Shea, Therese

Explores the history of railroads around the world, focusing on facts about the most famous railroads.

"Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect. Both had risen from poverty to prominence in the years prior to the Civil War due to hard work and a passion for their beliefs. Lincoln grew to rely on Douglass for his advice during the war. Readers will learn biographical information about both these important Americans through accessible text and interesting fact boxes, including quotations from each. Stunning historical images give readers more context about the turbulent times in which Lincoln and Douglass lived"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of lions.

An introduction to human bones, what they do, and how to stay healthy.

"Can you imagine swimming with the largest fish in the ocean? Some people have had this amazing experience! These fantastic fish are called whale sharks, and they can be more than 45 feet (13.7 m) long. Whale sharks may sound fierce, but they're only hungry for fish-not people. Readers will read about these slow-swimming gentle giants . . . photographs reveal just how massive whale sharks are, while fact boxes provide readers with additional interesting information"--Provided by publisher.

Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. Even though Boseman's film career didn't start until he was in his 30s, he has worked hard for his success. In this enlightening biography, readers will learn about Boseman's upbringing, education, acting career, and more. Accessible text and photographs of Boseman on the red carpet highlight his acting journey. A timeline of key points guides readers through Boseman's life and career.

A look at real, mythical, and extinct monsters.

Provides information about hippopotamuses, including anatomy, young, and aggressiveness.

Tells the story of how the African Burial Ground, thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, was discovered in 1991 as excavation in preparation for construction of a new federal office building exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children in what had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s.

"Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young person's childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed for many of tomorrow's careers. Lego Mindstorms is the perfect bridge between play and education, and can fuel a young person's knowledge and creativity"--Provided by the publisher.