Tobin, James

"A biography of FDR, focusing on his battle with polio and how his disease set him on the course to become president, for fans of Steve Sheinkin's political biographies"--Provided by the publisher.

Author James Tobin reveals how FDR's fight against polio transformed him from a callow aristocrat into the energetic, determined statesman who would rally the nation in the Great Depression and lead it through World War II.

Tells the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's long and successful quest to prove manned flight was possible, providing insights into their lives and characters, and discussing the competitors and supporters who spurred them on.

"With a searching new analysis of primary sources, NBCC award winner James Tobin reveals how FDR's fight against polio transformed him from a callow aristocrat into the energetic, determined statesman who would rally the nation in the Great Depression and lead it through World War II."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a history of American engineering by chronicling eight great projects: the lower Mississippi's flood control works, Hoover Dam, Edison's lighting system, nationwide electricity, the Croton Aqueduct, the bridges of New York City, Boston's "Big Dig" street system renovation, and the Internet.

Michael loves collecting words, especially those that are unusual, and knowing that one of his new words is naughty does not stop him from sharing it with his friends at school.

Tells the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's long and successful quest to prove manned flight was possible, providing insights into their lives and characters, and discussing the competitors and supporters who spurred them on.

When A, E, I, O, and U jump off the page, reader Sue McDonald pursues the renegade vowels.