Sue Bradford Edwards

Edwards and Harris discuss the critical contributions black women made to NASA in the 1950s. They performed by hand the calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth. Their efforts made it possible for young black women of subsequent generations to become the mathematicians and astrophysicists of today.--

Shares the history of women in sports, as well as important female athletes and managers.

The Dakota Access Pipeline follows the controversy surrounding the building of the pipeline and the associated month-long protests at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Author/Illustrator...

The Evolution of Mammals explores what we know about mammalian evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research. This title also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards

Introduces women working in the sciences and discusses the history of women in science.

Earning, Saving, and Investing examines how people can find work that fits their interests, budget their income, and use investment options to help them make more money. Features include worksheets, key takeaways, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"This title examines the conditions, designs, soldiers, diseases, and warfare tactics of World War I's trenches. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts" --

Labradoodles are smart and affectionate dogs. Read this book to learn more about why labradoodles make good pets!

"#FlattenTheCurve #StayAtHome #ImpeachmentHearings. Today, there is a hashtag for just about every trending topic or issue. But do we really understand the stories behind the hashtags? Keeping up with current events is more important than ever. Special Reports takes you beyond the headlines of some of the biggest issues and events in US and world news today. Learn the background and history that will allow you to distinguish between opinion and fact....

"This history of the Who highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about the Who's beginnings in Britain, their embodiment of youth subcultures, and the legacy of iconic albums" --