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This book represents the self-selected best work of AAS Moscow's KFR class from their unit on opinion writing. All writing was done in March 2014

New York ... I love you Um wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen, brauche ich immer drei gute Gründe. Und ich hatte drei sehr gute Gründe, um nach New ...

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Passez-vous l'été au Kachmir? La question n'est pas aussi saugrenue qu'elle peut sembler aux sédentaires Français que nous sommes. Je sais des gen...

On the western shore of the Bay there are three peninsulas, or necks, carved out of Virginia's shoreline by the tidal rivers. The third, and northernm...

O CLÁSSICO SOBRE LIDERANÇA, PODER E POLÍTICA QUE TODOS DEVEM LER AGORA EM UMA EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL, COM PREFÁCIO DE PAULO VIEIRA. O príncipe, de Nic...

In this book you will learn the basics of what to do in order to be a successful sheep showman including tips and techniques and what to do to prepare...

In this book about the lifestyles and genealogy of people who lived in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.

The following pages are intended as a contribution to the study of the manners, customs, beliefs, and legends of the Aborigines of Australia. Our know...

Guia de la Ciudad de México se tata de los datos mas recientes de su regimen politico como asiento de los Supremos Poderes de la Féderacion ; con un...

Fishing desires clearly that it may be of use to all who had it. He does not pretend to have written anything new, but to have attempted to put what h...

✈ HAVE FUN ✈ ✈✈ TRAVEL THE GLOBE ✈✈ ✈ ✈✈ MAKE DISCOVERIES ✈✈✈ Jo and Me around the world is an exciting new series of interact...

Perhaps no race of people has more piqued the curiosity of the civilised world than those little yellow savages of South Africa, known as the Bus...

London is becoming miserably hot and dusty; everybody who can get away is rushing off, north, south, east, and west, some to the seaside, others to pl...

The Introduction to the Science of Sociology is not conceived as a mere collection of materials, however, but as a systematic treatise. On t...

In this novel tells that brought world-wide attention to the appalling conditions facing England's working poor in the early twentieth century.

Listening is Vital is a journey through the five main adolescent struggles including anxiety, depression, bullying, substance abuse and suicide. This ...

The native tribes of North Dakota are of three different linguistic stocks or races. These are the Algonkian, Siouan and Caddoan. The Algonkian race i...

The Great Exhibition is intended to receive and exhibit the most beautiful and most ingenious things from every country in the world, in order that ev...

…. Le 1er mars dernier (1860), jour et mois correspondant, ne l'oubliez pas, au 1er septembre de notre hémisphère, je quittai Sydney, m'acheminant...

A dense mist hung over the ocean; the sky above our heads was of a grey tint; the water below our feet of the colour of lead. Not a ripple disturbed i...

It is true that good manners, like good morals, are best taught by the teacher's example. It is also true that definite lessons, in which the subject ...

Argumentos respecto a los derechos de los ciudadanos como hombres libres a salvar a la nacion de los males que sufre.

This is a short essay. These constitute the more practical part of the book, so far as villages are concerned. It has, however, been judged appropriat...

At sunset we came up out of the draw to the crest of the ridge. Perched on the high seat of the old spring wagon, we looked into a desolate land which...

Enrique Clay Creel Cuilty (Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México 30 de agosto de 1854 - México, D. F. México, 1...

Corrected version of Native American Museum book which is a compiled book of student research reports on a variety of Native American tribes in the Un...

To celebrate Canyon Hills 8th grade students during the pandemic, the teachers and students created their biography and celebration of their 8th grade...

This book, like the author's earlier one, The Community and the Citizen, is a community civics text. Two purposes led to the preparation of this secon...

Gemeinsam mit Carl Zeiss und Otto Schott schuf der Autor dieses Werkes, Ernst Karl Abbe, die Grundlagen der modernen Optik und verhalf der Firma Carl ...

The book covers the Indian folklore and Indian tales and legends. For the most part the legends here told are drawn from original sources. The last st...

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¿Te choca la política? ¿Acabas de cumplir 18? ¿Para qué te sirve la credencial de elector además de que te dejen entrar a los antros? El Institu...

Written by the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza, the Tractatus Theologico-Politicus or Theologico-Political Treatise was one of the most controversial...

Of the school of earnest young writers at whom the word muckraker had been thrown in opprobrium, and by whom it had been caught up as a title of honor...

We were talking about the want of diversity in American life, the lack of salient characters. It was not at a club. It was a spontaneous talk of peopl...

Why do we hold a queue? Why should we obey traffic signals? Why should we not read other people's letters? What is fair competition? Why should we car...

Das Buch Zur Psychopathologie des Alltagslebens gehört bis in die Gegenwart zu einem Grundlagenwerk der Psychoanalyse. Die durch Versprecher geleiste...

Le samedi, 12 février 1859, je quitte New-York sur le paquebot-poste américain Cahawba; nous passons devant les hauteurs de Neversink. La nuit desce...

The United States Department of Education released this handbook in 1986 in order to help children and adults “work more effectively in combating dr...

"John Quincy Adams Listeni/kw zi/ (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth President of the United States (1825–1829). He served as an Am...

In a report to the government of the viceroy of Spain, made during the early settlement of the province, I find the following language: "A scientific ...

In this book we are going to read about some of the other people who live in our own great country—Africa. Africa is very, very large, so big that n...

One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to t...

This book is about how to haul cattle. Sierra, the author, informs you about five major things: 1) The History of Cattle Hauling, 2) Getting Ready, 3)...

How do students engage with the community? How do they connect to the people, places, and important symbols of the community? Is there a way to create...

To one great fact do all the most ancient epochs of history bear witness: one and all, they prove the existence in a yet more remote past of an alread...

A report on Oman that I have done for school this year. I like to learn about new and interesting countries.  I have never been to Oman.

"Bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh, are these half-brutish prehistoric brothers. Girdled about with the immense darkness of this mysterious uni...

A multi-class book about how kindergarteners at AAS in Moscow got ready for kindergarten.

Avant d'entrer à Grenoble, la route de Paris gravit un petit escarpement au pied duquel coule l'Isère et que domine le village de Saint-Martin-le-Vi...

To the north of this gulf lay the Home of Mist, a dark and dreary land, out of which flowed a river of water from a spring that never ran dry. As the ...

Legislature of Massachusetts because a woman addresses them. Sir Walter Scott says: The truth of Heaven was never committed to a tongue, however feebl...

This little book is designed to meet the child's natural desire to learn or hear of other people than those living in the part of the world about him....

For 200 years people have sought the treasure buried on Oak Island on Canada’s East Coast. Bob Restall got his chance, but it ended in tragedy. A fa...

South Korea offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, a...

Yes, this little book, that you could read in a half a day, is a fantastic introduction to Freud's oeuvre. Here, he simply and, at times, humorous...

Learn about the history and geography of China with iMindsJNR learning series for younger minds. China is a fascinating country where mountains tower ...

Ancient places such as castles are filled with histories, sometimes bloody and gruesome, but always fascinating. The 11 dark places explored in Creepy...

Ten true stories of real-life crime scene investigators! A gold ring has been discovered at a murder scene, but police have little else to go on. Can ...

A la edad de catorce anos, Francisco Jiftrienez,/ junto con su madre y Roberto, su hermano mayor, es capturado por la migra. Obligada a abandonar su h...

Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It’s been two years since her...

A big, beautiful mansion sounds like a great place to live. But what if its many rooms hold only memories of pain and suffering? What if sad spirits h...

"What is insanity?" "Can we trust our memories?" "Who needs parents, anyway?" The answers to these and many other burning questions lie in the world o...

Learn about the geography and history of Mexico with iMindsJNR learning series for younger minds.  Which country separates the United States of A...

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a busi...

This bestseller is newly revised with updated statistics, new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By shrinking...

The inspirational story of the Japanese national campaign to build the Children's Peace Statue honoring Sadako and hundreds of other children who died...

Learn about the history and geography of Antarctica with iMindsJNR  learning series for younger minds. Antarctica is the fifth biggest continent ...

Constitutional Law for Kids is a fun, interactive exploration of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. Each c...

We're living in an Ah-Ha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never before see...

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with promine...

A classic and highly acclaimed biography of civil rights activist Malcolm X, ever more relevant for today's readers. As a 14-year-old he was Malcolm L...

This new adaptation of Dee Brown's multi-million copy bestseller, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee , is filled with photographs and maps to bring alive t...

A personal face is given to the remarkable true tale of Sengbe Pieh, the African man captured by slavers who led the Amistad slave rebellion at sea. T...

What should you do if you meet a unicorn or a phoenix? Where would you look if you want to see a griffin or a hippogriff? How do you defend yourself i...

Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Heads Up Philosophy , part of an exciting new series for young adults, explains and explores al...

The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercy --now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Fo...

Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and bro...

DRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his...

Ayn Rand Commentary: The End of the Road Ayn Rand presents her views of the world, politics, and human thought. Episode One focuses on the political s...

The monograph is devoted to the analysis of the problems associated with the dismantling of the political regimes in modern states (both authoritarian...

While Native American religious beliefs vary from tribe to tribe, the one thing they have in common is a belief in a higher power. This power has many...

Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and mo...

This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945...

A timely and essential history of Black voter suppression, adapted from the National Book Award longlisted adult book This young adult adaptation brin...

Use this book to take a ride back in time and learn about the 13 colonies that came into the shores of the US. Learning history has never been more en...

Here are the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask about archaeology: what exactly happens on a dig, how the ancient Egyptians mummified ...

Author Deborah Ellis travels across the continent, interviewing more than forty Native American kids and letting them tell their own stories. They com...

Joseph Campbell’s collected writings on dance and art, edited and introduced by Nancy Allison, CMA, the founder of Jean Erdman Dance, and including ...

The “compelling and inspiring” true story of one girl risking her life for a chance at freedom in the largest slave escape attempt in American his...

This classic work by the Russian philosopher and literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin (1895—1975) examines popular humor and folk culture in the Middle...

Identify dragons in the wild with the Dracopedia Field Guide ! Have you ever stumbled upon a dragon egg and thought to yourself, "I wonder which type ...

From North America's mountains to Africa's deserts, this book will help kids learn the locations of states, countries, and continents around the world...

Climb the arid slopes of Colorado to discover the cave dwellings of the ancestral Pueblo Indians. Why were the homes built in the cliffs? How were the...

New Zealand offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, a...

Soar into the mountains of Peru to discover the archeological wonder of the abandoned city of Machu Picchu. Why did the Incas leave the site? And what...

Ten slaves—all under the age of 19—tell stories of enslavement, brutality, and dreams of freedom in this collection culled from full-length autobi...

A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Truly universal in its ...

African-American women played a major role in bringing about social change during the civil rights movement. They participated in sit-ins and marches....

In this book, children can learn about Asia and also discover beautiful vivid photos as well. With a bunch of facts,kids can utilize this book to stud...

Rap along to learn the states and capitals of the USA. Then, explore the states and regions with fun facts and beautiful pictures. Interactive feature...

Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and everyone in between, including a sect...

Dr. Paul Chabot - Military Intelligence Officer, White House Drug Czar Advisor, Law Enforcement Veteran - President and CEO of Chabot Strategies LLC (...

Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this bo...

“A brilliant work of US history.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Gripping.” — BCCB (starred review) “Accessible…Necessary....

Unlike most books that chronicle the history of Native peoples beginning with the arrival of Europeans in 1492, this book goes back to the Ice Age to ...

Portugal offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and ...

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Thousands of years--way befo...

Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a g...

"Young women can run the world. These are the stories of those who did..." @hillaryclinton "An excellent guide to the how and why of a life of public ...

The United Republic of Tanzania was created in the 1960s by the merger of two independent countries: Tanganyika, a territory on mainland East Africa, ...

Learn about the evolution of Roman Myths with iMindsJNR learning series for younger minds. Romulus and Remus were twins who were raised by a wolf. In ...

The birth of a nation is always riddled with complexities, wars, and victories. All those names, dates and other details may prove to be difficult for...

While popularized by President Donald Trump, the term "fake news" actually originated toward the end of the 19th century, in an era of rampant yellow ...

With passion and precision, Kekla Magoon relays an essential account of the Black Panthers—as militant revolutionaries and as human rights advocates...

For children wanting to acquire information on the many federal bodies and regulations that keep a government working, this is the book to have. This ...

These hotels have rooms where guests sometimes check in…and wish they could immediately check out! Kids will be fascinated by the nonfiction histori...

What's more exciting than a prison break? Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 and have never been caught. Many aut...

How much do you really know about totem poles, tipis, and Tonto? There are hundreds of Native tribes in the Americas, and there may be thousands of mi...

2020 American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ,selected by National Council fo...

Kids will explore some of the spookiest places in the world in Haunted Houses ! The 11 historical accounts detailed in this spine-tingling book are su...

The majority of the civil rights movement in the United States occurred in three stages. The first stage began with the slaves in America fighting for...

Did you know that many of America’s Founding Fathers—who fought for liberty and justice for all—were slave owners? Through the powerful stories ...

Angels are everywhere. They have become a fascinating part of our culture and have been widely represented in TV shows, fine art, plays, and movies. P...

Ten true stories of real-life kid spies! Can you imagine crossing enemy lines to deliver a secret message? Or spying on your enemy from the attic of t...

Japan is the land of the Rising Sun, but it’s more than just that. It’s got both a rich history and a booming populace. Here, you’ll learn some ...

Ten true stories of heroes of World War II! Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he ...

Some true crimes reveal themselves in bits and pieces over time. One such case is the Florida School for Boys, a.k.a. the Dozier School, a place where...

The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African American midwives and the ways in which they have hel...

Are you eager to learn about the QAnon, the New World Order, Illuminati and other names depicting the biggest conspiracy theories in history but have ...

Tunisia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and c...

Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland in 3 volumes is a historical work by Swedish author Viktor Rydberg which deals with Germanic t...

How quickly can you name 50 American heroes? They can be men or women, young or old, from the past or present, living or dead, but they all must have ...

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as ...

Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the god...

Leo rides his beloved red bicycle to school, soccer practice and everywhere in between. He is devastated when he outgrows Big Red. But when Leo learns...

Who discovered the America? The answer to that and many other historical data will be presented in the pages of this book. This educational book is an...

Over tens of thousands of years, the living have found different ways to take care of the dead. Some bodies are buried. Others are burned. Perhaps the...

Some view the systematic killing, rape and destruction of homes in Darfur as a grave humanitarian crisis. For others, it's a clear example of the ulti...

"For a man who proudly described himself as "simple," Barry Goldwater remains a historical puzzle." Barry Goldwater IS the conscience ...

The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas—the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champio...

At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jiménez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home...

Ana's life is a collection of bits and pieces of her past. Infected with HIV at birth, she's unaware of many details of her early childhood and barely...

This ebook has been updated and now covers all four ships in the Disney fleet. A Disney Cruise Line vacation is a dream come true! There’s the open ...

The story of Greek mythology's goddess of wisdom and war lives on in empowering, high-interest narrative text. Core legends journey through Athena's f...

Ten true stories of real-life heroes during the attacks on 9/11! When Captain Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York hears an emergency radio me...

With raw candor, elicited by Rebecca Carroll's perceptive questioning, 15 black women between the ages of 11 and 18, from places as diverse as Brookly...

Located on the westernmost point of Africa, Senegal is a land of stunning coastlines, semi-desert sands, fertile river valleys, grassland plains, and ...

From bestselling authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin comes the epic, untold story one of the most powerful Sioux warriors of all time, Red Cloud—now ad...

This fascinating look at Africa refutes the common assumption that the Western world is the solution to the challenges the continent faces. An excelle...

María’s family are poor Honduran farmers, growing barely enough to eat. Then a new teacher comes to town and shows María sustainable farming pract...

Italy is a beautiful country home to many influential historical moments in the country itself, including the Renaissance. In this, your child will le...

Poland is an Eastern European country that is stepping up on the world stage. It joined the EU in 2004 as part of that journey. For a long time, Polan...