Joanne Mattern
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
20230711
Language
English
Description
In this brand-new, action-packed addition to the 100 Series, kids can discover how 100 disastrous explosions, earthquakes, crashes, and accidents have shaped world history
From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, readers will be introduced to some of the most famous disasters in history, discovering...
3) Bald eagles
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bald Eagles are the symbol of the United States. But at one time, these powerful birds were in danger of extinction. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how they were saved from destruction"--
Author
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first...
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Wrigley's chewing gum founder, William Wrigley Jr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Wrigley's success story from the start of his sales career with the Wrigley Manufacturing Company to his establishment of Wrigley Chewing Gum and later the William Wrigley Jr. Company. Wrigley's family and his retirement...
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Gatorade inventor, Robert Cade! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in San Antonio, Texas. Students can follow Cade's success story from his education at the University of Texas to his career in the U.S. Navy and with the University of Florida Gators football team. Cade's family and his retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers...
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted....
12) Twitter
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Text and color illustrations explore Twitter, a social-networking service that allows users to post short messages that cannot be longer than 140 characters." --
13) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Describes hurricanes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented McDonald's restaurants builder, Ray Kroc! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Students can follow Kroc's success story from his education at Oak Park and River Forest High School to his careers with WGES radio station, the Lily-Tulip Cup Company, and the Malt-A-Mixer Company. Kroc's family and his retirement years are also highlighted....
15) John Muir
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as John Muir. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Muir's childhood in Scotland, his early love of nature, his education in Wisconsin, and the extensive travels that led him to California, where he established that Yosemite Valley was created by glaciers. Readers will discover Muir's influential friendships with conservationist John Burroughs, naturalist...
16) Facebook
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This title examines Facebook, the social media website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Facebook operates, issues the company faces such as cyberbullying, and its impact on society. Key components such as News Feed and Like are also explored"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Kellogg's cereal pioneer, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and W.K. Kellogg! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Battle Creek, Michigan. Students can follow their success story from John's education at Bellevue Hospital Medical College and W.K.'s career as a broom salesman to their work together at the Battle Creek Sanitarium that led to the first flaked cereal...
18) Instagram
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Examine Instagram, the photo and video sharing website.
19) John Burroughs
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of conservationist John Burroughs who spent his days experiencing and writing about nature. In turn, he has inspired generations of green pioneers." --
20) Will Steger
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Steger's life and work as a conservationist." --
