MacLeod, Elizabeth

"This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories of inspiring entrepreneurs who have accidentally changed the world. The entrepreneurs are young and old and come from all over the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world, and discover why it's one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this bok will empower readers to make their voices heard"--OCLC.

"Stories about . . . activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Examines some of the most famous unsolved disappearances in history, including the lost colony of Roanoke, the Mary Celeste, and the Alcatraz prison break.

A biography of the prolific inventor who had a keen interest in voice and sound and who worked tirelessly on behalf of deaf people.

An illustrated introduction to the life and expeditions of French navigator, geographer, and cartographer Samuel de Champlain.

A brief biography of Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, whose "Anne of Green Gables" stories were based on her own life experiences.

An account of the life and scientific theories of the famous physicist Albert Einstein.

Provides instructions for creating nineteen whimsical cake designs, such as a rainbow, caterpillar, and jack-o-lantern; and includes photographs and recipes for cakes and frostings.

Introduction to the life and career of Harry Houdini, magician and escape artist.