Why was the Mexican American War so important in the formation of the modern United States? Could Texas have survived as an independent nation or part of Mexico? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.
Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.
Offers teens practical advice on how they can control their anger, understand the dangers of giving in to anger, and learn new ways to deal with their stress and frustration.
Newspapers and magazines change the world - Radio - Television - The Internet and how it changes journalism - Problems with Internet journalism - The future of news - Timeline - Citizen journalism - Blogs.
Recounts the life of Maximilien Robespierre, including his childhood, his participation in the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, and his execution.
Chronicles the history of the Berlin Wall, explaining why it was built, how it was constructed, and the impact it had on the lives of people on both sides, and describes the events leading up to the wall's destruction.
Newspapers and magazines change the world - Radio - Television - The Internet and how it changes journalism - Problems with Internet journalism - The future of news - Timeline - Citizen journalism - Blogs.
Why was the Mexican American War so important in the formation of the modern United States? Could Texas have survived as an independent nation or part of Mexico? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.
Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.
Presents stories of real teens caught up in addictive behavior and substance abuse and uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about drugs and their effects.
Chronicles the history of the Berlin Wall, explaining why it was built, how it was constructed, and the impact it had on the lives of people on both sides, and describes the events leading up to the wall's destruction.
Dave has to search the internet to find information for a school report but he has no idea what to do. With the help of a friend, he learns how to surf the internet using Yahooligans! as easily as he surfs waves in the ocean. The book includes a list of websites for kids, an internet glossary, and safe surfing tips.
Offers teens practical advice on how they can control their anger, understand the dangers of giving in to anger, and learn new ways to deal with their stress and frustration.
John Florio (1553-1625), known in Italian as Giovanni Florio [dʒoˈvanni ˈflɔːrjo], was a linguist and lexicographer, a royal language tutor at the Court of James I, and a possible friend and influence on William Shakespeare. He was also the first translator of Montaigne into English. He was born in London, and in 1580 he married Aline, the sister of poet Samuel Daniel. The couple had three children, Joane Florio, baptised in Oxford in 1585; Edward, in 1588 and Elizabeth, in 1589. He died in Fulham, London in 1625. His Italian and English dictionary, entitled A World of Words, was published in folio in 1598. After the accession of James I, Florio was named French and Italian tutor to Prince Henry and afterwards became a gentleman of the privy chamber and Clerk of the Closet to the Queen Consort Anne of Denmark, whom he also instructed in languages. A substantially expanded version of A World of Words was published in 1611 as Queen Anna's New World of Words, or Dictionarie of the Italian and English.
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