District of Columbia V. Heller (Landmark Supreme Court Cases, Gold Edition)
by Thomas Streissguth
"A group of private gun-owners claimed new gun control laws passed by the District of Columbia violated their Second Amendment right to bear arms. This book examines the issues leading up to the case, the people involved in the case, and the present-day effects of the Court's decision"--Provided by publisher.
Barack Obama (Rookie Biographies) (Rookie Biographies (Library))
by Joanne Mattern
Discusses the main concerns of the protest movements of the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
The Only True Biography of Mae Jemison, By Sneeze, Her Cat
by Dan Greenburg
Michelle Obama Get to Know the First Lady and Education Advocate
by Lakita Wilson
Modern Perspectives (Set) (Perspectives Library: Modern Perspectives)
A photographic story of Barack Obama Help your child learn about one of the world's most important icons, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. They'll discover all about his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, his work as a community organiser in Chicago and his first few months in the Oval Office. Packed with photographs, interesting facts and event timelines, this will tell children all they need to know about Barack Obama's incredible life to date.
On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.
Hurricane Katrina (Turning Points in U.S. History)
by Judith Bloom Fradin and Dennis Brindell Fradin
"Covers Hurricane Katrina as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
* “A hundred years from now, when people want to know what we told our children about 9/11, Kalman's book should be among the first answers.”—Booklist, starred review * “Intelligently conveys those unfathomable events in a way that a picture book audience can comprehend. . . . With this inspiring book, Kalman sensitively handles a difficult subject in an age-appropriate manner.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review * “Fireboat does many things. It sets forth an adventure, helps commemorate an...
SPORTS IN AMERICA: 2000 TO 2009 (Sports in America: Decade by Decade)
Invention of Facebook and Internet Privacy (Perspectives Library: Modern Perspectives)
by Tamra B Orr
"Patience is a South African penguin living at New Orleans's Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. When the Aquarium is severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina, many animals are put in peril, including Patience and the other penguins. They must leave their home, and their penguin keeper, until it is restored"-- Patience is a South African penguin living at New Orleans's Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. When the Aquarium was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina, many animals were put in peri...
America in Today's World 1969-2004 (Primary Source History of the United States)
by George E Stanley
This book introduces readers to the developing technology of electric cars, including a look at the technology’s future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
September 11 Then and Now (a True Book: Disasters) (A True Book: Disasters)
by Peter Benoit
The War in Afghanistan (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third ) (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third (Paperback))
by Jennifer Zeiger
The Dreamers and Daca (Special Reports)
by Duchess Harris and Nina Judith Katz
