Otfinoski, Steven

Describes the sinking of the Lusitania during World War I.

"For members of the U.S. Army, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. U.S. soldiers have faced life and death on battlefields throughout American history. Experience for yourself the sights and sounds of war as brave men and women become extraordinary heroes when they display courage under fire"--Provided by the publisher.

"You live in a United States on the move in the 1860s. The government gives two railroad companies the Central Pacific and Union Pacific the job of building the first transcontinental railroad. This railroad will unite the country and allow people to travel west to pursue new lives and opportunities. Will you: Toil as a Chinese worker for the Central Pacific? Work as an Irish laborer for the Union Pacific? Serve as an engineer for the Central Pacific in the final race to complete the railroad? Experience situations taken from real life. YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to success or to failure"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the sport of extreme surfing, discussing its history, gear, professionals, and more.

"Do you love caring for animals? Are you interested in spending most of your time working with people and animals? Do you consider yourself to be a quick thinker and a problem solver? If you answered 'yes,' then a job as a zookeeper may be right for you. Explore the job duties, education requirements, and job outlook in Zookeeper"--Back cover.

Based on the lives of real people, the book explores the history of the child labor reform movement and how its victory affects today1 Bs working conditions and protects children's and workers rights. The reader is invited to become an child of the 1800's and given several options to choose from, allowing them the opportunity to explore what poor children forced into wage slavery experienced and see how the children's choices and the actions of others, such as reporters and activists, eventually led the end to child labor.

In 1872, English gentleman Phileas Fogg has many adventures as he tries to win a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days.

Explains the Hindenburg disaster, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects.