Synopsis: Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.

Synopsis: Troublesome Tom Sawyer spends his boyhood making mischief, but when things take a dire turn, he must bravely save the day. Rediscover Mark Twain's first classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition. Deluxe, durably bound keepsake volume. Embossed covers with iridescent accents. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding. Acid-free archival-quality paper. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for comfortable reading.…

Synopsis: Join the editors of TIME in a fast-paced journey through the adventures of man on Planet Earth in this richly illustrated volume, which explores history's most important turning points. Here are the great religions: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Here are the great empires, from the vanished civilization of the Minoans on Crete to the glories of Classical Greece and Rome to the mysterious collapse of the Maya culture in Mexico. Here are the…

Synopsis: DESCRIPTION: On June 6, 2004, people the world over - especially Americans - will pause toremember the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion that forever changed history. D-Day: 24 Hoursthat Saved the World honors the 130,000 heroic American and Allied troops who risked their lives toliberate Europe and end the Nazi occupation. Here are fascinating portraits of the men who designed theinvasion - and the men who fought it: Eisenhower and…

Synopsis: A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws.

Synopsis: An introduction to the geography, history, economy, government, natural resources, people, and culture of the world's largest country that covers almost one sixth of all the land on earth.

Synopsis: "I don't know how long before i shall have to go into the field of battle. For my part i don't care. I don't feel afraid to go. I don't believe there are any Rebel's bullet made for me yet."--Pvt. Lyons Wakeman. Similar sentiments were expressed by tens of thousands of Civil War soldiers in their diaries and in their letters to loved ones at home. What transforms the letters of Pvt. Lyons Wakeman from merely interesting reading into a unique and…

Synopsis: Embark on a captivating adventure with H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. Witness humanity's future, explore the depths of time, and ponder on profound questions. This unabridged edition guarantees an immersive experience. A timeless journey through time! Pioneering science fiction classic by H.G. Wells Unforgettable journey through space Encounters with future civilizations Thought-provoking exploration of society and human nature Unabridged…

Synopsis: The beginnings of the Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord come alive through personal narratives from participants and observers and through primary sources representing British and Colonist points of view. Historian Jeanne Munn Bracken describes the events leading up to the revolt in her essay, ""The Seeds of Revolution."" Also included are excerpts from Paul Revere's Reminiscences, poetry of H. W. Longfellow, the origins of""Yankee…

Synopsis: The Senate maintains a collection of over 900 historical prints and engravings. This collection contains a rich array of 19th and early 20th century images portraying the events, people, and settings of the U.S. Senate. This book is about that collection.

Synopsis: Describes life on the home front during World War II, when children collected newspapers, movies were filled with propaganda, working women became commonplace, and necessities were rationed.

Synopsis: This mystery begins when Spinner, a New York City native who would rather pirouette than fly cast, catches the family prize––much to her boy cousins' dismay. The prize fish, a huge cutthroat trout, had been thought to be extinct in the river, and Spinner and her cousin set out to solve the mystery of how this one spectacular cuttroat survived until Spinner reeled him in. HarperCollins is pleased to republish Jean Craighead George’s fourth…

Synopsis: On sweltering Jakku in the days before The Force Awakens, explore with Rey as she races to uncover the secrets inside a crashed Star Destroyer! Swallowed by the shifting sands, the Imperial Star Destroyer Spectral has been lost for two decades, giving rise to rumors of hauntings and buried treasure. But an epic sandstorm has revealed the ruins of the starship, and renowned scavenger Rey now leads the race to claim whatever lies within! Also…

Synopsis: "We owe a great debt to the early Muslims. As they conquered parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe, they collected and preserved the writings of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. They studied the information recorded by these cultures and used it as a basis for making scientific discoveries of their own. The methods the Muslims developed for exploring and understanding the natural world are still used by scientists today."--Back cover.

Synopsis: Despite superior genes that are supposed to guarantee her perfect health, Amy experiences pain, dizziness, and loss of physical control. Why are her amazing skills disappearing just when she needs them most? And what if she is forced to survive as an ordinary teenager?

Synopsis: "The mountains look peaceful. The kids and the leaders seem friendly. The only challenge supposedly comes from within yourself. Wilderness Adventure - it'll change your life forever. . . . Amy arrives at Wilderness Adventure all pumped up for a week of extreme sports. Her superior strength gives her an edge over the others. But she's ready to rock-climb, mountain-bike, and hang-glide without apologies. Only Eric and Tasha know why things are so…

Synopsis: Amy Candler never bothered with the popular clique at school. Now she wants to join their ranks. It doesn't make any sense to her friends--especially when a wave of panic is sweeping through the school hallways and friends need to stick together. Students are disappearing. Eric is being stalked. Mr. Devon mysteriously returns, whispering about dark secrets. Everyone at Parkside Middle School is on edge, and even with her extraordinary skills,…

Synopsis: Psyched that her friends Tasha and Eric are traveling with her to New York for a national spelling bee, Amy finds more than she bargained for when it becomes clear the organizers are after a lot more than perfect spelling. Original.

Synopsis: Three girls become friends when they skip ballet class and spend a calamity-filled afternoon in a shopping mall.

Synopsis: Life at Robby Hummer's house is wild, fun, and a big mess since his twin brother and sister were born. At school, he'd rather read quietly than play games at recess of watch a filmstrip. But his teacher thinks he reads too much and sends him to Mrs. Van Gent, the schol counselor. Sheesh! Since when is liking books a problem? Meanwhile, some kids at school think it's weired that Robby's father stays home to take care of the twins while his mother…