Conklin, Wendy

Designed to help students think critically about mysteries in ancient history. Includes teacher lesson plans, background information, and student activities.

Presents a brief analysis of the civil rights movement in America, the post-Civil War Reconstruction period, segregation, Montgomery bus boycott and sit-in's, the March on Washington, and voting rights.

Brief profiles of Civil War leaders from both the Union and the Confederacy, and the events that made them famous.

Offers a brief overview of nine major battles during the American Civil War, providing information on the causes of the war, the major figures on both sides, the impact each battle had on the war's outcome, and other related topics.

Explore the life cycles of elephants, salamanders, humans, and more.

A brief overview of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, nonviolent protest.

Examines bungee jumping, skydiving, and other jumping activities.

Examines the artistry, athleticism, and history of acrobatics.

Provides strategies and curriculums to support gifted learners in the classroom, and discusses the difference between being "gifted" and being "bright," and also covers higher levels of thinking, tiered assignments, individualized learning contracts, and other related topics.

Introduces readers to the work of an engineer, describing what engineers do, why their work is important, and the different disciplines of engineering.