Laura L Sullivan

This title is a brief, yet informative, biography on Charles Darwin. Readers will learn about Darwin's early life, personal life, and all about his contributions to science, natural selection, evolution, and common descent. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Young explorers will be enchanted by Sri Lanka through quick, engaging chapters that cover everything from history and politics to arts, sports, and food. Sri Lanka is a multiethnic nation with several different unique cultures and religions. Though it recently went through a civil war, it is currently at peace, its economy is growing, and its population is better educated than ever. Sri Lanka is a fascinating country that kids will enjoy learning...

"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Malaysia"--

Saudi Arabia is known for its varied history, its wealth of oil, and for its unique culture. This book discusses what it is like to live in the country today. It examines, in accessible language and vivid photographs, many aspects of Saudi Arabian culture, including its history, geography, people, and government. This is a book that highlights a unique part of the world, sure to engage the eager young reader.

"Geronimo was a great leader and a wise man. In this book, readers will uncover his life story--from his struggles with the US government and settlers in Arizona to the eventual surrender that made him a prisoner of war for the rest of his life--and understand his profound effect on the Apache tribe. Though he later became famous and traveled the country, he was never allowed to return to his birthplace. Through easy-to-read text and fascinating pictures,...

Learn about one of the most environmentally friendly forms of energy: solar power, its advantages and disadvantages, and what solar power means for the future of the planet.

This book discusses what it is like to live in Romania today. It examines, in accessible language and vivid photographs, many aspects of the culture, including its history, geography, people, and government. This is a book that highlights a unique part of the world, sure to engage the eager young reader.

"What Is Heat? introduces readers to the science behind that question, explaining the physics behind the phenomenon through graphs and activities. Easy-to-understand summaries following each chapter highlights the most important points for review."--

In Bihac, Bosnia, in 1992, sixteen-year-old Amra and her family face starvation and the threat of brutal ethnic violence as Serbs and Bosnians clash, while a stray cat, Maci, provides solace.

"This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Volunteer State." --