Best Selling Books by Gail Fay

What was the first major battle of the Civil War? Which battle was fought for control of the Mississippi River? What was Sherman''s "March to the Sea"? Read Battles of the Civil War to find out the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Why We Fought series explores one aspect of the Civil War: key people, the Northern home front, the Southern home front, soldiers, and battles. You will learn about great leaders, heroic soldiers, epic battles, and how civilians lived during this tumultuous time. Includes a unique primary source feature that will help you draw conclusions about source material Contains high-quality images and maps Endmatter includes a timeline, full glossary, and find out more section Heinemann Infosearch asks the questions you want answered. Each chapter starts with a different question and gives a detailed answer. Book jacket.

Describes the basics of money management from savings and checking accounts, credit cards, and budgets to mortgages.

Whether playing baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling, millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities, not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests, and some teens who might want to get involved don’t know which sports are right for them. For high school athletes of all levels, this book provides up-to-date information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include choosing a sport to playbalancing all aspects of life as a student-athletedealing with the pressures of competitionimproving athletic performanceconsequences of performance-enhancing drugs and supplementscommon injuries and prevention measurestraining during the off-seasonplaying in collegesports-related careers and opportunities Throughout the book, readers will find sidebars containing various sports-related tidbits: high school sports stories, the history of various sports, interesting facts, short biographies, and sports-themed young adult novels. Filled with useful information, Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels, from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors.

Explains the basic tenets behind free market, command, and socialist economies around the world.

초등~중등까지 쉽게 이해할 수 있는 돈에 관한 설명서! 총 6권으로 구성된 “돈이란 무엇인가” 시리즈 중 한 권 에서는 현재 볼 수 있는 여러 가지 경제 체제(자유 시장 경제 체제, 사회주의 경제 체제, 명령 경제)를 설명하고 각 경제 체제의 특징과 해당하는 국가들을 알려준다. 본 시리즈는 , , , , 로 구성되어 있다.

| 책 소개 | 초등~중등까지 쉽게 이해할 수 있는 돈에 관한 설명서! 총 6권으로 구성된 “돈이란 무엇인가” 시리즈 중 한 권 어떻게 돈을 쓸 것인가?에서는 은행과 기업, 개인을 중심으로 돈의 흐름을 설명하고, 현명한 소비를 위하여 예산을 작성하는 것의 중요성을 강조하고 있다. 신용카드 사용이 증가함에 따라 신용카드를 현명하게 사용하는 방법도 포함하고 있어, 지식 뿐 아니라 돈을 사용하는 지혜도 알려주고 있다. 본 시리즈는 돈의 역사, 어떻게 돈을 벌 것인가?, 어떻게 돈을 쓸 것인가? 돈과 정부, 돈과 무역, 세계의 경제로 구성되어 있다.

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.