history

"Explores the world-changing invention of the camera, including George Eastman's Kodak and Steven Sasson's digital camera, and how it has shaped how humans remember historical events and everyday moments"--Amazon.

"This title explores the world-changing invention of the printing press and how it revolutionized the way people share information with the masses"--Amazon.

"This title explores the world-changing invention of the toilet and how it helped revolutionize sanitation and waste removal" --Amazon.

"Explores the world-changing invention of the automobile, from the first created by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot to Henry Ford's affordable Model T, to the incredible electric vehicles of today"--Amazon.

"This title explores the world-changing invention of the telephone and how it revolutionized the way people communicate"--Amazon.

An illustrated biography introducing students to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his childhood, schooling, beliefs, role in the civil rights movement, and other related topics.

A biography of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., discussing his childhood and school years, his attempts to win equal rights for African-Americans through a program of peaceful resistance, and his assassination.

This book is about the role of American women in World War II. A military analyst for the CIA presents stories of these servicewomen that reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of combat in the war and illustrates realities about modern warfighting.

"On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get your family to the storm shelter before it's too late? With dozens of possible choices, YOU will need to find a way to survive the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the United States"--.

Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through detailed main text and vibrant photographs and illustrations. Readers are also invited to take a closer look at the ways ancient Romans applied technological knowledge in areas such as farming, transportation, and the military. Detailed sidebars highlight essential facts about Roman technology. This engaging cross-curricular approach appeals to readers with an interest in history, as well as those passionate about STEM.