Lusted, Marcia Amidon

Explores the convergence of cultural, historical, and economic factors that made the 1920s one of history's most pivotal eras, inviting readers to contemplate the influences ranging from jazz music and Prohibition to racial intolerance and the stock market crash.

Jobs in physical therapy and rehabilitation are an excellent choice for those who want a secure, in-demand career that makes a difference in people's lives. Enhanced with sidebars and vivid photos, the text describes typical working environments, tasks, equipment, and approaches in these fields, as well as the education needed to start a career.

Describes the science behind the armor, weapons, training, and tactics used by Samurai warriors in combat.

Describes the science behind the armor, weapons, training, and tactics used by ninjas in their missions and in combat.

Discusses the economic concepts of producers and consumers, describing goods and services, buying and selling, spending, paying for goods and services, workers, and more.

This title discusses the opportunities available to aspiring multimedia creators and the tools of the trade they can begin learning now as a hobby. Readers get helpful advice on developing a body of artistic work and creating a quality portfolio that will help them reach their long-term goals.

An introduction to the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots who flew during World War II.

Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets helps readers trace the history of special diets, explore the science andsometimes diseases behind them, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Describes the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 from three different perspectives, a fireman, a Russian Hill resident, and and man from Chinatown.

Describes the California gold rush from three different perspectives, a gold prospector, a builder at Sutter's Mill, and a '49er.