Sherri L. Smith

Who HQ

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Tennessee

Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history. Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change. Author Sherri L. Smith brings to life momentous events through the words and stories of people who were on the frontlines of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series!

What Is the Civil Rights Movement?

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Roberta Edwards

"Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor."--Amazon.com.

Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci?

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Steve Korte

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. If you're a fan of Acme anvils and know that the question "What's up, Doc?" needs no answer, this history of the cartoon favorites Looney Tunes is for you! In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. These animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details how these toons were imagined, which talented folks were tasked with animating and voicing them, the success the shows and films have garnered over the years, and what lies ahead for Bugs and the gang.

What Is the Story of Looney Tunes?

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Janet B. Pascal

Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.

Who Was Isaac Newton?

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Kirsten Anderson

A brief biography of the popular basketball player, Michael Jordan.

Who Is Michael Jordan?

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Yona Z. McDonough

Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world!

More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids in Egypt (the only Wonder still standing), the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Colossus of Rhodes in ancient Greece, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the Temple of Artemis, detailing the creativity and skill that these early civilizations possessed.

Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

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Jess Brallier

Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II.

Who Was Albert Einstein?

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Yona Zeldis McDonough

"No one knows where the term "Underground Railroad" came from--there were no trains or tracks, only abolitionist "conductors" who helped bring an estimated 100,000 slaves to freedom through elaborate routes that included "stations," safe houses where fugitives could rest before moving on, and a system of codes and signals used to identify friend from foe. Including real stories from the "Railroad," What Was the Underground Railroad? will capture young readers' hearts: there are close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and unending sacrifices slaves made for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground Railroad comes alive!"--

What Was the Underground Railroad?

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Michael C. Harris

Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War.

What Is the Declaration of Independence?

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Stephanie Spinner

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

No one knew the boy they called “Jumping Badger” would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, as he was later called, was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland for his people.

Who Was Sitting Bull?

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Aimee Molloy

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Novel

From "master of clever misdirection" (Kirkus Reviews) Aimee Molloy, author of the New York Times bestseller The Perfect Mother, comes an irresistible psychological thriller featuring a newly married woman whose life is turned upside down when her husband goes missing. Golden boy and reformed heartbreaker Sam Statler is looking forward to returning to his hometown of Orlando, New York, with his clever new wife, Annie. They've bought the house of their dreams and Sam, a therapist, is finally opening his own practice, attending to the egos of his (mostly female) clientele. Sensitive, curious, with a dimple to die for, Sam is a changed man--nothing like his no-good father, who left his own wife for a Talbots catalogue model. From the outside, Sam and Annie are building a picture-perfect life. But when Sam disappears and his secrets are exposed--including a house facing foreclosure and a mountain of debt he hid from Annie--everyone assumes he's following in his father's footsteps. Of course, assumptions being what they are, the truth is far more complex--and shocking. Showcasing Aimee Molloy's deft ability to subvert norms and expectations and culminating in the kind of unexpected twist that is becoming her trademark, Goodnight Beautiful is a thrilling tale of domestic suspense that explores just how far individuals will go to protect the ones they love--and to hide their own secrets.

Goodnight Beautiful

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Crispin Boyer

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

National Geographic Kids Why?

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National Geographic Kids

History

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024 (US Edition)

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Kids can have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York Times best-selling almanac, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, adventures with National Geographic Explorers, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. The 2022 edition features a new Kids vs. Plastic chapter packed with ideas on how you can reduce your plastic waste. There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, is fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2022, U. S. Edition

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Eloise Jarvis McGraw

A young Egyptian boy struggles to reveal a hideous crime and reshape his own destiny.

The Golden Goblet

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Lynette Long

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Math

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Algebra provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual Learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Comprehensive coverage of algebra, including solving equations and inequalities, graphing, roots, radicals, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips and common pitfalls Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Painless Algebra

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Kurt Baker

An Illustrated Guide for All Ages

Barron's new series breaks down complex science concepts into clear, captivating illustrations for the visual learner! 

With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Physics  is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way.

Learn key physics topics including:

 * Linear forces
 * Motion
 * Electricity
 * Fields and forces
 * Electromagnetism
 * Thermodynamics
 * Astrophysics, and much more

Visual Learning: Physics

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Grant Smith

The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)

From the editors of Brain Quest, America's #1 educational bestseller!



This Big Fat Notebook makes it all "sink in" with key concepts, mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, and doodles to help you understand computer science.

 

Including:
 * Computing systems
 * Binary code
 * Algorithms
 * Computational thinking
 * Loops, events, and procedures
 * Programming in Scratch and Python
 * Boolean Expressions
 * Web development
 * Cybersecurity
 * HTML
 * CSS
 * ...and more!

 

The Big Fat Notebook series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit--borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. Each book in the series meets Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook

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Lauren Tarshis

When Lucas decides to skip school because he wants to discuss football with a firefighter friend of his father, he finds himself caught up in the terrorist attacks on New York City.

The Attacks of September 11th, 2001

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One hundred years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded Boston neighborhood. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series. There were warning signs that the molasses tank would break. The steel sides moaned and groaned. Molasses oozed from its seams. But the people of Boston's North End -- mostly poor immigrants -- were powerless to complain to the big molasses company. On a bright January day in 1919, the tank finally broke and almost three million gallons of molasses rushed the neighborhood. At 15 feet tall, 160 feet wide, and traveling at 35 miles per hour, the gooey wave was more destructive than any flood of water would have been. Lauren Tarshis tells the riveting story of one child who was swept up in the sticky storm and lived to tell the tale.

The Great Molasses Flood, 1919

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Earning money to help his family at the beginning of the 20th century, 10-year-old newsboy Leo explores the hilly city's bustling business world and modern innovations before a massive earthquake and decimating fire change everything he has ever known. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Original.

I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake 1906

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Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, 10-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Simultaneous.

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