes the amazing work done by medical robots, from surgical robots to nano-robots. Readers will learn about the medical breakthroughs performed by robots, the latest models, and the future of robots in medicine. Accessible descriptions of how medical robots work will engage readers and give them a deep understanding of this burgeoning technology. Color photographs of each robot are provided to give readers an inside look into the operating room and beyond.

Coming to power between Mongol and Manchu rule, the Ming Dynasty represented the last ethnic Han dynasty to rule China. Following the Mandate of Heaven, the first Ming emperor launched nearly 300 years of cultural and political transformation. This compelling volume traces the ascendancy, demise, and legacy of the Ming Dynasty, chronicling the development of its governmental structure, its expansion of trade and its economy, its extension and enhancement of the Great Wall of China, and many other achievements. Readers will also learn about the effect of the Little Ice Age and its role in the Ming’s demise.

Article I of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Congress. As the legislative branch of the government, both houses of Congress play an important role in the country. Your readers will explore both chambers of the nation''s lawmaking body, with a focus on the various duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Essential concepts in the U.S. government and history curriculum are presented in easy-to-digest sections, with a focus on engaging struggling readers through accessible content. Primary sources, graphic organizers, and charts supplement the narrative and make challenging concepts clear.

When the Founding Fathers forged the government for the newly independent United States of America, they were careful not to give too much power to any one person or group. The separation of power between the three branches of government is one of the hallmarks of American democracy. Your readers will examine the concept of the separation of power and how it applies to the government of the United States. Text is presented in accessible chunks and supported by primary sources, charts, and graphic organizers. Designed for struggling teen readers, this book will help them understand key concepts in the U.S. government and history curriculum.

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), may seem like something out of a science-fiction novel. But in fact, civilian drones are a kind of technology that is becoming increasingly present in our everyday lives. This title uncovers the science and technology behind civilian drones. Readers learn the history of this technology, how it works, and how it’s used. The text’s science and technology concepts complement STEM classroom concepts. Fact boxes, simple diagrams and detailed photographs make complex topics easy to understand. The next time readers see a civilian drone in the sky, they’ll know for sure what it is!

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have applications that impact many aspects of people’s lives. Since Amazon announced it would start using drones in its daily operations, all eyes have been on the growing commercial drones market. Readers will learn the interesting facts and figures about commercial drones, including how this technology works and how it’s used. Science, engineering, and technology topics support elementary STEM concepts. With concepts reinforced by simple diagrams, detailed photographs, and fact boxes, readers get a comprehensive lesson in commercial drones.

When most people think of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they likely think of the military. Militaries have been using drones since the 1990s, and new developments in drone technology are being discovered every day. Readers get a crash course in military drones through this text, which explains the science and technology behind one of today’s most polarizing topics. Readers gain an understanding of how drones work and how militaries use them. The text’s science and technology content support elementary STEM concepts, while simple diagrams, photographs, and fact boxes provide opportunities for additional learning.

Police departments around the country are using drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to assist in law-enforcement. This may include using drones for surveillance purposes, something that’s becoming increasingly controversial. Readers get a crash course in police UAVs with this text, which uses age-appropriate language and simple diagrams to explain the science and technology behind drones. STEM classroom concepts are supported by this science- and-technology-focused text, which asks readers to form their own opinions on the use of drones in police departments and beyond.

The entertainment industry has often pioneered developments in technology. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are the latest technology the entertainment industry is tackling. This high-interest title covers the basics of entertainment drones, teaching readers the science, technology, and engineering that goes into producing them. Readers learn how entertainment drones are used, including their role on film sets, at theme parks, sporting events, and circuses. Readers even learn about drone entertainment shows! With science and technology content that supports STEM classroom concepts, as well as simple diagrams and detailed photographs, this text is sure to captivate readers’ interest.