Exploring the concept of voting, this engaging and humorous book introduces young readers to the importance of participating in elections. Designed to be nonpartisan, it provides a clear and accessible explanation of the voting process, making it an ideal resource for families and educators during election season.
How did this peace-loving man become the father of the atomic bomb? Find out inside!By any measure, Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand—and measure—space and time. At first his ideas were ridiculed, but soon they were idolized. Prior to World War II, Einstein was a celebrated figure in Germany, but when the Nazi Party rose to power in the 1930s, he fled for his life and eventually settled in the United States. This proved to be a crucial decision, as his knowledge of physics helped the United States develop the atomic bomb and win the war. Albert Einstein: Genius of Space and Time! recounts the life of the world’s most famous scientist—from his youth in Germany to his final years in the United States. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.
Can you rub your belly and pat your head? Do you like pepperoni on your pizza? Are you normal? In the spirit of National Geographic Kids popular Weird But True series, the author has pulled out all the stops breaking down the facts on our silliest secrets.
The inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, in graphic novel format.Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation’s history. Abraham Defender of the Union! tells the story of one of America’s most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the United States with resolve, intelligence, and courage unlike that of any other president. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.
A biography of Anne Frank—a young witness to the atrocities of the Nazis during World War II—told in graphic novel format.Few stories are as moving as that of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who became known to the world only when her diary was published posthumously after the end of World War II. Anne Witness to History! is the biography—in graphic novel format—of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. The story begins with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany and chronicles the events of the 1930s and 1940s that led to World War II and the Holocaust. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and sent to concentration camps. Full-color illustrations and historically accurate text make this biography an educational and inspiring read for those who enjoy history and graphic novels.
Auftakt zu einer abenteuerlichen Reihe Nach dem mysteriösen Verschwinden ihrer Eltern übernehmen Bick, Beck, Storm und Tommy nicht nur das Kommando über das Segelschiff, ihr ständiges Zuhause, sondern auch deren Job als Schatzsucher. Denn eins ist klar: Der letzte Auftrag muss sie zu ihren Eltern führen. Natürlich gibt es an Bord jede Menge geheime Schriften, versteckte Hinweise und dubiose Objekte – nur welche sind die richtigen? Kaum haben die Geschwister eine heiße Spur, kommen ihnen auch schon die abgebrühtesten Kunsträuber, gerissensten Gangster und furchtlosesten Piraten in die Quere. Die Jagd nach dem Schatz führt sie aus der Karibik bis nach New York.
A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format.Alexander The Fighting Founding Father! tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton’s life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations and an entertaining narrative make this graphical biography of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury accessible for readers of all ages.
O"Scrawl" is a fabulous, riveting read. Tod Munn is probably the most interesting bad boy I've ever met in young adult fiction, and Mark Shulman is certainly one of its best new voices.ONNancy Werlin ("Impossible"). Illustrations.
A boy and his father see strange and unusual things when their car breaks down and they are rescued by a gorilla.