Most Popular Books by Marcia Amidon Lusted

For many teens, plumbing hardly seems like a glamorous career path. However, plumbers are invaluable members of any community. This handy resource explains the need for plumbers and the great variety of jobs the field offers. Readers will learn the best educational path to take and how to obtain an apprenticeship. Many will be interested to learn of the innovations in the industry and the future outlook, which, thanks to predicted changes in the environment and aging infrastructure, is very bright.

This guide walks the reader through the many options open to students interested in construction, installation, and maintenance. With detailed information on needed preparation and certification, this book gives readers a solid overview of these high-growth industries.

The Gateway Arch—seen from Interstate 70 by most travelers—is an iconic marvel that ignites the imagination. Young readers get a close look at the arch and other fascinating monuments of “show me state” Missouri. They’ll read about the climate, wildlife, people, and places of this great state.

Learn how the U.S. Constitution established the American government and what this document means for modern Americans. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Readers will learn about the important relationship between producers and consumers as well as buyers and sellers and how they all work together to create a healthy economy. This instructive volume defines basic economic concepts like goods and services and explains production with examples of the different types of production. It also covers the primary and secondary industries that produce goods. Concepts such as marketing and advertising are also covered, for a well-rounded view of this fascinating aspect of the economy.

Describes the history, ecology, geography, economy, and sights of the Old Line State, Maryland.

"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Army Rangers, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.

Ninja warriors were masters of stealth and disguise. They could quickly defeat their enemies without raising the alarm. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped ninjas achieve success in their secret missions.

This book relays the factual details of the Battle of Bunker Hill that took place during the American Revolutionary War. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Minuteman, a British soldier, and a colonial woman running an inn. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in a text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.

Readers will learn about the important relationship between producers and consumers as well as buyers and sellers and how they all work together to create a healthy economy. This instructive volume defines basic economic concepts like goods and services and explains production with examples of the different types of production. It also covers the primary and secondary industries that produce goods. Concepts such as marketing and advertising are also covered, for a well-rounded view of this fascinating aspect of the economy.

"People don't usually remember Collins. He's been called the "loneliest man in humanity" and the "forgotten astronaut." But Collins was an important part of the Apollo 11 mission. If something had happened to Armstrong or Aldrin, he would have had to rescue them. And he was the only one who could bring them all home"--

Having a job and earning money are a part of everyday life for most people, especially adults. The concept seems fairly straightforward: one works to earn. This volume discerns the difference between a job and a career, as well as how a job can develop into a career. Readers will learn why a community's economy needs jobs, how paying someone to do a job helps the person who is paying them, and even about job loss and its consequences. The text also explains different jobs and their effects on the economy, such as those of professional, production, arts, and government and military jobs.

Travel through time to explore the lives and perspectives of multiple people impacted by a momentous event or time period in history. The History Perspectives series uses primary and secondary sources, along with narrative retelling, to highlight the wants, needs, and beliefs of three different people of a particular time and place. Readers are prompted to compare perspectives and motivations and to think critically about how we tell the stories of the past.

Written in a narrative voice of an historian, this engaging title takes readers on a journey in US history from 1585-1763, the period of American's Colonization and settlement.

Provides information about present-day Greece, with emphasis on its ancient history, geography, culture, economy, and government.

This set is an inviting introduction to America's amazing states. Full-color photos and historical imagery bring each state to life. Informative chapters on the states' unique histories, landmarks, and natural wonders provide a well-rounded snapshot of each state. Readers will also discover how each state was formed, and find out about important geographical features, major industries, and so much more. A fact list serves as a ready reference for information on population, the state capital, the flag, the motto, and other symbols of the state.