Tim Cooke
1) Human Rights
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Throughout recorded history there have been reports of individuals or groups of people being treated unequally or unfairly for various reasons like the color of their skin or the people they love. Rights in the ancient world were much different than modern human rights. People were sometimes bought and traded like property. In the medieval world, this changed to where merchants and some women had special rights that common people did not have. Most...
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There are several factors that have influenced modern thought and the delivery of education. Great thinkers like Socrates and Plato attempted to create a definition for knowledge and this study became known as epistemology. Over time, philosophers have debated many aspects of epistemology, but ultimately this discipline has led to many great breakthroughs in the study of knowledge and education. Readers will learn about how knowledge interacts with...
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Readers will discover interesting facts on the plans of attack used during the Civil war. Exciting illustrations of both battle and weapons will draw in readers while they encounter questions and sidebars that encourage them to use critical thinking skills. Readers find in-depth information about the actual fighting of the Civil War, including guerrilla warfare on land and bloody battles fought at sea, that will support and expand their knowledge...
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This book exposes readers to historical information regarding the formation of modern politics and democracy. From the early days of democracy in Athens, politics and government systems have undergone several changes up to the present moment. After the fall of the Roman Empire, most of Europe operated with a monarchical political system. Readers will learn how modern politics and governments have been influenced by such systems as Communism and fascism....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This fascinating book follows the travels of English explorer and sea navigator Henry Hudson. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Hudson to become an explorer, Northern exploration, life on sea voyages, merchant companies, and Hudson's legacy.
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People often associate civil rights with the campaign in the late 1950s and 1960s to achieve social and political equality and freedom for black Americans in the United States. Civil rights campaigners have also fought to gain rights for Chicanos and Indigenous peoples. Worldwide, the struggle for civil rights has included Catholics in Northern Ireland, Aboriginal peoples in Australia, and black South Africans. Describing reform movements in history,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Michelle Robinson was a young, ambitious lawyer from Chicago when she met her husband-to-be Barack Obama. Michelle juggled her career and two daughters while supporting her husband's political career, which led him to the White House as the first black president. After Barack left office, Michelle continued to be a global figurehead for advancing women's rights. This accessible biography, which features interesting fact boxes, vivid photographs, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg or RBG as she is known to her many admirers, is at the pinnacle of a profession in law as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. However, she faced great obstacles in her early career simply because she was a woman. This enlightening profile will inspire readers to not give in to discrimination as they discover more about this remarkable woman. Cartoon figures of Ginsburg and fun fact boxes make this volume even more...
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During the Middle Ages, the Islamic world experienced a time of remarkable expansion when scientific invention and artistic creation flourished. Your Guide to the Islamic Golden Age explores the important achievements and lasting legacy of this magnificent era.
11) Kate Middleton
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Anytime Kate Middleton steps out of the house, cameras capture her every move. As the Duchess of Cambridge, she is an intriguing figure to many who wonder what it would be like to be a member of the British royal family, and a future queen. This charming biography, packed with colorful photographs, gives readers a glimpse into Kate's early life, including her athletic prowess in school and her first dates with Prince William. They'll also learn about...
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The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African tribes and work as a nurse, this book describes her inspiring life using engaging fact boxes and historical information presented in tabloid-style.
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More than half the world's population live in cities, and that number is rising. Find out how we can create buildings and cities without harming the environment in this informative title. The growth of cities can lead to overcrowding, pollution from transportation and factories, and the release of greenhouse gases from buildings. Case studies show how scientists, architects, and planners are investigating how to build more energy-efficient houses...
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IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers on the journey of King's life from young Georgia pastor to the iconic trailblazer who met a tragic end. A timeline provides a summary of significant moments in King's...
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This book focuses on the slave trade that took more than 12 million captured Africans to the Americas to be owned and worked in cruel and inhuman conditions. Stories of resistance and rebellion by enslaved peoples include the Haitian rebellion and the Amistad Revolt. Key activists featured include Cyrille Bissette and Sojourner Truth. The forms of slavery that exist today are examined along with the campaigns and activists protesting them. Links to...
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This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality.
18) Decisive Battles
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The American Civil War was marked by bitter, bloody battles including the first battle of Bull Run and the Appomattox Campaign. Readers are given detailed accounts of the most famous and important battles of the war. Enhanced by historical illustrations of events and bonus facts in the margins, the accessible content introduces readers to important figures of the Civil War, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Helpful sidebars...
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While society and culture are closely related, there are minute differences that separate the two. But what is society without culture? Society is the community that surrounds an individual. This community has its own personality and this is how culture is introduced. Many societies are organized in stratified classes and these different classes can cause issues in a society. The gap between the rich and poor classes can sometimes create lasting effects...
20) The Home Front
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The American Civil War affected more than just the soldiers on the battlefield-families, businesses, and schools all felt the influence of the terrible conflict. Using a variety of perspectives to introduce readers to a country at war, this volume will engage readers while providing essential, factual information. Readers will discover this often-overlooked side of war, including cities and farms, and the lives of those on the Union and those on the...