Michael Burgan
2) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of New Mexico.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman -- from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
8) Chile
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Chile.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
c2015.
Language
English
Description
What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11. The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building...
15) South Dakota
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on a tour of South Dakota, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.
Author
Series
What is the story of...? volume 09
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From appearances in films and animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop culture. Created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 Gothic horror novel, Count Dracula is a nobleman who uses his powers as a vampire to dominate his victims. Even though Dracula didn't succeed in the novel, the fictional character has lived on...
17) Rhode Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Rhode Island.
Author
Publisher
DK Children's
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The book explores the institutions and systems of American government as a constitutional republic, and the reasons for them, including roles of President, Congress, Supreme Court, state government and other national and international bodies. Historical topics / events covered include: US Constitution and amendments, elections, and key historical Presidents.
