-- Traces the lives and careers of today's hottest stars -- Great for reluctant readers -- Attractive full-color covers and candid photos -- Completely up-to-date biographies Soul, gospel, R&B, and pop reach a new audience thanks to the efforts of the women from Destiny's Child.
-- Traces the lives and careers of today's hottest stars -- Great for reluctant readers -- Attractive full-color covers and candid photos -- Completel...
Chelsea House Publications S. A. Isiorho Charles F. Gritzner
-- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture -- Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery -- Maps reflect current political boundaries
Located on the northeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is best known for its oil reserves.
-- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture -- Abun...
The ideal aids to all students, Bloom's Major Short Story Writers are definitive guides for independent study and a single source for footnoting essays and research papers. Each volume includes: Editor's notes and an introduction; Author's biography; Plot summary; Extracts and major critical essays; Extensive bibliography; Index of themes and ideas
The ideal aids to all students, Bloom's Major Short Story Writers are definitive guides for independent study and a single source for footnoting essay...
The ideal aids to all students, Bloom's Major Short Story Writers are definitive guides for independent study and a single source for footnoting essays and research papers. Each volume includes: Editor's notes and an introduction; Author's biography; Plot summary; Extracts and major critical essays; Extensive bibliography; Index of themes and ideas
The ideal aids to all students, Bloom's Major Short Story Writers are definitive guides for independent study and a single source for footnoting essay...
Dale Evva Gelfand Chelsea House Publications Arthur Meier, Jr. Schlesinger
This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the world was still young. As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and powerful commanders who could unite many people and were touched by greatness. This king of the Franks was one of the few Western rulers to be declared Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was successful in uniting the disparate tribes of Western Europe in the name of Christianity.
This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the w...
Chelsea House Publications J. Heather Cullen Jill Sideman
These biographies explore the contributions of women to the sciences, detailing the paths that led these women to break gender barriers. McClintock's solitary work with the maize plant produced research that few of her colleagues understood at the time. Decades later, she has become known as both a genius and one of the founders of modern genetics.
These biographies explore the contributions of women to the sciences, detailing the paths that led these women to break gender barriers. McClintock's ...
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world. Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories of these fascinating historical figures. Injured at the Battle of Lepanto, captured by pirates, and later imprisoned for allegedly cheating the Spanish crown, Cervantes' adventurous life rivals the hero of his masterpiece, Don Quixote.
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they coll...
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world. Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories of these fascinating historical figures. While searching for the fountain of youth, Ponce de Leon became the first European to reach what is now the state of Florida. Although he died just eight years after his arrival, Ponce de Leon created a legend that has fascinated generations of Americans.
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they coll...
Heather Lehr Wagner David J. Triggle Chelsea House Publications
Drugs are everywhere--on our streets, in our homes, and in our schools--but straight facts about drugs are not. Drugs: The Straight Facts fills this void with candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs, their use, and their effect on the user's health. Learn about alcohol's effects on the brain and body--from consumption to absorption and intoxication.
Drugs are everywhere--on our streets, in our homes, and in our schools--but straight facts about drugs are not. Drugs: The Straight Facts fills this v...