Before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had already made his mark as a military leader. As commander in chief of the nascent Continental army, Washington guided colonial forces to victory over the British during the American Revolution. Through informative text and historical imagery, readers will follow Washington's trajectory as a military commander and strategist and discover how his innate leadership skills-exhibited on the battlefield and during his tenure as president-earned him the book Father of His Country.
The world's wildlife is vanishing at an alarming rate. People come to represent the single gravest threat to wildlife survival. Humans must realize the important role wildlife plays in the survival of the planet and reverse the damage-before it's too late.
Discusses money and banks, including the history of money, types of banks, how money is protected, types of bank accounts, adapting to the digital age, and more.
Describes the history of ESP and how it works, and offers examples of it and other types of parapsychological phenomena in the media. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Explores extreme biking from the history of the sport, including the use of bikes in the military in the 1890s, to the BMX races of today. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Teens will learn how to land role-playing jobs, performing in character with guests in haunted houses. Also covers makeup, hair, costume design and what it takes to become a haunter.
