A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”―Kirkus Reviews. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe.

Delights: Houghton Mifflin Reading, Level 2.2

Children's Books

Vogt, MaryEllen

Templeton, Shane

Cooper, J. David

Garcia, Gilbert

Chard, David J.

Lipson, Marjorie Y.

Pikulski, John J.

Au, Kathryn H.

Valencia, Sheila W.

Goldenberg, Claude N.

Literature & Fiction

Houghton Mifflin School

Houghton Mifflin Reading Delights Level 2.2 B

Goldenberg, Claude

Education & Reference

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN READING grade 3.2 Horizons hardcover student textbook.

Horizons (Houghton Mifflin Reading, Level 3.2)

The Chicano Experience in the Northwest

History

Maldonado, Carlos

Americas

Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

A collection of essays on the impact and growth of the Mexican origin population in the United States.

The Illusion of Borders: The National Presence of Mexicanos in the United States

Politics & Social Sciences

García, Jerry

Social Sciences

Never before has the story been told of the dramatic turning point when Ronald Reagan found his voice as a presidential contender and overcame the Republican establishment. Reagan's Comeback is the story of how one state, one man, and one month changed national politics forever. Chronicling how Reagan’s political career nearly ended, this turnabout story is told by those who made it happen: campaign volunteers, financiers, political activists, and media observers. Positioning Reagan to win in 1980, the birth of the Reagan Democrat” transformed Texas from Democratic stronghold to the reliably Republican powerhouse it is today, since producing five Republican presidential candidates and two Republican presidents, with more to follow. Reagan’s rise and victory against Ford in 1976 mirrors the current climate between the Tea Party movement and the GOP. With the 2012 election in sight, there is no better time to finally tell the whole story of how the Reagan Revolution found its launching point.

Reagan's Comeback: Four Weeks in Texas That Changed American Politics Forever

Trinity University Press

Maverick Books

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