Robin S Doak
1) Rhode Island
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Discover life in the colony of Rhode Island.
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Jane Goodall, and her work with chimpanzees. It covers Goodall's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa."--
4) Maine
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Maine. What lies off the coast of Maine? The state's Atlantic coastline is home to more than 4,000 islands. Inside, you'll find: what life was like for Maine's earliest people; A timeline, photos-and why seafood is so popular in Maine; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!." --
5) Liberia
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of Liberia.
6) Georgia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Discover colonial Georgia.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"At the age of 11, Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog in support of education for girls in Pakistan. As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious extremists who were against womens right to education. Readers will discover how Yousafzai stood her ground against terrorist activists, even after being shot for her beliefs. They will also learn how Yousafzai achieved international recognition and how...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
ALooks at the Department of Homeland Security and its role in intelligence gathering, border protection, airline security, and disaster response, and discusses the conflict between security precautions and personal freedom.
14) Michelle Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"What makes Michelle Obama extraordinary? Read this book to find out. We explore her childhood in Chicago and her education leading to Harvard Law School. We look at her career as a lawyer, and when she met her future husband, Barack Obama. This would lead to her becoming the First Lady of the United States, the wife of the President. Read about others' perspectives on her life, and how she has broken boundaries compared to other women in the past,...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"After being kicked out of Massachusetts because of their religious beliefs, Roger Williams and a small group of settlers founded the Rhode Island Colony. Find out what role Rhode Island played during the Revolutionary War and what daily life was like in Colonial times and the early days of statehood." --
19) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"After escaping from slavery when she was a young woman, Harriet Tubman devoted herself to helping others do the same. Readers will discover how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the south and helping them reach safety in the north." --
20) Arctic peoples
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Native Americans of the Arctic, examining their cultures, customs, and traditions, and describing how the early people survived in the Arctic, their interactions with other settlers, and their lives in the twenty-first century.
