Bausum, Ann

"The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters' lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor's role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we've heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that a group of people made the excellent choice to preserve the plays after the Bard died. If they hadn't created the book known as the 'First Folio,' Shakespeare and his works would surely have been lost to history. Part literary scavenger hunt (the search for every existing First Folio continues today), part book trivia treasure trove, and part love letter to Shakespeare, this behind-the-scenes, sharply funny true story is an ideal introduction to the Bard and his famous plays"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . bedtime story is a universal truth--we are all connected by the moon. From Yosemite to the Taj Mahal to thecoast of Greece, we all gaze upon the same moon. Told in dual perspectives from the phases of the moon and from people around the world, they work together to strike a balance of humility and wonder while teaching young readers all about the journey of the moon"--Provided by publisher.

"The stories of the children whose families were torn apart as a result of a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler in 1944"--Provided by publisher.

Text and color photos and illustrations profile each of the American presidents, from George Washington to Joe Biden, and examine various facets of the presidency.

"The stories of the children whose families were torn apart as a result of a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler in 1944"--.

Discusses cases from the history of immigration in the U.S. in which immigrants are denied, such as the people aboard "The St. Louis" who were sent back to Nazi Germany during the Holocaust, the detained, such as Japanese Americans during WWII, and the deported, such as Emma Goldman, who was sent back to Russia in 1919 after living in the U.S. for thirty years.

Recounts the freedom ride of John Lewis and Jim Zwerg into the South in 1961 as part of the Civil Rights Movement.

"The AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, crisis fundamentally changed the fabric of the United States . . . presents the history of the AIDS crisis through the lens of the brave victims and activists who demanded action and literally fought for their lives . . . explores everything from the disease's origins and how it spread to the activismit inspired and how the world confronts HIV and AIDS today"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how U.S. presidents from Wilson to George W. Bush have suspended or revoked guaranteed freedoms in the country during times of war, and includes first-person stories and illustrations.

National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. It features comprehensive profiles of the 43 former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms. Information about the 2016 president-elect is also included. Thematic spreads cover a variety of topics from the history of voting rights to writing a presidential letter. Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts help kids get to know each leader. This new volume is a fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages.