Seventeen-year-old Louisa Cosgrove is locked away in the Wildthorn Hall mental institution, where she is stripped of her identity and left to wonder who has tried to destroy her life.
In the waning months of the war, German measures against the Dutch grew more and more harsh. Raids increased in frequency and ferocity. House-to-house searches flushed out suspected Resistance members, who were deported to work camps or shot. The Nazis starting mining the nation's remaining dikes in preparation for a last ditch stand. In April they blew up the great polder of Wieringermeer, rendering thousands of people homeless.
the year a magnificent Chinese fleet sailed to Italy and ignited the Renaissance
Menzies, Gavin
2008
Explores the resurgence of classical Greek and Roman ideas and ideals sparked primarily by Chinese discoveries and inventions from the fifteenth century.
The Standard Deviants act as tour guides as they study the diverse histories, cultures, and physical characteristics of North America, Europe, and Africa.
Journey to a country known for its delicious food, fascinating culture, and beautiful cities. Readers will visit famous landmarks, discover surprising facts, and learn about the cultures and customs of the people who live there.
