Levy, Janey

This book uses four mathematical operations to describe the Vikings' ships and the Vikings' way of life.

A book with information about Dutch exploration and colonial settlement of New York State. Includes information about family life, their homes, farming and the surrender of Stuyvesant to the British.

Explores the roots of the Juneteenth holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe how math was used to decipher coded messages throughout history.

Provides an introduction to the art of the Islamic world, looks at the role of geometry in Islamic art, and demonstrates how circles, polygons, stars, symmetry, patterns, and tessellations can be used to mimic the style.

Examines what happens during a flood, why they occur, and how to keep safe; and describes disastrous floods throughout history.

A biography of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, chronicling his racing career, and looking at his life away from the track.

Provides a profile of race car driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., discussing his family, amateur and professional careers, achievements, and more. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Traces the history of stock car racing from the first Dayton Beach races in the 1930s into the early twenty-first century, and includes a look at legendary drivers, and discussion of the role of sponsors.

Learn about some of the tsunamis that have caused destruction throughout history.