New Releases by Kevin Cunningham

It''s 1974 in DeKalb County, Illinois and the planets have failed to align for Roy Conlon. Widowed and broke, his eight-year-old son Eric is suddenly a mystery to him. The boy has become aware of a sky awhirl with stars and of the universe outside his small-Midwestern town. And as powerful forces pull Eric away, Roy''s efforts to hold onto his son are threatened by weakness, guilt, and his participation in a foolish crime. Enter The Constellations, a novel of the diverging paths of a father and his son, and how each copes with the loss of the woman whose love and guidance held them together. Roy and Eric''s parallel journeys take them through a landscape populated by long shot players and kitchen sink philosophers, by ruthless thieves and fierce protectors. A compelling novel of small town America in the shadow of Vietnam and Watergate, Cunningham''s spare prose and deftly drawn heroes complete a portrait of our country reminiscent of Mark Richard and Jim Shepard. Scarred, divided, and damaged, his characters represent all of our false promises and failed dreams.

An introduction to various types of maps.

Provides true accounts of African-American migrants, describing the experiences of children through slavery, emancipation, and migration to the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and Africa, and examining organizations that offered aid to migrant children.

Provides a brief history of Pennsylvania, from its beginnings as a Dutch colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1787.

Describes pandemics, including flu, polio, and AIDS, that have occurred in the past, explains how infectious diseases spread, and explores the ways these diseases can be prevented or controlled.

Presents the history, daily life, industry, government, and religion of the first settlers of Maryland, from 1634 when Catholic settlers arrived to 1788 when it joined the United States.

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You''ll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

Examines drought and famine around the world, citing such famous examples as the Dust Bowl and Australia''s "Big Dry."

Describes the physics behind tsunamis and gives examples of some famous incidents, including Hilo, Hawaii, and Phuket, Thailand.

Learn about the Pueblo tribe and how more than 70 Pueblo villages existed in North America when the Spanish first arrived.

An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.

Learn fun and surprisingly true facts about the Cheyenne tribe.

An exploration of the Ute Indians, discussing the nation''s relationship with settlers, culture, ceremonies, migrations, and more.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the former educator and national security advisor to President George W. Bush who became the second woman, and the second African American, to be Secretary of State.

Introduces readers to the cool career of nursing by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of teaching by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Find out how and where computers are manufactured and the journey they take before they end up in homes, schools and offices.

Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.

You probably use a pencil almost every day. Did you know that the ''lead'' in pencil is really a mineral called graphite? And that China and Mexico are two countries with large graphite deposits? Read this book to learn more about how pencils are manufactured and how they end up in the hands of people in countries around the globe.

Alexander Graham Bell couldn''t possibly have imagined that one day people the world over would be able to call someone on telephone smaller than the palms of their hands. Readers will discover how cell phone technology has emerged as a global phenomenon, connecting people all over the world to one another.

Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It''s easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives. With the help of The Timeline Library, children can visualize the development--and grasp the monumental impacts--of some of the most influential innovations in history. Presented in a timeline format that combines biography, science, history, and social studies, each book offers young readers a unique perspective from which to view the course of human history. Kids will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of how these inventions have played an indelible role in shaping our past, present, and future.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the celebrated tennis player, coach, author, and activist.

Presents an introduction to the U.S. Congress, discussing its creation, separate houses, and function in the nation''s government.

Examines the history of democracy, elections, presidential elections, and citizens'' role in participating.