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I Am a Secret Service Agent: My Life Spent Protecting the President
Par Dan Emmett, Charles Maynard. 2017
Adapted from Within Arm'’s Length for a younger audience, a rare inside look at the Secret Service from an agent…
who protected Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.Dan Emmett was just eight years old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. From that moment forward, he knew he wanted to become a Secret Service agent, one of an elite group of highly trained men and women dedicated to preserving the life of the President of the United States at any cost, including sacrificing their own lives if necessary. Armed with single-minded determination and a never-quit attitude, he did just that. Selected over thousands of other highly qualified applicants to become an agent, he was eventually chosen to be one of the best of the best and provided protection worldwide for Presidents George Herbert Walker Bush, William Jefferson Clinton, and George W. Bush. I Am a Secret Service Agent skillfully describes the duties and challenges of conducting presidential advances, dealing with the media, driving the President in a bullet-proof limousine, running alongside him through the streets of Washington, and flying with him on Air Force One. With fascinating anecdotes, Emmett weaves keen insight into the unique culture and history of the Secret Service with the inner workings of the White House. I Am A Secret Service Agent is a must read for young adults interested in a career in federal law enforcement.Space on Earth: How Thinking Like an Astronaut Can Help Save the Planet
Par Dave Williams. 2023
Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.Who could imagine an idea born on a space station…
would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.Bloody Times: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis
Par James L. Swanson. 2011
New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded…
nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.This suspense-filled true-crime thriller—the young readers’ adaptation of Swanson’s BloodyCrimes—explores two epic events of the Civil War era: the manhunt to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the momentous 20-day funeral pageant that brought President Lincoln’s body from Washington, DC to his home in Springfield. Full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images, Bloody Times captures the riveting stories of these two fallen leaders who changed the course of history. It’s perfect for young readers who enjoy dramatic nonfiction tales from the likes of Steve Sheinkin and Patricia McCormick.This book contains a note from the author, a glossary, a list of important Civil War figures, and a guide to visiting the historic sites mentioned within. A companion to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Chasing Lincoln's Killer.How You Can Save the Planet
Par Hendrikus Van Hensbergen. 2021
*Foreword by Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of The Lost Words.*If you're worried about climate change, this book is an essential…
and reassuring read.We often feel like we don't have the power to make real change.But our small changes can add up to something BIG. Packed with reassuring step by step actions and easy to follow DIY activities, How You Can Save The Planet is the perfect gift for young activists who want to make a difference.With simple explanations, practical tips and stories from children across the world, this guide is ideal for young people who are worried about climate change and want to help our planet!Crafted by Hendrikus van Hensbergen, whose work is featured on BBC Bitesize[JP2] , this inspiring read is perfect for children at KS2. 'Every young person in the country should be given this book' Sir Tim Smit, Founder of The Eden Project'It's enlightening, inspiring and empowering' Kate Humble, TV presenter'Wonderfully informative, fun and practical [. . .] A great source of inspiration' The Rich Brothers, TV presentersShackled: A Tale of Wronged Kids, Rogue Judges, and a Town that Looked Away
Par Candy J. Cooper. 2024
Here is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage that sent more…
than 2,500 children and teens to a for-profit detention center while two judges lined their pockets with cash, as told by Candy J. Cooper, an award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist.In the early 2000s, Judge Mark Ciavarella and Judge Michael Conahan of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania were known as no-nonsense judges. Juveniles who showed up in their courtrooms faced harsh words and even harsher sentencing. In the post-Columbine era, many people believed that was just what the county needed to ensure its children and teens stayed on the straight and narrow path. But as more and more children faced shocking sentences for seemingly benign crimes, and a newly built for-profit detention center filled up further and further, a sinister pattern of abuses and bribery emerged. Through extensive research and original reporting leading into contemporary times, award-winning journalist Candy J. Cooper tells the story of a scandal that the Juvenile Law Center calls &“one of the largest and most serious violations of children&’s rights in the history of the American legal system.&”Marked Man: Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption
Par John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro. 2001
1971. Brooklyn, New York. Undercover cop Frank Serpico is knocking on a drug dealer’s door. His partners are there to…
back him up, but when the door opens, he’s staring down the barrel of a gun—and his partners are nowhere to be found. For more than a century, the New York Police Department had been plagued by corruption, with cops openly taking bribes from gamblers and drug dealers. Not Serpico. He refused to take dirty money and fought to shed light on the dark underbelly of the NYPD. But instead of being hailed as a hero, he became a target for every crooked cop on the force. In Marked Man, John Florio and Ouisie Shapiro bring this true story of police corruption to life. Join Frank Serpico on his one-man crusade to clean up the largest police force in the United States. And discover the price he had to pay for being an honest cop.Good Food, Bad Waste: Let's Eat for the Planet (Orca Think #9)
Par Erin Silver. 2023
A deep dive into why humans waste so much food and the consequences for people and the planet Around the…
world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even when hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills which contributes to global warming. The good news is that many governments, communities and individuals are working hard to tackle this giant problem. You can be part of the solution, starting in your own home—and working together, we can decrease our overall waste and make sure all people have food security. Plus, by reducing food waste, we can also fight climate change! With inspiring profiles of food-waste activists and tasty tidbits on things like best-before dates, Good Food, Bad Waste offers much food for thought. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.Incredible Captures
Par Bill Morgan. 1993
Here is all the excitement, action, and riveting detective work of five famous "foolproof" crimes being cracked--without the sensationalism and…
violence of adult true-crime books. Cases include the Brinks armored truck job, the largest hotel robbery in America's history, the dramatic rescue of a kidnapped little girl, and more.The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue (True Rescue Chapter Bks.)
Par Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman. 2009
The story behind the major motion picture from Disney—starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck—written by a recognized master…
of the genre—&“a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea&” (The Providence Journal).It&’s the winter of 1952 and a ferocious Nor&’easter is pounding New England with howling winds and seventy-foot seas. Two oil tankers get caught in the violent storm off Cape Cod, its fury splitting the massive ships in two. Back on shore are four young Coast Guardsmen who are given a suicide mission. They must save the lives of the seamen left stranded in the killer storm, and they have to do it in a tiny lifeboat. The crew is led by Bernie Webber, who has to rely on prayer and the courage of his three crewmembers to pull off the impossible. As Webber and his crew sail into the teeth of the storm, each man comes to the realization that he may not come back alive. They&’ve lost all navigation and have no idea where the stranded seaman are, and have no idea how to get back home. Whether by sheer luck or divine intervention, the crew stumbles upon the wounded ship in the darkness. More than thirty men appear at the railings of the SS Pendleton, all hoping to be saved. Once again, Webber and his crew face a daunting challenge. How can they rescue all these men with their tiny lifeboat?Dripping with suspense and high-stakes human drama, The Finest Hours has incredible and astonishing true-to-life heroism and action-packed rescue scenes. This &“marvelous and terrifying yarn&” (Los Angeles Times) &“deserves a place as a classic of survival at sea&” (The Boston Globe).Rescue of the Bounty: Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy (True Rescue Ser.)
Par Michael J. Tougias, Douglas A. Campbell. 2014
From the author of the Fall 2015 Disney movie The Finest Hours, the “thrilling and perfectly paced” (Booklist) story of…
the sinking and rescue of Bounty—the tall ship used in the classic 1962 movie Mutiny on the Bounty—which was caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy with sixteen aboard.On Thursday, October 25, 2012, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail Bounty from New London, Connecticut, to St. Petersburg, Florida. Walbridge knew that a hurricane was forecast, yet he was determined to sail. The captain told the crew that anyone could leave the ship before it sailed. No one took the captain up on his offer.Four days into the voyage, Superstorm Sandy made an almost direct hit on the ship. A few hours later, the ship suddenly overturned ninety miles off the North Carolina coast in the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” sending the crew tumbling into an ocean filled with towering thirty-foot waves. The coast guard then launched one of the most complex and massive rescues in its history.In the uproar heard across American media in the days following, a single question persisted: Why did the captain decide to sail? Through hundreds of hours of interviews with the crew members and the coast guard, Michael J. Tougias and Douglas A. Campbell create an in-depth portrait of the enigmatic Captain Walbridge, his motivations, and what truly occurred aboard Bounty during those terrifying days at sea. “A white-knuckled, tragic adventure” (Richmond Times-Dispatch), Rescue of the Bounty is an unforgettable tale about the brutality of nature and the human will to survive.I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope
Par Chessy Prout, Jenn Abelson. 2018
&“A bold, new voice.&” —People&“A nuanced addition to the #MeToo conversation.&” —ViceA young survivor tells her searing, visceral story of…
sexual assault, justice, and healing in this gutwrenching memoir.The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls.In 2014, Chessy Prout was a freshman at St. Paul&’s School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, when a senior boy sexually assaulted her as part of a ritualized game of conquest. Chessy bravely reported her assault to the police and testified against her attacker in court. Then, in the face of unexpected backlash from her once-trusted school community, she shed her anonymity to help other survivors find their voice.This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators. Chessy&’s story offers real, powerful solutions to upend rape culture as we know it today. Prepare to be inspired by this remarkable young woman and her story of survival, advocacy, and hope in the face of unspeakable trauma.Militant: 2, Nouvel ordre
Par Dïana Bélice. 2023
2042. Le sort de l'humanité est en jeu. Le véritable objectif de Paul Montès est révélé au grand jour. Et…
c'est bien pire que tout ce qu'aurait pu imaginer Mathis. Alors que le jeune militant prend conscience que son ennemi ne reculera devant rien, il perd tranquillement pied. La bataille qu'il doit mener pèse lourd sur ses épaules. Malgré la pression, réussira-t-il à garder la tête froide ? À vaincre une fois pour toutes ses adversaires ? À sauver la planète Terre ? Et si l'alliance avec Tokhe n'était pas suffisante pour y arriver ?We the Sea Turtles: A collection of island stories
Par Michelle Kadarusman. 2023
In a collection of powerful stories by Governor General’s Award-nominated author Michelle Kadarusman, eight children on islands around the world…
are each changed by a chance meeting with a turtle as they find their own grounding in an increasingly unpredictable world.I Can't Do What?: Strange Laws and Rules from Around the World
Par Heather Camlot. 2022
Did you know that You can't keep a goldfish in a round goldfish bowl in Rome? That you can't take…
a selfie while running with the bulls in Pamplona? That you can't climb a tree in a Toronto city park? This book is a look at some of the more curious rules and laws that have been created around the world over many years. Some of these rules and laws may make us laugh. Some may make us angry or frightened for the people they influence. All of these rules and laws will make us think. How did they come to be? How can they be changed? With numerous sidebars presenting historical information, quizzes after each of the four sections, and ideas throughout for discussion and response activities, this is an active, well-researched illustrated book that shines a bright light on our world and its human workings. The book unfolds in four sections, outlining "People Problems" (everyday life; family; animals; food; fashion), "Sports Zone" (soccer; baseball; hockey; basketball; more sports), "Entertainment" (books and media; television and film; music and dance; technology), and "Kid Concerns" (school; toys; outdoor fun). This new book from acclaimed author Heather Camlot might just be the start of a young reader's passion for governance and social justice.Peterson Guide To Bird Identification—in 12 Steps (The crossover Ser.)
Par N. G. Howell, Brian L. Sullivan. 2018
&“The birding equivalent of having Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking teach you how to count, add, subtract, multiply, do long…
division, comprehend quantum mechanics, plus balance your checkbook. Bird watchers at every skill level will garner insights from this book.&” — Pete Dunne, author of Birds of Prey &“Identifying birds is a science and an art, involving far more than merely memorizing field marks. Steve Howell and Brian Sullivan are leading masters of this craft, and they share a wealth of inside knowledge in this gem of a book. If you're a birder at any level of experience, from beginner to expert, read this book from cover to cover and I guarantee it will improve your skills in the field.&” — Kenn Kaufman, author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Advanced Birding &“ . . . if you are going to have a book-based conversation with bird experts about identification, Howell and Sullivan are going to be at the top of the list. . . . [The Peterson Guide to Bird Identification—In 12 Steps] is a highly opinionated book reflecting the approach and thoughts of the authors. Which is exactly what makes it a book that all birders should read, consult, and maybe even, like me, read again.&” — Donna Schulman, 10,000 Birds.com &“This book is friendly, non-intimidating, and even humorous. New birders can acquire some basics from this handy little book, and experienced birders can pick up some vital pointers, especially useful when helping the uninitiated. . . . Basically, there is something in this short book for every birder, and the 152 pages present many opportunities for all birders to pick out and explore what that &‘something&’ may be.&” —Paul J. Baicich and Wayne Petersen, Birding Community E-bulletin —Tiger: A first field guide to the big cat with the stripes (Young Zoologist)
Par Samantha Helle. 2024
This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Tiger Young Zoologist . Listen out for…
sounds of their habitats and their low rumbling growls! A beautiful first guide to tigers from big cat expert Samantha Helle featuring sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment. Listen for sounds of their habitats and their low rumbling growls! You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of Indonesia. You'll also discover what it takes to become a tiger zoologist—including learning how to track a tiger using its paw prints! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face. Tiger (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal audiobooks from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. A Macmillan Audio production from Neon SquidThe Scene of the Crime, Grades 5 - 9 (Travel to...)
Par Lisa Kurkov. 2024
A life of crime doesn't pay—and yet thousands of crimes are committed every day across the country. What crimes stand…
out in history and why? Learn about some of the most bizarre and famous American crimes and how their locations have become a part of the fabric of our country in Scene of the Crime, part of the Travel to… book series.Crime scenes are found all across America—from sites of unforgivable events to the locations of shocking criminal actions. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about some of the most notable crime scenes in America, and explore how we define the idea of crime in a society.True Crime Book for Grades 5-9 Features:Before- and after-reading activitiesExtension activityMap showing where readers have traveled to in the bookAbout Rourke Educational Media:We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!The Acid King (Simon True)
Par Jesse P. Pollack. 2018
Real stories. Real teens. Real consequences. A murder in a small Long Island town reveals the dark secrets lurking behind…
the seemingly peaceful façade in this latest installment of the Simon True series.On June 19, 1984, seventeen-year-old Ricky Kasso murdered Gary Lauwers in what local police and the international press dubbed a &“Satanic Sacrifice.&” The murder became the subject of several popular songs, and television specials addressed the issue of whether or not America&’s teens were practicing Satanism. Even Congress got in on the act, debating Satanic symbolism in songs by performers like AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne. &“The country is in crisis!&” screamed the pundits. After all, it was the height of the Reagan era and Nancy Reagan&’s &“just say no&” campaign was everywhere. But what this case revealed were bigger problems lurking at the heart of suburban America. Ricky Kasso wasn&’t a bad kid, but he was lost. To feel better, he started smoking pot, moving on from that to PCP and LSD. He ended up living on the streets and thinking he had nothing to lose. Gary Lauwers went from being a victim of bullying to using drugs to fit in, and finally robbery—but then he made the mistake of stealing from Ricky, and from that moment on, his fate was sealed. A few months later, Gary went into the woods behind the park with Ricky and two other boys. Only three of them came out. The subsequent police investigation and accompanying media circus turned the village upside down. It shattered the image of an idyllic small town, changed the way neighbors viewed each other, and recast the War on Drugs."Your bug adventure starts here! Bug Lab for Kids is a collection of more than 40 fun activities for exploring…
the exciting world of arthropods, which makes up more than 90 percent of all animals on earth, including insects, spiders, centipedes, butterflies, bees, ants, and many others! Written by entomologist and educator Dr. John W. Guyton, this fascinating and informative book teaches young bug enthusiasts how to find, interact with, and collect arthropods safely." -- Provided by publisherInvestigating fossil fuel pollution (Investigating pollution)
Par Sue Bradford Edwards. 2023
"Introduces readers to what fossil fuel pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing…
to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research." -- Provided by publisher