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34 produkter
34 produkter
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PDF, Engelska, 2012519 kr
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Author Stephen Feinstein explores the lives of eight influential civil rights leaders including Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person''s life and achievements.
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This cool book explores the lives of eight of the most important jazz musicians in history. Readers will learn about the challenges and triumphs of musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person''s life and achievements.
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Air is our most important resource, yet it is in danger from pollution and global warming. Author Stephen Feinstein explains threats to air quality worldwide and explains what readers can do to help preserve and protect this precious resource.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010519 kr
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Some think the earth should be called the "water planet," because even from space we can see that it''s covered with water, but our water is endangered by pollution and global warming, and people may run short of water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. Readers find out what kids can do to help save and protect this precious resource.
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PDF, Engelska, 2014520 kr
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Mesopotamia is often called the Cradle of Civilization and it is this region that is the focus of this book. Ancient Mesopotamia, centering on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, features the rise of city-states and innovations in agriculture. The people of Mesopotamia also developed complex systems of writing, architectural wonders, advancements in military tactics and weaponry, and some of the first recorded legal codes.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015373 kr
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LeBron James is a living basketball legend. He is the youngest player in the history of the NBA to score 20,000 career points. He represented the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and he is one of the most influential athletes in the world. Readers learn more about his rise to superstardom and his life on and off the court.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015351 kr
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Scientist. Engineer. Doctor. Astronaut. Mae Jemison has done it all. Readers discover how a girl from Alabama became the first African-American woman in space thanks to her ambition, her intelligence, and her determination.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2015524 kr
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For the first time ever, human beings were in control of their environment. Airplanes, trains, and the first diesel engines let people go faster and farther than ever before. The birth of modern art and sound recording promised new cultural heights, while the invention of jazz music and the popularization of low-cost photography managed to bring societies closer together. This decade, from its arts and fashion to its politics and technological advancements, would help shape a culture and set the stage for the century ahead.
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From the invention of the motorcar and the widespread use of the radio to Albert Einstein''s theory of relativity and Charlie Chaplin''s entertaining silent films, the 1910s held more promise than any decade before it. But the sinking of the Titanic, the eruption of World War I, race riots, and the deadly Spanish flu pandemic proved there were growing pains to be experienced. Explore the people and events of one of the most unique periods in history.
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Suffragettes won women the right to vote in the United States. Babe Ruth was the biggest name in sports. The "Lost Generation" created music and literature that would speak to everyone. Prohibition created gangsters and mob bosses. And silent films gave way to talking ones. The 1920s was a decade full of idealization, prosperity, and creativity, leading a generation of Americans out of war and into a golden age.
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Dust storms ravaged the Great Plains, and the economy crashed, leaving thousands unemployed, homeless, and hungry. Nazism began its rise to power in Germany, and a hurricane devastated New England. The 1930s were a time of enormous devastation, but also of great progress. Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a New Deal for America. Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly around the world. Walt Disney began a media empire that would change entertainment forever. The 1930s would shape America and the world, with each new policy and invention creating the backdrop for a new world power.
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A decade of invention, adaptation, and creation, the 1940s were also a time of world conflict. From big band music, bobbysoxers, and Frank Sinatra to World War II, Rosie the Riveter, and the atomic bomb, readers will trace the changing attitudes of Americans through the decade. See how World War II helped end the poverty and despair of the Great Depression, ushering in a new time of prosperity in which Americans felt comfortable pursuing dreams of home ownership and family.
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During the 1950s, the United States became a world leader in business, technology, and health care. The invention of the polio vaccine and the establishment of NASA set the stage for scientific advancement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, spurring the civil rights movement. However, U.S. troops fought to a deadlock in Korea, the Soviet Union took an early lead in the Space Race, and Americans worried about the presence of Soviet spies. Social mores were being tested by new thinking, new music, and new idols. The 1950s would prove to be a decade that would reimagine pop culture, the new normal, and the American Dream.
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The 1960s were an exciting and unsettling time for America. Hippies protested the Vietnam War, astronauts walked on the moon, and Martin Luther King, Jr., lead the way to equal rights for African-Americans. Soldiers battled in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Inspirational leaders fell victim to assassins’ bullets. The Bay of Pigs invasion and ensuing Cuban Missile Crisis pushed the world toward nuclear war. The Beatles changed rock ''n'' roll forever.
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The 1980s were a time of tremendous growth and prosperity. The Cold War ended. The human population on earth was the largest it had ever been. Computers and video games became readily available. Cable television brought a diversity of entertainment to the American household. Severe social, economic, and military pressures forced the Soviet Union to abandon its longstanding political doctrine. Although the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded and the worst nuclear power accident in history occurred in Chernobyl, the 1980s were a decade filled with wild style and economic stability, ushering in a new wave of hope for the future.
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The economic prosperity and technological advancement of the 1990s were counterbalanced by a sharp rise in terrorism. Following a military and diplomatic triumph in the first Persian Gulf War, Americans focused largely on domestic issues. Despite enhanced communications through the Internet, the world was slow to react to growing humanitarian crises in Africa and the Balkans. Grunge and hip-hop dominated the music scene. The last decade of the 20th century embodied Americans'' excitement and fears for the future.
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The first decade of the new millennium ushered in an age of unprecedented amounts of information through the Internet and electronic media. The US was attacked in 2001, changing the face of New York City forever. There was economic slowdown, political divisiveness, and unprecedented terrorism. US-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq achieved their initial goals, then devolved into bloody guerrilla conflicts. International competition for energy resources escalated dramatically. Then, in 2008, a time of change began when Barack Obama was elected president. As the 2000s moved forward, people changed the way they socialized, worked, and even entertained.
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The 1970s were a time of protest and change. President Nixon broke the law and caused the Watergate scandal, American dependency on oil increased, and the military draft sent thousands of young men to fight in Vietnam. But 1970s were happy times, too. The nation celebrated two hundred years of independence. Audiences enjoyed hit films such as Star Wars and Jaws. People dressed in funky clothes and danced to the beat of disco music.
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Sex and sexuality can be difficult topics to talk about. Find answers to your questions as you learn about the complex and sometimes controversial topics of sexuality, contraception, abstinence, sex education, pregnancy, and STDs. A little knowledge goes a long way in helping you to make informed decisions.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
524 kr
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PDF, Engelska, 2015351 kr
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The first African-American president of the United States lived a colorful life before he was elected. Young readers will learn about his family, where he grew up, and how he came to be a history-making president.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015351 kr
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Harriet Tubman’s brave journey from slave to free woman empowered her to help countless other slaves successfully travel the road to freedom. Readers will be inspired by her extraordinary deeds and life.
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Water is an essential part of life on Earth. But in some places, it’s running out. Through expert analysis and informational insets, students will learn about water scarcity, pollution, the impact on public health, and how to protect this diminishing resource. Take Action boxes will show teens how they can help stop the drought.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016736 kr
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The scientific community today largely agrees that climate change is occurring, and that it could have devastating consequences. Still, many Americans are unsure as to what climate change is and what higher temperatures and rising sea levels could mean for them. This essential volume includes scientific data and experts'' opinion, along with ordinary people''s viewpoints, to examine this important issue. Students will evaluate the evidence to reach a conclusion to one of the most important issues of our time.
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Terrorism is a form of violence with the main intent of frightening people from pursuing their everyday lives. Despite calls to ignore a fear of terrorism lest "the terrorists win," many Westerners are justifiably scared about what seems like the increased presence of terrorism in their world. This text examines viewpoints about the roots of terrorism and its role in different areas around the globe. Experts, journalists, and politicians all weigh in on this important topic in order to help students reach their own conclusions about the role of terrorism in our world today.
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
352 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
721 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
721 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska
533 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska
414 kr
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