Bøger af Heather C Hudak

China, officially known as the People's Republic of China (PRC), is an enormous country that spans five time zones and multiple geographic regions. Read all about China's ancient and rich history, its adaptive cultures and economy, and the daily life of people in modern China. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The final battles of World War II brought victory to the Allied powers, and the conflict officially ended on September 2, 1945. The impacts of the war were felt across the world. This title explores the war's last major battles, its effects in the following decade, and memorials that remember its victims. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The tensions that led to World War II began building in 1918, as World War I came to an end and nations across Europe and the Pacific sought more power and territory. Trade agreements, economic depressions, and a rise in anti-Semitism all played a role in the start of World War II. This title explores the events and ideas that led to the world's biggest and deadliest conflict. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture." --

Haunted History of the United States highlights paranormal reports, explores the history that has influenced these sightings and experiences, and digs into the theories and science behind them. This title highlights the historic battle site of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

In this title, unwrap the life of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy! Readers will follow Cathy's journey from his entrepreneurial childhood to his first restaurants to his work perfecting the chicken-cooking process that led to Chick-fil-A. Learn about Cathy's tenets for success, the company's commitment to giving back, and the cows! A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Valkyries are beautiful maidens who serve Odin by choosing who will live and die in battle. Valkyries explores the backstory of these women and why they were important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--

"Thor is a god of thunder. Thor explores this Norse god's backstory and why he was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--