Funny, cute and massively talented, Justin Bieber is going to be the tween sensation of 2010 and this is the unofficial guide to all things Bieber! First spotted on YouTube at the age of 12 Justin Bieber is now 16 and, despite a bidding war with Justin Timberlake, is signed to Usher's record label; Island Def Jam Records. He's toured with Taylor Swift, had massive chart success in Canada and America and is set to take the UK by storm. Packed with hot facts on girls, style, tips on becoming a sta...
Snow Falling in Spring: Coming of Age in China During the Cultural Revolution (Melanie Kroupa Books)
by Moying Li
The 71-day occupation of the village at Wounded Knee - February 27 to May 8, 1973 - is a watershed event in the chronology of American Indian activism, because it reflects both the height of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the beginning of the end of the power of that organization. It was at Wounded Knee Village where government forces surrounded a small, poorly armed band of AIM members who were protesting the death of Raymond Yellow Thunder and Wesley Bad Heart Bull and the subsequent c...
Be inspired by Football Legend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from, his early life in Portsmouth following in the footsteps of his father, Mark Chamberlain, to his sporting success at school and Southampton Academy and playing on the same team as his idol, Thierry Henry - this football legend is an inspiration to kids everywhere. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding...
The United States in World War I: America's Entry Ensures Victory (World War I: Remembering the Great War)
by Jane H Gould
Vietnam (Cultures of the World, Second, #7) (Cultures of the World)
by Audrey Seah
Ireland (Festivals of the World (Gareth Stevens Publishing))
by Patricia McKay
Describes how the culture of Ireland is reflected in its many festivals, including Saint Brigid's Day, Puck's Fair, and Orange Day.
The Rhode Island Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Childrens Press))
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.
Spotlight on Europe (Spotlight on the Continents)
by Karen Bush Gibson
"An introduction to Europe including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher.
Mexican Heritage (21st Century Junior Library: Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom)
Never Underestimate the Power of a Black Woman
by Pretty Cute Notebooks
The modern Kingdom of Nepal which, according to its 17th century founding father, King Prithvi Narayan Shah, is a "Yam between two boulders" (India and China), is predominantly a highland country that is lorded over in the north by the mighty Himalayas, including such lofty peaks as Mount Everest, that generally slope southwards to meet the Indogangetic plains in a short distance of 150-odd miles. The stories compiled here have been largely drawn from the middle Himalayan belt extending from eas...
COUNTRIES IN THE NEWS brings together the facts about the countries that hit the headlines today. Each book explores a country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and details, up-to-date facts and figures and current opinions. Special panels highlight key information and suggest important talking points.
Each title in the 'World Issues' series promotes greater understanding of global issues and encourages readers to make their own decision, to voice their opinion and to discuss issues with others.
Haunted History (A Haunted History)
by Matt Chandler and Megan Cooley Peterson