Havemeyer, Janie

World War II began in Europe when German forces invaded Poland in September 1939. Soon the conflict spread across Europe. Germany formed the Axis powers with Italy and fought against the Allied powers, led by Great Britain, the Soviet Union, France, and eventually the United States. This title covers the Holocaust and the major battles in the European theater of the war, from the invasion of Poland to Germany's surrender after the Battle of Berlin in 1945. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Followers of Judaism believe there is one all-powerful God. This book explores the origins of Judaism, discusses the importance of the Torah, and shows how people practice Judaism today.

"Cultures from around the world have their own superstitions surrounding good and bad luck. This book examines the origin, history, and facts and fictions about the superstition of lucky horseshoes"--.

"Cultures from around the world have their own superstitions surrounding good and bad luck. This book examines the origin, history, and facts and fictions about different superstitions surrounding wishbones"--.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of marijuana addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of marijuana use and its negative impact on lives"--Provided by publisher.

"Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for carpenters. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, including its history, and how it stands out among the rest.

There are many opinions about whether kids should wear uniforms. Important questions include: Do school uniforms improve students' selfimage? Do school uniforms help students learn? Do school uniforms improve school spirit? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking.

"Offers readers a . . . look into the race against time and difficult weather conditions in order to reach the top of Mount Everest. Learn about what climbers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay went through to summit the tall mountain"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and impact of smallpox, which for thousands of years, was one of the world's most feared diseases.