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[F]eatures comprehensive profiles of the 44 former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms. Information about the 2016 president-elect is also included.--

Ladies and Gentlemen: the next President of the United States will soon be included within the pages of one of our perennial favorites. National Geographic Children’s Books will publish this fully revised and updated edition of Our Country’s Presidents in time for the Inauguration of our 44th head of state—the first Presidents reference book on the market after the election. This president will follow in the footsteps of 43 predecessors who have assumed America’s greatest responsibility: these men have faithfully executed their duties—they have signed treaties, addressed Congress, brokered peace, and waged war. Each has left his own indelible mark on the history of the United States and on the lives of the American people. Find out why George Washington gave up his life as a Virginia planter to lead the nation; why John Taylor was deemed "His Accidency"; walk with the presidents through wars, depressions, civil rights movements, and the space race; romp with the Garfield children in a White House pillow fight; and mourn with a nation for John F. Kennedy. This timely update will offer fascinating and comprehensive profiles of all the presidents, timelines of their administrations, historic images, and features on important aspects of their terms. A fresh cover design and informative insight about our new leader will make this volume stand apart from all other contenders, and confirm its place as the definitive family reference guide to the fascinating lives of our leaders past and present. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

In 1915, the United States experienced the 9/11 of its time. A German torpedo sank the Lusitania killing nearly 2,000 innocent passengers. The ensuing hysteria helped draw the United States into World War I--the bitter, brutal conflict that became known as the Great War and the War to End All Wars. But as U.S. troops fought to make the world safe for democracy abroad, our own government eroded freedoms at home, especially for German-Americans. Free speech was no longer an operating principle of American democracy. Award-winning author Ann Bausum asks, just where do Americans draw the line of justice in times of war? Drawing thought-provoking parallels with President Wilson's government and other wartime administrations, from FDR to George W. Bush, Bausum's analysis has plenty of history lessons for the world today. Her exhaustive research turns up astonishing first-person stories and rare images, and the full-color design is fresh and stunning. The result is a gripping book that is well-positioned for the run-up to the World War I centennial. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

At the turn of the 20th century, a new form of journalism emerged in America, characterized by in-depth, serialized exposes uncovering corporate, labor, and political corruption. This period saw the rise of influential works like Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle." Ann Bausum chronicles the efforts of dedicated journalists who instigated significant reforms, showcasing both historical figures and modern practitioners like Woodward and Bernstein. This engaging narrative inspires young readers to value truth and public accountability in journalism's evolution.

The book explores the multifaceted impact of Hitler's regime, detailing the rise of his power and the resistance efforts, including the Valkyrie plot. It delves into the consequences for families, particularly the Borntal's Sippenhaft, who faced collective punishment. The narrative also covers the haunting legacy of the "ghost children" affected by the regime's brutality and concludes with Hitler's eventual downfall and the lasting trauma it left behind. A timeline provides context to these events, enhancing the understanding of this dark chapter in history.

The book features a new introduction and afterword by Ann Bausum, reflecting on the lasting impact of historical events on contemporary discussions surrounding immigration in the United States. It explores how past experiences shape current perspectives, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of this critical topic. Through Bausum's insights, readers are encouraged to consider the connections between history and modern societal issues.

The book delves into the pivotal sanitation strike in Memphis in 1968, ignited by the tragic deaths of two African-American workers. Their fight for union rights, better wages, and safety became intertwined with the broader civil rights movement, drawing leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis. King's final speech, delivered during the strike, is highlighted, along with the aftermath of his assassination, which catalyzed protests and ultimately led to the acceptance of the workers' demands. The narrative emphasizes the crucial connections between labor rights and civil rights.

Included in the CCBC Choices 2021, the annual best-of-the-year list of the Cooperative Children's Book Center! "Han's expansive gradient digital spreads, simple figures appear in landscapes across the world, some stated, some vague...the soft illustrations shine."--Publisher's Weekly Follow along as people around the world gaze upon the phases of the moon in this beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates our earth and pays homage to the moon, ever-present and comforting. I see the moon. Can the moon see me? Tell me, shadow moon, what do you see? Toward the sun, I shine quite bright, but down on Earth, there's darkest night. My first face is fresh and new. You'll see each phase before we're through. In this sweet bedtime story is a universal truth--we are all connected by the moon. From Yosemite to the Taj Mahal to the coast of Greece, we all gaze upon the same moon. Told in dual perspectives from the phases of the moon and from people around the world, they work together to strike a balance of humility and wonder while teaching young readers all about the journey of the moon. Paired with gorgeous illustrations, the rhythmic cadence of the text will lull young readers to sleep on a whimsical, yet factual, journey!

Groundbreaking narrative nonfiction for teens that tells the story of the AIDS crisis in America. číst celé

The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that a group of people made the excellent choice to preserve the plays after the Bard died. If they hadn’t created the book known as the First Folio, Shakespeare and his works would surely have been lost to history. Part literary scavenger hunt (the search for every existing First Folio continues today), part book trivia treasure trove, and part love letter to Shakespeare, this behind-the-scenes, sharply funny true story is an ideal introduction to the Bard and his famous plays.