Wil Mara
1) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the life of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
10) Poland
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Poland.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A history of race relations in the U.S. includes coverage of slavery, abolition and segregation as well as the events of the Civil Rights movement, discussing subjects ranging from protests and speeches to legislation and the famous people around the world who helped promote equal rights.
12) Albania
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Located along the west coast of Europe's Balkan Peninsula, Albania is a nation that has experienced tremendous changes in recent decades. Once a communist nation, its current government was established after a revolution in the early 1990s. Since then, it has been steadily growing and changing. Readers will find out what it is like to live in Albania today, explore the country's long history, and get an insider's view of its towns, cities, and wilderness"--Publisher's...
13) Geckos
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the gecko lizard.
14) Norway
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Norway"--Provided by publisher.
17) Canada
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Located directly north of the United States, Canada is one of the worlds largest countries. Within its borders lie sprawling areas of harsh, untouched wilderness as well as densely populated modern cities. Readers will experience all sides of this North American nation as they explore its history and learn more about its people. They will find themselves immersed in Canadian culture as they learn about the country's government, economy, traditions,...
18) Singapore
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
19) Myanmar
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Myanmar, which is also known as Burma.
20) Trucks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes different types of trucks.
