New Releases by Robin S Doak

Unable to return to their normal lives despite the end of the Clue hunt, new Madrigal leaders Amy and Dan anxiously prepare for a retaliatory strike by the Vespers, who kidnap a number of Cahill family members and demand that Amy and Dan steal a famous painting.

Since co-founding the social networking site Facebook as a college student at Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg has risen to become one of the most visible figures in the technology industry. Readers will learn how Zuckerberg created his groundbrea

A brief biography of the African-American woman whose cruel experiences as a slave in the South led her to seek freedom in the North for herself and for others through the Underground Railroad.

Introduces the life and career of the Duchess of Cambridge.

After escaping from slavery when she was a young woman, Harriet Tubman devoted herself to helping others do the same. Readers will discover how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the south and helping them reach safety in the north.

Looks as the life of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani woman who was shot by the Taliban for sharing her views about education for and the unfair treatment of girls and women and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Liberia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

What makes Michelle Obama extraordinary? Read this book to find out. We explore her childhood in Chicago, USA, and her education leading to Harvard Law School. We look at her career as a lawyer, and when she met her future husband, Barack Obama. This would lead to her becoming the First Lady of the United States, the wife of the President. Read about others' perspectives on her life, and how she has broken boundaries compared to other women in the past, including other presidents' wives.

A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady of the United States, Senator, presidential candidate, and Secretary of State.

Explore the lives of some of the most important leaders and innovators in recent history with this exciting new True Book series. Fascinating text details the life stories and accomplishments of these world-changing figures, while photos provide visual context. Readers are also encouraged to think critically about these people's achievements and how they continue to affect our world today. Key Features: Clear text details the life stories of some of the most important leaders and thinkers of our time Sidebars and timelines provide context for the importance of the subjects' incredible achievements Glossaries clarify important words used in each book Photos and illustrations show how the book's subjects have grown and changed throughout their lives Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

This biography examines the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.

Meet some of the most fascinating people who play a part in the history of the United States. Take a walk along the journey of their lives, learning about their childhoods, their families, and the people and events that inspired them. Read about the contributions these individuals made not only to the United States but also to the world and the legacies they left behind.

Cornerstones of Freedom, Third Series-Bringing History to Life Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. Read about what makes our country and form of government so great that it has inspired people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.

This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Subarctic region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.

A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.

A biography of the thirty-second president, who led the United States during the Depression and World War II.

An exploration of the causes and effects of the stock market crash of 1929.

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Shows how to resolve conflict, respecting other points of view, dealing with buling, keeping schools peaceful, and being fair.

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of the United States.

Introduces the geography, history, culture, and people of Indonesia.

An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of this island country in the West Indies.

Real-life anecdotes and scenarios, including examples from the lives of famous and successful people, and advice and suggestions about ways youngsters can build and demonstrate character enable these books to serve as basic building blocks of character.

Real-life anecdotes and scenarios, including examples from the lives of famous and successful people, and advice and suggestions about ways youngsters can build and demonstrate character enable these books to serve as basic building blocks of character.

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the twentieth President of the United States, James Garfield.

A biography of John Smith, the British explorer and leader who helped allow Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North American, to survive.

A brief biography of the life and career of the eighth president of the United States.