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Anime World
Hal Marcovitz
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R1,216
Discovery Miles 12 160
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In the tradition of the best-selling series
A fun way to introduce readers to popular authors whose work
they've probably already read. Authors such as J.K. Rowling,
Theodore Geisel (Dr Suess), and Louisa May Alcott are profiled in
these exciting titles.
This series is a fun way to introduce readers to popular authors
whose works they've probably already read. Authors such as J.K.
Rowling and Louisa May Alcott are profiled in these titles. Ages
12- 16 years.
Women in Politics offers inspiring profiles of women who broke
through gender barriers to become successful in the political
realm--not only in the United States, but around the world. Delve
deep into the lives of the world's most powerful women in politics,
and learn how ambition and altruism make these extraordinary women
truly extraordinary leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been serving
California State in the House of Representatives since 1987. Pelosi
became the first woman in history to lead a major party in U.S.
Congress when she was elected by her colleagues as the Democratic
leader of the House in 2002.
Profiles Washington, D.C.'s member of the United States House of Representatives who, in a previous position as head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Council, wrote the guidelines on sexual harrassment in the workplace.
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even
greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive
Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world.
Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories of
these fascinating historical figures. Mexican outlaw Pancho Villa
became a modern-day Robin Hood when he rebelled against the cruelty
of Mexico's landowners. He later became a worldwide celebrity when
his role in the Mexican Revolution led to his ruling northern
Mexico in 1913.
As the world inches closer and closer to becoming a truly global
society, it becomes all the more important that each and every
citizen understand the historical underpinnings of the world's most
infamous regional disputes. This series explains the roots of such
disputes by examining the history of the regions involved, and by
presenting the major issues involved from each party's perspective.
Each book encourages students to put themselves in the shoes of
both parties, and probing questions challenge students to propose
real-life solutions for settling these divisive situations.
Provides an overview of this volatile area of the world, and
discusses major areas of disagreement between these two ethnic
groups.
As a young girl growing up in El Paso, Texas, Pat Mora felt as
though she belonged to two worlds - the American culture of Texas
and the Latino culture of Mexico. When her parents gave her a
typewriter as an 8th-grade graduation gift, Mora started expressing
her feelings through poetry. She would go on to become the Chicana
voice of the Southwest, telling stories about the desert and the
Latino people who are forced to straddle two cultures. Mora has
also turned her talents toward authoring storybooks for young
readers, in which she teaches valuable lessons about being
different, the importance of reading, familial love, and the power
of young girls to excel and be leaders. This compelling new
biography offers valuable insight into the life and writing of an
exceptional author who has become an important voice for
multiculturalism in the American literary scene.
When Laura Ingalls Wilder decided to write about her childhood on
the American frontier, she had no idea that her books would become
staples of children's literature. Wilder published her first book,
""Little House in the Big Woods"", at age 65. She went on to write
seven more ""Little House"" books, finishing the last one when she
was 76 years old. Born in 1867, Wilder realized that with the
""Little House"" books, she could capture a rich part of American
history for posterity while sharing her personal memories with
others. ""Laura Ingalls Wilder"" is a full-color biography that
shows how these books continue to be treasured classics around the
world. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder will gain tremendous insight
into the life and works of one of the most widely read authors of
children's literature.
Africa is a complex and diverse continent, and its more than 50
countries provide a study in contrasts: democracy and despotism,
immense wealth and crushing poverty, modernism and traditionalism,
peaceful communities and raging civil wars. The books in this
series take a close look at many of the major issues in Africa
today, such as AIDS, poverty, government corruption, ethnic and
religious tension, educational opportunities, and overcrowding.
Nancy Pelosi grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father, the citys
powerful mayor, taught her the importance of public service. After
moving to California, Pelosi became an influential political
leader, winning her first election to Congress in 1987. As she
climbed into the ranks of House leadership, Pelosi earned a
reputation as one of Washingtons most liberal lawmakers, supporting
gay rights, abortion rights, and funding for the arts. Making
history in 2007 as the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S.
House of Representatives, Pelosi has shepherded her agenda through
Congress, forging a progressive energy initiative, finding
compromise with her opponents on an economic stimulus plan, and
opening talks with Americas enemies in an effort to find a peaceful
solution to the Iraq War. Read about this formidable woman of the
U.S. Congress in "Nancy Pelosi."
A tiny country roughly the size of Indiana, Jordan has enjoyed a
stable government throughout its 80-year history and has been a
significant force in a tumultuous part of the world. Led by Hussein
ibn Tallal for more than 40 years, the country built a strong
economy, expanded personal freedoms, and assumed a key role in
Middle Eastern affairs. Jordan is home to the ancient city of
Petra, an archaeological site that remained unknown until 1812.
Referred to in the Bible as Sela, Petra's structures were created
by carving into the solid, rose-colored rocks. In 1985, it was
designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and in 2007, it was
named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
A fun way to introduce readers to popular authors whose work
they've probably already read. Authors such as J.K. Rowling,
Theodore Geisel (Dr Suess), and Louisa May Alcott are profiled in
these exciting titles.
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