This book tells the story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, two brothers from Germany who loved stories. They lived a long time ago, in the 1800s, and worked as teachers and librarians. The Brothers Grimm are best known for writing down old fairy tales like Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel. People used to tell these stories out loud, but the brothers wrote them down so they wouldn’t be lost. The book shows how they collected the stories and how their fairy tales became famous all over the world.
This book tells the story of Leif Erikson, a brave Viking explorer who may have been the first European to reach North America, about 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Leif was born in Greenland, and his father, Erik the Red, started the first Viking settlement there. The book follows Leif’s exciting journey to a new land called Vinland, which is likely part of Canada today. It also teaches kids about Viking life—how they traveled the seas, explored new places and shared stories and myths.
AP World History: Modern Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP World History for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use.
AP Human Geography Premium Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP human geography for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use.
Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?tells the story of the First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy. It starts with her childhood, where she liked reading, writing, and riding horses. As she got older, Jackie worked as a writer and later married John F. Kennedy. When he became president, Jackie became known for her style, kindness, and work to bring art and history into the White House.
The AP World History: Modern Premium 2024 study guide stands out as a powerful resource for students preparing for the AP exam. It provides thorough content coverage that builds a strong foundational understanding across all required units. Although generally comprehensive and highly beneficial, learners should be aware that it occasionally presents additional information that extends beyond the core requirements of the test, necessitating a focused effort to prioritize the most essential material for exam success.
Charles Norris, a famous chief medical examiner in the 1920s, along with Alexander Gettler, a toxicologist, investigated very different cases dealing with many poisons. They work to uncover the mystery behind each case that has its own story and its own chapter in this novel. At the same time, they face questioning from those above them about their jobs that are not the most popular of the time. They encounter chemicals, toxins and poisons sold at the drugstore or in homes commonly. Each chapter gives information about the toxin and newfound knowledge of the time as well.
This book is about the story of Henry Ford, the famous automobile pioneer who revolutionized the auto industry by introducing the assembly line, making cars affordable for everyday people. The book explores his early life, career struggles and ultimate success in establishing the Ford Motor Company. Readers learn how Ford’s vision changed transportation forever, allowing millions to own cars and improving industry efficiency. Venezia presents Ford’s story with a mix of fun illustrations, humor and historical facts, making it engaging for younger readers.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes is a nonfiction book about the theft of the most famous painting in the world. This book follows two different perspectives, one of the investigators searching for the Mona Lisa, and the other of Leonardo da Vinci before he even painted the Mona Lisa. There were several key points throughout this last part of the novel, and they all basically said the same thing: That true details were skipped over in pursuit of the shocking headline.
Twice as Hard by Jasmine Brown is a nonfiction book detailing the black female physicians of past and present. The book details how female doctors were not allowed to practice medicine until nearly the 1900’s, and black women trying to enter medical school were very uncommon. The book is written by detailing specific women's lives, showing the diversity they faced not only because they were black, but because they were women.
