Who Was Who

Author : James Buckley, Jr.,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780448488523

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Who Was Benedict Arnold? by James Buckley, Jr.,Who HQ Pdf

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.

Author : Sarah Fabiny,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698187276

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Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny,Who HQ Pdf

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.

Author : Ellen Labrecque
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 087617487X

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Who Was Princess Diana? by Ellen Labrecque Pdf

Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series.

Author : Lisbeth Kaiser,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593225431

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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book by Lisbeth Kaiser,Who HQ Pdf

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.

Author : Barbara Comyns
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780989760799

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Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead by Barbara Comyns Pdf

“Comyns’ novel is deranged in ways that shouldn’t be disclosed.” —Ben Marcus This is the story of the Willoweed family and the English village in which they live. It begins mid-flood, ducks swimming in the drawing-room windows, “quacking their approval” as they sail around the room. “What about my rose beds?” demands Grandmother Willoweed. Her son shouts down her ear-trumpet that the garden is submerged, dead animals everywhere, she will be lucky to get a bunch. Then the miller drowns himself . . . then the butcher slits his throat . . . and a series of gruesome deaths plagues the villagers. The newspaper asks, “Who will be smitten by this fatal madness next?” Through it all, Comyns' unique voice weaves a text as wonderful as it is horrible, as beautiful as it is cruel. Originally published in England in 1954, this “overlooked small masterpiece” is a twisted, tragicomic gem.

Author : Whitney Stewart,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0448450526

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Who Was Walt Disney? by Whitney Stewart,Who HQ Pdf

Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic. This book is not authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or any affiliate.

Author : Gare Thompson,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101640005

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Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson,Who HQ Pdf

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1704 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Biography
ISBN : UOM:39015021715712

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The International Who's who by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joan Holub,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101552339

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Who Was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub,Who HQ Pdf

Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.

Author : Gare Thompson,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101639955

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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? by Gare Thompson,Who HQ Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118456834

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Who's who in History by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kirsten Anderson,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780399543975

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Who Was Michelangelo? by Kirsten Anderson,Who HQ Pdf

Travel to Renaissance Italy and learn about the young apprentice who went on become a true master, and one of the most beloved sculptors and painters of all time in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance.

Author : Lavanya Gowri Sayam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986399566

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In the Basement of the Research Tower by Lavanya Gowri Sayam Pdf

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).

Author : Gail Herman,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780451533906

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What Was the Holocaust? by Gail Herman,Who HQ Pdf

A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event—the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps—six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents just enough information for an elementary-school audience in a readable, well-researched book that covers one of the most horrible times in history. This entry in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty carefully chosen illustrations and sixteen pages of black and white photographs suitable for young readers.

Author : Gabriel Krauze
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781635577679

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Who They Was by Gabriel Krauze Pdf

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.