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Author: Greg Roza
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 161532495X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this book, readers take a look at Texas and the original explorers who first set eyes on this vast land hundreds of years ago. Featured adventurers include la Salle, Coronado, de Soto, and Cortés. Biographical sidebars give readers a more detailed understanding of Texas's most important explorers.
Author: Teppo Harasymiw
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1615325077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Texas Revolution was a defining moment not only for Texas, but also for the United States. Readers will learn about the events that led up to the war for independence from Mexico, as well as the far-reaching effects of the war. Biographical sidebars highlight key figures, and timelines compare what was happening in the United States to the dramatic events of the Texas Revolution.
Author: Henrietta Toth
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2017-12-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1538380579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn August 1955, Emmett Till was a fourteen-year-old African American teenager on vacation. He had traveled to visit relatives in rural Mississippi. He would return home to Chicago to be buried. Emmett Till was murdered by two white men, making him a victim of racial violence that galvanized the unfolding civil rights movement. This account details the circumstances of his abduction, murder, and funeral, plus the subsequent trial. Readers will learn how his legacy still resonates today and how emerging information sheds a different light on what really happened to him.
Author: Leigh Rockwood
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2013-07-15
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1477710167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAncient Egypt is known in the popular imagination for its hieroglyphics, jewelry, and dazzling treasure-filled tombs. Readers will learn how these products were made through engaging, accessible text. In addition, this book explores the rich culture that produced these objects and will explain how Egypts religion helped shape its art and politics.
Author: Jill Keppeler
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2016-07-16
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1499419767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho were the leaders of the ancient Maya? How did their political system work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they explore the evidence left behind by the ancient Maya. Primary sources, such as artifacts, ruins, and ancient artwork, will give readers a strong grasp on the political system that governed the ancient Maya. Readers will enjoy reading about ancient kings who were treated like gods. Color photographs of what the Maya left behind are paired with accessible text to introduce readers to the Maya’s unique and fascinating beliefs and politics.
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Author: Dava Pressberg
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2016-12-15
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1499425945
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do animals interact within an ecosystem? What is an animal’s role within their food chain? This life science guide introduces readers to familiar and exotic producers, consumers, and decomposers to give them a well-rounded look at the flow of energy through the food chain. This important life science concept is illustrated by color photographs of each animal, and fascinating facts about their place in their ecosystem.
Author: LeeAnn Blankenship
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1477789529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt's difficult to understand ancient civilizations when they lived so differently than we do today. This volume makes ancient India relevant by describing the day-to-day lifestyles of people of the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire. Readers will learn about the roles of women, men, and children; what their homes looked like; the clothes they wore; their grooming habits; and what they liked to eat. With engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable research resource for reports.
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Author: Avery Elizabeth Hurt
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1477788921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChina is a massive country, but its surrounding mountains, two seas, and hazardous deserts kept it fairly secluded. In fact, early Chinese referred to it the Middle Kingdom, or the center of the world. China's major geographical features shaped so many aspects of life in ancient China, including how the various civilizations developed, their social organization, and the food they grew and raised. This illuminating resource reveals how the different ancient Chinese dynasties worked with and made the most of their harsh conditions.
