Nonfiction World

With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders' legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today—racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more.

The Gas and Flame Men explores how these famous baseball men, along with an eclectic mix of polo players, collegiate baseball and football stars, professors, architects, and prominent social figures all came together in the Chemical Warfare Service. Jim Leeke examines their service and its long-term effects on their physical and mental health-and on Major League Baseball and the world of sports.

Following the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) a decade-long wave of sea-robbery plagued the Atlantic rim—often glamorized as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Boston-based laborer, Edward Low, left his mark on pirate history as the most vicious and sadistic raider of them all.

During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than 4,000 ships had been painted with these mesmerizing designs.

The world is a complicated place. When current events make us feel worried and sad, more than ever, a little mindfulness is needed in the world. Kids unite! You can be the change that the world needs! Ease your worries with this little pocketful of mindfulness thoughts and activities. Learn new ways to see the world and help make it a better place to be!

Butterfly World features fun facts showcasing the alluring beauty of butterflies across the world. Both kids and parents are sure to love this book because it features educational facts in an inspiring way. Find answers to your questions about butterflies and how they evolved. The book features content about monarch butterflies, flying speed, butterfly characteristics, ancient butterflies, and more!

This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for youngsters to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. Helen Keller's poignant narrative is beautifully captured in this unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever.

Ladybug World features fun facts, and high resolution photography showcasing all sorts of ladybugs in their natural environment. Enjoy learning about how ladybugs spend their time and why their presence in this world is so crucial. Kids are often drawn to ladybugs because of their distinctive red and black spotted appearance, but did you know that ladybugs come in a wide variety of colors, patterns and sizes? More than 5,000 ladybug species exist on the planet today, and they are not all red and black.

Give your children an unforgettable educational adventure with "100 Amazing Facts About Orcas", and watch them marvel at the secrets of these fascinating ocean dwellers.

In Marshall's Great Captain, author Kathy Wilson details Andrews's extraordinary life and career. The first biography dedicated to the namesake of Joint Base Andrews, this book sheds a light on Andrews's crucial role in orchestrating US involvement in WWII, as well as the professional relationship between Andrews and Marshall. Wilson raises Andrews's legacy to its legitimate place within the annals of both air power and WWII history and posits that there is a high probability that Andrews was Marshall's first choice for the office of Supreme Allied Commander.

The Fascinating World of Cats is an engaging book that delves into the mysterious and captivating world of cats. Filled with a wealth of information about these enigmatic creatures, the book covers a range of interesting facts and amazing myths about cats.

Encounter magnificent mammals, dazzling birds, and mesmerizing reptiles. Dive into the vibrant underwater world and marvel at its wonders. Witness the incredible adaptations of invertebrates and the fierce grace of mighty predators. Explore the secrets of the forest and learn about endangered species.

You might know that capybaras are totally adorable and are related to guinea pigs, but there’s so much more to learn about these cuddly creatures! Discover how capybaras are perfectly adapted to swimming, why they like birds riding on their backs, and what makes them eat their own poop! You’ll also discover what it takes to become a capybara zoologist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, it’s a must for all capybara fans!

"Hochu Vse Znat'" - jeto celaja serija detskih razvivajushhih audioknig, glavnaja zadacha kotoryh - uspeshnaja podgotovka rebenka k shkole! Neposedlivyj Domovenok Bu otkryl svoe turisticheskoe agentstvo i predlagaet Malyshu i svoim druz'jam zhivotnym otpravit'sja puteshestvovat'. S pomoshh'ju jetoj knigi rebenok poznakomitsja s razlichnymi zhivotnymi, uznaet, kak oni vygljadjat, gde zhivut i chem pitajutsja.

Since Fidel Castro staged a coup and assumed power of Cuba in 1959, the United States has been obsessed with this small island nation, only 90 miles south of the Florida Keys. But because of the country's isolation, the island and its people have remained a mystery. This revised edition of Cuba takes listeners through the country's storied history, its people, and what the future holds for this island nation.

"Hochu Vse Znat'" - jeto celaja serija detskih razvivajushhih audioknig, glavnaja zadacha kotoryh - uspeshnaja podgotovka rebenka k shkole! Vmeste s domovenkom Bu vash Malysh poznakomitsja s nekotorymi osobennostjami mira, kotoryj ego okruzhaet, pomozhet vospitat' gumannogo, tvorcheskogo cheloveka, uvazhitel'no i berezhno otnosjashhegosja k srede svoego obitanija, k prirodnomu dostojaniju chelovechestva.

"Hochu Vse Znat'" - jeto celaja serija detskih razvivajushhih audioknig, glavnaja zadacha kotoryh - uspeshnaja podgotovka rebenka k shkole! Vmeste s Domevenok Bu i ego druz'jami vash Malysh popadet v udivitel'nye prikljuchenija. Vmeste oni uznajut: kakie byvajut rastenija, kak oni ustroeny vnutri i chem pitajutsja, dlja chego ih primenjajut, kak razmnozhajutsja rastenija i mnogoe-mnogoe drugoe.

"Hochu Vse Znat'" - jeto celaja serija detskih razvivajushhih audioknig, glavnaja zadacha kotoryh - uspeshnaja podgotovka rebenka k shkole! Vmeste s magicheskim kristallom vash Malysh i ego druz'ja popadut v udivitel'nye prikljuchenija. Domovenkom Bu i junomu issledovatelju predstoit pomoch' geograficheskomu obshhestvu vosstanovit' kartu mira, sdelav mnozhestvo interesnyh otkrytij.

These are no longer the happy days for kids in America. School shootings, drugs and alcohol, and premature promiscuous sex are only symptoms of a toxic culture run rampant. Let's face the fact that the Disney song "It's a Small World After All" no longer hold true. It is a big world and a dangerous world for kids growing up today. Raising Teens in a Toxic World is a guidebook to help parents navigate their way through the passage we call adolescence. Its goal is not to tell parents what to think. Its goal is to get them to think...to parent consciously...and confidently.

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