"Describes the struggles and accomplishments that came with making the Qinghai-Tibet Railway the highest train line in the world. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.
A high-interest book for low-reading-level students that examines the death penalty, discussing life imprisonment versus execution, morality issues, racial imbalance on death row, execution methods, public opinion, studies, and judicial rulings.
Examines the life and career of President Barack Obama, an Illinois senator and rising star in the Democratic Party, discussing his parents, the experiences that influenced his outlook on life, his education and work as a community organizer and lawyer, his entry into politics, and his views on several political issues.
Presents descriptions of the top ten scariest creatures in the animal kingdom, counting down from the wolf to the parasitic worm, and compares their abilities to those of humans.
