New Releases by Kevin Cunningham

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.

Provides a history of Connecticut, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.

Describes the decision of the Pilgrims to leave Plymouth, England, aboard the Mayflower in 1620, their arduous journey across the Atlantic, their struggle to settle in Massachusetts, and the impact of their settlement on later generations.

Relates the history of the Colony of Delaware from its founding by David Pietersen de Vries in 1631 to its statehood in 1787.

Presents the history of the first settlers of Georgia, from 1732 when King George II sent settlers there 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.

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.

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.

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.

Defines what a pandemic is and traces the history of several disease pandemics, including those due to smallpox, cholera, and the "Spanish" flu of the World War I era.

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.

Following a student working on a school project, this engaging title takes readers on a journey of contemporary US history using primary sources and artifacts.

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

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

For generations we learned myths about Native Americans: that they lived in widely scattered groups of hunter-gatherers and as low-level farmers, lacked science and technology, were at best simple people who had no history and never evolved, and at worst bloodthirsty savages. But groundbreaking research is destroying these myths-and altering our perceptions. In the Andes, the Inca created an empire that stretched from Chile to the frontier of Colombia and included a messenger service and food warehouses. The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and painted streets and canals bustling with traders and religious tourists. In the Yucatan, the Maya carved whole cities out of forest; in the desert southwest, the Hohokam made the desert bloom. And throughout the hemisphere, native peoples from hundreds of distinct cultures practiced astronomy, invented the canoe and cotton clothes, transformed the Amazon into a vast orchard, and used thousands of plants-from avocado to zucchini, from corn to tobacco-destined to change the entire world. Book jacket.

This title examines an important historic event - the bubonic plague. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history of the disease, how it spread, key players and happenings during the black death, and the event''s effects on society up through modern times. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Why did the Zuni raise turkeys? The Zuni kept turkeys for their feathers, which were used for many purposes. They ate turkey only if other food was scarce. Inside, You''ll Find: Zuni gardens shaped liked waffles; Maps, a timeline, photos-and the bravery of Zuni firefighters; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

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.

How did some Ute men style their hair? They wore their hair in braids, which were often wrapped with fur strips. Inside, You''ll Find: An instrument the Ute believe sounds like the growl of a bear; Maps, a timeline, photos-and how the Ute became one of the wealthiest Native American groups; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

Learn about the Sioux tribe and how they dealt with expeditioners.

How did a Wampanoag man named Squanto help early English settlers in North America? He taught them how to fish the region''s waters and raise certain crops. Inside, You''ll Find: Roles of Wampanoag leaders; Maps, a timeline, photos-and what nearly wiped out the Wampanoag in 1616; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! Book jacket.

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

Learn fun and surprisingly true facts about the Cheyenne tribe.

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

An exploration of the Comanche Indians, discussing their use of horses, work of women, housing, vision quests, and more.

Many people today tend to think of the flu as an inconvenience, a sickness that lasts a few days then goes away, but influenza in its many forms has been one of history''s most deadly and devastating illnesses. A disease caused by an ever-changing puffball-shaped virus, influenza is tough to track. Its symptoms often take days to manifest, and are typically common ailments like a runny nose and fever. Many who catch the disease recover quickly, but more than a million people die from flu every year. Because it is highly contagious and moves fast, influenza epidemics can strike without warning. In 1918, a flu pandemic came out of nowhere and swept the world. Before it passed, the Spanish flu debilitated whole armies, closed down cities, and took tens of millions of lives. Today, a form of avian flu that infects both birds and people presents a global threat to human health. When and if it strikes, we might not be prepared. Book jacket.