Natalie Hyde
1) King Tut
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamen's tomb. In addition to unearthing astonishing artifacts, Carters discovery revealed fascinating details about King Tuts life and provided insight into ancient Egyptian culture. Engaging, approachable text and vivid images take readers inside the pharaohs tomb as they discover ancient treasures and learn how such artifacts shed light on King Tuts reign, his familys dynasty, the mystery...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Adventure stories are exciting stories that take readers on a journey out of the ordinary and into the dangerous unknown. This action-packed book introduces young writers to the elements of an adventure story and provides fun ideas for writing a daring tale of one's own!
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration."--
5) Gold rushes
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive title is a thought-provoking examination of how early gold rushes shaped settlement and industry in North America. Using material from the 1848 California Gold Rush, the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, and other rushes in Georgia, Montana, and British Columbia, primary and secondary sources about these rushes are examined with respect to race and ethnicity, the displacement of Indigenous peoples, and different perspectives on law and...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities. What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas to life and make their mark on the business world. This title outlines key steps involved in starting, managing, and growing a small business, including research and idea development, writing a business...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Description
In the 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret routes and safe places to hide for black slaves trying to escape to freedom. This powerful book examines historical evidence, such as slave auction posters, engravings, photographs, and first-person interviews, that either supported slavery or called for its abolition."-- P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Read about unusual animal journeys around the world, from wandering saltwater crocodiles to invasive insect species and outbreaks of Australian plague locust. Interesting facts, unexpected outcomes, and human impacts on the journeys are highlighted."--
11) Flood readiness
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Flooding from torrential rain and melting snows can devastate areas where people live. This informative book examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict severe weather and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key...
16) Saving arm pit
Author
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
With the Harmony Point Post Office in danger of closing, the baseball team comes up with a plan to save the post office and their first coach who knows what he's doing.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
An obsession for hundreds of years, the search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific is a tale of ambition, fear, folktales, courage, and controversy. This engaging title reveals the motivations of the many countries and explorers who played a part in the almost 500-year search for a commercial sea route to India across the arctic. Primary and secondary source materials, such as oral histories of the Indigenous people...
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