Rachel A Koestler-Grack

Presents information on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and includes brief biographical background, and describes his ascent to political life, and the events that led to him being shot in 1968 by Sirhan Sirhan. Includes time line and glossary.

Introduces Neil Armstrong, the astronaut who was the first man to set foot on the moon.

Discusses the life of Anne Frank and her family, who hid from soldiers in Nazi-occupied Holland for over two years by staying in a secret attic. Includes brief quotations from her diary.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant tortoises. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

A biography of the Shawnee leader who united a confederacy of Indians in an effort to save Indian land from the advance of white soldiers and settlers.

"Elementary readers will follow the sequence of how wireless technologies have brought us from the first Morse code radio transmission to today's "Internet of Things." Engaging photographs and a running timeline illustrate important inventions that have changed the way we use radio waves, from Bluetooth connections to cell phones. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--

"Kid-friendly questions give elementary readers an inside look at Nintendo to spark their curiosity about the brand's Japanese history, products, and cultural impact. Translated into North American Spanish"--

"What's it like to drive an Indy car? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Indy cars. Indy car drivers get a real workout. In the Indianapolis 500, drivers go 200 laps, driving for about 3 hours. There's no power steering and braking takes about 100 pounds of force each time. Appeal to budding racers with this question-and-answer book covering Indy car parts, fuel, and how they differ from...

"This book for elementary readers describes the sequence of inventions that brought us from outdoor cesspits to today's smart toilets, complete with customized user settings. Engaging photos and a running timeline illustrate important ideas and inventions that have changed the way we dispose of our waste. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--