Author: James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448488523
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor. As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when he was eighteen years old, he got his chance. Arnold had no idea that less than twenty years later, he would be fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. Now the captain of his own militia, Benedict won the admiration of his troops and George Washington when he captured a major British fort. He continued fighting for the colonies and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, Benedict made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army. Author James Buckley Jr. takes us through Benedict's life and explains the events that led him to switch sides and become the most famous turncoat in American history.
Who Was Benedict Arnold?
Author: James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448488523
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor. As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when he was eighteen years old, he got his chance. Arnold had no idea that less than twenty years later, he would be fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. Now the captain of his own militia, Benedict won the admiration of his troops and George Washington when he captured a major British fort. He continued fighting for the colonies and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, Benedict made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army. Author James Buckley Jr. takes us through Benedict's life and explains the events that led him to switch sides and become the most famous turncoat in American history.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448488523
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor. As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when he was eighteen years old, he got his chance. Arnold had no idea that less than twenty years later, he would be fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. Now the captain of his own militia, Benedict won the admiration of his troops and George Washington when he captured a major British fort. He continued fighting for the colonies and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, Benedict made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army. Author James Buckley Jr. takes us through Benedict's life and explains the events that led him to switch sides and become the most famous turncoat in American history.
In the Basement of the Research Tower
Author: Lavanya Gowri Sayam
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986399565
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Basements have been cribbed about places for long time now. They have always represented creepy corners, hubs for investigation, and hideouts for all bad things including the poor cobwebs of unsuspecting spiders and what not! Have you ever wondered that basement could be a place you would be proud to talk about, write on, parade about, advocate for; a place to learn, live, lead and pursue all things bright and beautiful. Well, there was one basement that happened to be a haven for me for a couple of years - the place I worked at from dawn to dusk and all the other permutations and combinations of times that fall in this periphery. A place for learning, probing into the unknown, assisting confused researchers, understanding people and what tips or ticks them off, cultivating relationships, culturing the bubbling hub of research and new ventures - that is The Basement of the Research Tower for you.At the end of every dark tunnel, a little glimpse of light is all we hope for. In The Basement of the Research Tower, I hoped to advance the dreams of an Ivy education, a flourishing career, and a sustainable life that promotes self-efficacy while giving me an opportunity to help others. These are some of the reasons why the basement of the research tower was a prized melody for me. It was dark some evenings, for the mind and body got tired of working hard, thinking hard, problem-solving hard; but my spirit never dampened since the basement always indicated that there was a world out there to look out for; a world that needs everybody's help to be a better place; and this very spirit was the caffeine that drove my adrenaline (and a cup or 2 of JAVA from Java City).
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986399565
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Basements have been cribbed about places for long time now. They have always represented creepy corners, hubs for investigation, and hideouts for all bad things including the poor cobwebs of unsuspecting spiders and what not! Have you ever wondered that basement could be a place you would be proud to talk about, write on, parade about, advocate for; a place to learn, live, lead and pursue all things bright and beautiful. Well, there was one basement that happened to be a haven for me for a couple of years - the place I worked at from dawn to dusk and all the other permutations and combinations of times that fall in this periphery. A place for learning, probing into the unknown, assisting confused researchers, understanding people and what tips or ticks them off, cultivating relationships, culturing the bubbling hub of research and new ventures - that is The Basement of the Research Tower for you.At the end of every dark tunnel, a little glimpse of light is all we hope for. In The Basement of the Research Tower, I hoped to advance the dreams of an Ivy education, a flourishing career, and a sustainable life that promotes self-efficacy while giving me an opportunity to help others. These are some of the reasons why the basement of the research tower was a prized melody for me. It was dark some evenings, for the mind and body got tired of working hard, thinking hard, problem-solving hard; but my spirit never dampened since the basement always indicated that there was a world out there to look out for; a world that needs everybody's help to be a better place; and this very spirit was the caffeine that drove my adrenaline (and a cup or 2 of JAVA from Java City).
Who Was Dr. Seuss?
Author: Janet B. Pascal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101535431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books- like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101535431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books- like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
Who Was Rachel Carson?
Author: Sarah Fabiny
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448479591
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her 1962 bestseller, Silent Spring, sent shockwaves through the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. A pioneering environmentalist, Rachel Carson helped awaken the global consciousness for conservation and preservation.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448479591
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her 1962 bestseller, Silent Spring, sent shockwaves through the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. A pioneering environmentalist, Rachel Carson helped awaken the global consciousness for conservation and preservation.
Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
Author: Janet B. Pascal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440688133
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440688133
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.
The Who Was? History of the World
Author: Paula K. Manzanero
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593097262
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593097262
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.
Who They Was
Author: Gabriel Krauze
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1635577675
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Longlisted for the Booker Prize Named a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Time, and CrimeReads Named a Best Book of 2021 by Time An astonishing, visceral autobiographical novel about a young man straddling two cultures: the university where he is studying English Literature and the disregarded world of London gang warfare. The unforgettable narrator of this compelling, thought-provoking debut goes by two names in his two worlds. At the university he attends, he's Gabriel, a seemingly ordinary, partying student learning about morality at a distance. But in his life outside the classroom, he's Snoopz, a hard living member of London's gangs, well-acquainted with drugs, guns, stabbings, and robbery. Navigating these sides of himself, dealing with loving parents at the same time as treacherous, endangering friends and the looming threat of prison, he is forced to come to terms with who he really is and the life he's chosen for himself. In a distinct, lyrical urban slang all his own, author Gabriel Krauze brings to vivid life the underworld of his city and the destructive impact of toxic masculinity. Who They Was is a disturbing yet tender and perspective-altering account of the thrill of violence and the trauma it leaves behind. It is the story of inner cities everywhere, and of the lost boys who must find themselves in their tower blocks.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1635577675
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Longlisted for the Booker Prize Named a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Time, and CrimeReads Named a Best Book of 2021 by Time An astonishing, visceral autobiographical novel about a young man straddling two cultures: the university where he is studying English Literature and the disregarded world of London gang warfare. The unforgettable narrator of this compelling, thought-provoking debut goes by two names in his two worlds. At the university he attends, he's Gabriel, a seemingly ordinary, partying student learning about morality at a distance. But in his life outside the classroom, he's Snoopz, a hard living member of London's gangs, well-acquainted with drugs, guns, stabbings, and robbery. Navigating these sides of himself, dealing with loving parents at the same time as treacherous, endangering friends and the looming threat of prison, he is forced to come to terms with who he really is and the life he's chosen for himself. In a distinct, lyrical urban slang all his own, author Gabriel Krauze brings to vivid life the underworld of his city and the destructive impact of toxic masculinity. Who They Was is a disturbing yet tender and perspective-altering account of the thrill of violence and the trauma it leaves behind. It is the story of inner cities everywhere, and of the lost boys who must find themselves in their tower blocks.
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Author: Gare Thompson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101639954
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up against poverty and racism. She had experience and knowledge of many issues, and fought for laws to help the less fortunate. She had passion, energy, and a way of speaking that made people listen, and she used these gifts to campaign for her husband and get him elected president-four times! A fascinating historical figure in her own right, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of First Lady forever.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101639954
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up against poverty and racism. She had experience and knowledge of many issues, and fought for laws to help the less fortunate. She had passion, energy, and a way of speaking that made people listen, and she used these gifts to campaign for her husband and get him elected president-four times! A fascinating historical figure in her own right, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of First Lady forever.
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book
Author: Lisbeth Kaiser
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.
What Is the Story of Doctor Who?
Author: Gabriel P. Cooper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they've faced across time and space. When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they've faced across time and space. When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.