Shirley Chisholm died in 2005, and her career had largely ended over a decade before that. But the life of this remarkable woman has particular resonance for our world today. The child of immigrants, she was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first African American to run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. This compelling volume traces Chisholm's life from her childhood through her career in education and

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"The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means "between two rivers," is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions as well. Readers of this intriguing volume will be spellbound as they discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures. Extensively...

"Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe as well as much of Asia and northern Africa. But it's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some of the best known include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome in this engaging volume. Thoroughly researched text...

"China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel-or as an economic opponent on the world stage. But few really understand China's history and how its discoveries and inventions have shaped our world. Did you drink tea, use a fork, or read a newspaper this morning? You can thank the Chinese! This absorbing volume will astonish readers as they uncover the many inventions and discoveries of the ancient Chinese....

Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to describe the Vikings' ships and their way of life.

An introduction to the element radon, with information about its atomic structure, and its various uses.

Introduces the North American prairie, its importance to Native Americans, and some of the wildlife that can be found there, including hawks, badgers, and buffalo.

"Hyenas have a bad reputation. People generally think of them as cowardly scavengers. In movies such as The Lion King, they're portrayed as villains. But hyenas are actually Africa's most successful predators. And they have a powerful bite! In this engaging volume, young readers will discover fascinating facts about these intriguing, intelligent animals. Special attention is paid to their bite, how it works, and the role it plays in their diet. Age-appropriate...