Russo, Kristin J

"Families of Fame & Fortune introduces the Kardashians, stars of their own reality TV shows and rulers of their own business empires. Whether it's launching a new business, walking a fashion runway, or posting a viral video on socail media, sometimes it seems like everything a Kardshian or Jenner touches turns to gold. "Momager" Kris Jenner, along with the Jenner and Kardashian children and grandchildren, thrive in the spotlight. Readers will learn how the famiy found fame and fortune, how they give back to their fans and customers, and what they plan to do next."--Page [4] of cover.

The Underground Railroad is presented through a variety of perspectives, as readers learn the significance and historical context of this movement to free slaves in pre-Civil War America.

Examine the Dust Bowl of the 1930s from a variety of perspectives, learning about the significance and context of this important moment in twentieth-century American history.

". . . read about the Oregon Trail and westward expansion from three perspectives. Each perspective is based on real things that happened to real people who traveled or experiences the Oregon Trail. As you'll see, the same event can look different depending on one's point of view"--Page 3.

Explores the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party through the viewpoint of three people from different backgrounds who were involved.

"The events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective . . . Readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the Civil War battle through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

". . . read about the RMS Titanic's sinking from three perspectives. Each perspective is based on real things that happened to real people who were aboard the ship. As you'll see, the same event can look different depending on one's point of view"--Page 3.

Explores the events surrounding the bombing of Pearl Harbor through the viewpoint of three people from different backgrounds who were involved.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina reached New Orleans. It was a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 miles per hour. The entire city had been ordered to evacuate. But those who could not leave sought shelter around the city, and had to endure as, in a single day, 80% of New Orleans flooded, some areas covered in 20 feet of water. Iron Will: Surviving the Storm recounts five stories of deadly storms and their impact on those forced to weather them. Those who want to survive must be prepared to face high winds, loss of electricity, intense flooding, and more.

About 400 miles from the North Pole, a plane crashes, stranding its passengers in the freezing cold. There is little shelter, and temperatures dip dozens of degrees below freezing. With an oncoming blizzard, rescue is delayed. This was the beginning of a 30-hour ordeal for the survivors of the crash, who had been on their way to an outpost in the icy wilderness of northern Canada. Iron Will: Surviving the Ice tells five chilling stories of people who found themselves lost, stranded, or abandoned in deathly cold conditions. From enduring frostbite and hypothermia, to traversing dangerous ice crevasses and deadly winds, readers will learn how the survivors beat the odds to live through their icy adventures.