Most Popular Books by Elizabeth Raum

A biography of the social activist known for founding Hull House in Chicago and for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer countries of the world.

"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.

Have you ever sung, "Jose, can you see?" Do you really know the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner"? Here''s your chance to find out what they really mean.

Describes the experience of Irish Immigrants upon arriving in America during the time of the Irish potato famine. Reader''s choices reveal historical details about where they settled, the jobs they found, and the difficulties they faced.

Discusses the life and work of Clara Barton, a nurse during the Civil War and the founder of the American Red Cross.

A look at the first man on the moon, from his youth, to his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.

Nazi Germany produced an unusual group of Christian martyrs--among them, the nun philosopher Edith Stein, the mystical philosopher Simone Weil, and the peasant conscientious objector Hans JSgerstatter--but perhaps none so complex as the Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Born into a large upper-middle-class, professional family that was not particularly devout or observant (his father was one of the leading psychiatrists in Germany), Dietrich early in life decided he wanted to be a Christian theologian. Yet his family background and connections insured that he wouldn''t be one in the narrow mold of so many of his colleagues. Opportunities for travel-to Spain, North Africa. Mexico, Cuba, America (twice), and England (often)-gave him a broad horizon of possibilities. The greatest thing about America for him was his experiences in Harlem and his friendships with African Americans. His great regret was that he missed an opportunity to travel to India to meet Gandhi. He was one of the few German churchmen who spoke forthrightly against the persecution of Jews as Jews and not merely of Christians of Jewish descent. (How much of this was due to his beloved, 90-year-old grandmother Sophie, who defied the Nazi ban on shopping in Jewish stores? "I buy the things I need where I like.") His family connections drew him into a dangerous double game. His "employment" as a member of the Counterintelligence Office of the High Command of the Armed Forces enabled him to continue work as a pastor and seminary director. It allowed him to travel abroad, where he worked for a negotiated peace. And it eventually drew him into the plot to kill Hitler-an ethical stand which many German Christians of his generation couldn''t understand or forgive. He was executed on 9 April 1945, three weeks before Hitler committed suicide. He was thirty-nine years old.The life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been told at great length and in magnificent detail by his younger colleague, Eberhard Bethge. It''s a biography that will never be surpassed but which only the most devoted will have the perseverance to read. Elizabeth Raum has retold the story concisely and readably for a whole new generation of readers.

This book describes the difficulties and what was learned on the expedition Meriwether Lewis and William Clark organized in the 1800s to explore the western part of North America.

Step back in time and visit New Hampshire during the Colonial period. Despite conflicts with Native Americans and other colonists, the New Hampshire Colony slowly grew. Find out what made New Hampshire unique, how it got the nickname "the Granite State," what role it played during the Revolutionary War, and what daily life was like in Colonial times and the early days of statehood.

Eileen Collins inspired the nation when she flew as commander of the 2005 Discovery mission. Can you imagine what her experiences as an astronaut have been like? Read this book in order to get to know Eileen Collins and discover the skills and courage she has used to become a leader in space exploration.

Anne Hutchinson founded a community in Rhode Island. This biography spanning her lifetime concentrates on the work she did to make life better for herself and other Americans. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? Find out why Anne moved to Rhode Island, what religion Anne followed, and why Anne was put on trial by church leaders.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of South Korea.

Put readers in the drivers seat with these interactive history books! Everything in these books happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE the path you take and what you do next. Readers will explore multiple perspectives and learn for themselves the valu

Don''t just learn about the history of the Revolutionary War experience it. Witness the Boston Massacre. Be there to hear theÊ shot heard round the world at the battles of Lexington and Concord. And experience the intensity of battle at Bunker Hill. With 167 choices and 45 possible endings, The Revolutionary War Experience will put you in the midst of the action and give you a new appreciation for American history.

Examines the causes, writing, and effects of the Tenth Amendment of the Bill of Rights, which protects the rights of states. Includes critical thinking questions, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told about it throughout history.

How many girls your age have a social media account? What are the most popular social media websites? How many followers does the average teen have? Find the answers to these questions and more while learning how to make a statement on social media!

Delve into fascinating time periods! This series allows readers to explore different times and places in history from different perspectives. The narrative format, suspenseful action, and path navigation keep readers reading!

"Renewable and nonrenewable energy"--Cover.

For especially talented athletes, fame and fortune follow. Crowds cheer them and newspaper and television reports present them as heroes. However, some athletes, as they struggle to be the best, make mistakes.

"In You Choose format, explores the Revolutionary War from the perspectives of colonists, British soldiers, militia soldiers, and foreigners"--

Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas from future hurricanes.

"Describes the people and events involved in the orphan trains. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a New York City newsboy, a child trying to keep his siblings together, and a child sent west on the baby trains"--Provided by publisher.

This book follows the development of transportation through the centuries, from ancient times to today.

"Unrest was growing in the thirteen colonies and Massachusetts was a hotbed of revolt, especially in light of the Boston Tea Party. The British king and Parliament were considering various ways to quell the rebellion, leading to the Intolerable Acts. The colonists hold the First and Second Continental Congresses, war breaks out, and the Declaration of Independence is written. Readers dive into this history and make choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story"--

"A photographic timeline of World War II"--

Surviving Tornadoes will look at children who experienced tornadoes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Nuclear Energy is a Heinemann title.

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

SOS! What would you do if you were stranded in the middle of the ocean, with no way to get home? How long could you survive? Find out what actual survivors did in these true tales of being lost at sea.

Surviving Floods will look at children who experienced floods around the world, through history and up to the present day.

A biography of the nineteenth-century woman known for writing the poem that became "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and for her work against slavery and for the cause of women getting the right to vote.

"In You Choose format, follows the path of three World War II spies. The reader''s choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a wireless operator, a photo reconnaissance pilot, and a spy living in enemy territory"--

Looks at the origins, history, and technology of toilets.

"Describes life in the American colonies, focusing on colonists'' clothing, homes, and modes of transportation"--Provided by publisher.