Collection: Nonfiction

This book shows students how to find, evaluate, organize, and use evidence on key topics, such as the causes of the war, Blitzkrieg, the persecution of the Jews, the home front, types of propaganda, and the bombing of Hiroshima.

Alexandra Bonfante-Warren has chosen representative masterpieces from each of the Louvre's seven departments- Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Decorative Arts, Sculpture, Paintings, and Drawings

In this work, Bernstein chronicles the development of the technology of human communication, or media, and illustrates how new communication technologies have all had a profound effect on human society, for better or for worse.

Explores methods of solving fraction word problems using food examples.

This series for school students looks at the physics behind simple machines using everyday examples & encourages readers to embark on practical projects to illustrate the science in action. This title focuses on the role of wheels & axles.

The student guide will help you look at the play from different viewpoints. It will give you the skills to justify your interpretations and evaluate the significance of historical, social and cultural contexts.

Charts, whether paper or electronic, are your most fundamental navigational tool. Using them to your best advantage requires a thorough understanding of the symbols and abbreviatons and an awareness of the limits of accuracy in positions and sounds.

This book follows a five part structure: A short biography of the novelist; A full length study of the novel; Summary of how the novel was received when first published; Summary of how the novel is standing today; Helpful list of discussion questions.

Bullying in children can lead to tragic results. No parent wants to learn his or her child is involved in this type of behavior. Offers parents tips that focus on changing behavior by repairing relationships over assigning blame & dispensing punishment.

Describes a variety of gross trivia facts about bugs and animals, food, history, and the human body.

Tasmanian-born Charles Turnbull Harrisson (1867-1914) was one of the members of Douglas Mawson's legendary Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-14. Harrisson joined the expedition as a biologist and artist, a part of the Western Party based on Queen Mary Land and led by Frank Wild. His diary...

A title for young readers to astound you with hundreds of incredible facts & exciting photographs to showcase everything enormous about our world. From huge prehistoric monsters to mighty man-made structures to major historical events & more.

'We are moving from an economy and a society built on the logical, linear, computerlike capabilities of the Information Age to an economy and a society built on the incentive, empathic, big-picture capabiltieis of what's rising in its place.

A simple introduction to the solar system that provides information about the sun, planets, and space exploration

A collection of fresh and exciting designs that capture the fascinating intricacy of ancient celtic art.

The book shows you how to live a healthier, happier life, one step at a time. You?ll learn which foods will help you look and feel your best, easy ways to maintain an active lifestyle and how to build healthy habits that last.

A look at Lennon's personal and professional life before, during and after the Beatles: the progression of his genius as a solo artist and songwriter, his battles with the US government, his devotion to his wife and their goal for a peaceful revolution