Celebrate the richness and diversity of the United States of America in this exciting series. Readers can explore the unique character of each state -- its land and waterways, its history, its government and economy, its festivals, cultural diversity, landmarks and exciting stories of success. Readers will also hear the voices of men and women alive today. They will see the beauties and hidden treasures of each state and hear the social issues and concerns faced by the residents.
Each book opens with a series of quotes by both contemporary residents and people from the past -- giving voice to the state's concerns, admiration for the people, love of the land, nostalgia for the past and excitement for the future.

Delaware (Celebrate the States (First Edition))

History

Schuman, Michael A.

Americas

Cavendish Square Publishing

- New appealing design and color photos attract readers - Biographies of contemporary African Americans of interest to young people - Features inspirational African Americans, important role models - Essential for Black History Month - Supports the History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula - Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs - Contains a chronology, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index

Will Smith: "I Like Blending a Message With Comedy" (African-American Biography Library)

Teen & Young Adult

Biographies

Enslow Pub Inc

Halle Berry: "Beauty Is Not Just Physical" (African-American Biography Library)

These biographies for teen readers describe the lives and achievements of well-known, significant Americans of the 20th and 21st centuries using color layouts, informative sidebars, and lots of supplementary data.

Bill Gates: Computer Mogul and Philanthropist (People to Know Today)

Science & Math

Technology

Before the summer of 2004, few people knew Barack Obama outside of Chicago. But after his speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, he grabbed Americas attention. A former lawyer and community organizer, Obama wanted to make positive changes for Americans and was elected a United States Senator shortly after his famous speech. Follow author Michael Schuman as he takes the reader through Obamas life from his globe-trotting childhood to his run as a presidential candidate.

Barack Obama: "We Are One People" (African-American Biography Library)

Explores the life of Frederick Douglass, including his childhood in slavery, his escape to freedom, and how he became one of the most famous abolitionists, speakers, and writers in America.

Frederick Douglass: Truth Is of No Color (Americans the Spirit of a Nation)

Highlighting one classic rock band that had a lasting impact on today's society, each book describes how the members formed the band, how they wrote the music, any drama they might have encountered, concert tours, the number of albums, band break-ups, and where they are now.

Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band (Rebels of Rock)

Children's Books

Adam Sandler is one of the biggest comedy film stars in the world today. He starred in many box-office smashes, from THE WATERBOY, to THE WEDDING SINGER, to FUNNY PEOPLE. What many do not know, however, is how much time and money Sandler has generously devoted to charitable causes, including charities that help fight autism, research treatments for spinal cord injuries, and give aid to those suffering in the war-torn region of Darfur in Africa.

Adam Sandler: Celebrity With Heart (Celebrities With Heart)

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Angelina Jolie is celebrated worldwide for both her talents as an actress and her beauty. Her personal life has always been of great public interest and widely reported. But beyond all this, Jolie is most passionate about humanitarian causes—particularly the plight of refugees. Since her appointment by the United Nations in 2001 as a goodwill ambassador for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), she has gone on field missions to over twenty countries around the globe.

Angelina Jolie: Celebrity With Heart (Celebrities With Heart)

Before the summer of 2004, few people knew Barack Obama outside of Chicago. But after his speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, he grabbed America s attention. A former lawyer and community organizer, Obama wanted to make positive changes for Americans and was elected a United States Senator shortly after his famous speech. In this biography, written especially for teens, author Michael Schuman as he takes the reader through Obama s life from his globe-trotting childhood to his run as a presidential candidate.

Barack Obama: We Are One People (African-American Biography Library)

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