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Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy's need for her in an important decision.
The riveting and inspiring stories of these noteworthy newsmakers hold important lessons for young adults about the value of hard work, growing from failure, and helping others. As readers explore each comprehensive biography, they are given a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a legacy beyond 15 minutes of fame.
A History of the American Teenager covers how teens lived in each era, what they did for work and play, and how they spent their free time. The story begins in the late nineteenth century, before the concept of “teenager” existed, and ends in the twenty-first century era of social media and teen consumers. The book includes entertainment and pop culture for each era, including music, dance, film, television, and fashion.
Sean was a perfectly good summer boyfriend, but Hallie dumped him before leaving for college. To Sean, the future's seems disposable. His only possibilities: the Marine Corps, where no one expected he'd go, and Neecie, whom he never expected to care about.
Pigeons were crucial to communications between Allied troops in both world wars. When phone, radio, and telegraph lines were cut or officers needed to send top secret information, it was pigeons that they depended on to reach support staff far from the front. In fact, pigeons earned the most medals of any animal for their services during these conflicts. Discover how pigeons were domesticated and trained for use in military conflicts, learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out w
Certain scientists are so esteemed that their names have become nearly synonymous with their fields. They may actually be more famous than their considerable contributions to science. Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and similarly celebrated figures are the focus of this essential series. Each book, delves deeply into rich details of the scientistÎs life as well as provides a comprehensible and age-appropriate description of their work, especially their most famous accomplishments.
In Voyage of the Sea Wolf, the continuing saga of Catherine's sea adventures, she and William are rescued from their island prison by the Sea Wolf, a pirate ship pursuing the Reprisal. Catherine worries that these new pirates will send her back to the island once they discover she's a girl. But then, she meets the captain of the Sea Wolf. A Woman! Surely, Catherine thinks, the bloodshed and brutality she and William experienced aboard the Reprisal can't happen again, especially under the leaders
Simone has been raised as a dancer, but she hates performing. Hannah loves nothing more than dance, but her parents see it as just a hobby. When the two girls meet for the first time at age fifteen, they choreograph a plan to switch places and change the role that dance plays in their lives. Yet fooling their friends and family is more challenging than either girl expected. And when someone threatens to reveal the truth, it could cost the sisters everything. In this clever twist on the twin-swap
Throughout American history, a wide range of personalities has held the office of U.S. president, many of whom have defined their time. Despite their differences, each of the leaders profiled here is remembered for his precedent-setting accomplishments and defining leadership. These absorbing volumes tell the story of a nation through the lives of its most influential presidents and highlight the resounding impact they have had on the American and world stages.
Leaping from the Eiffel Tower in a wingsuit. Scaling Shanghai Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings. Camping on the roof of Philadelphia's abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary. These scenarios are real examples of the recreational activity of place hacking: climbing, wading, jumping, or even ironing your way into prohibited or obscure spaces. Why do people do it? Is it the exhilaration of trespassing? Is it discovering a new perspective? Is it roving through your surroundings in an unpred