Meish Goldish
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces a recruit's journey from civilian to member of the Air Force, including basic and advanced training, and explains what it takes to become one of the world's finest soldiers.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the 1700s, Williamsburg, Virginia, was one of the most important towns in America. However, by the early 1900s, most of its historic buildings had either been torn down or were crumbling. That's when a local church minister had an incredible idea--to rebuild the old town. He just needed help from townspeople, a team of historians, and one of the richest men in the world! Look inside to read the fascinating story of this iconic American town."--Back...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Red imported fire ants are on the attack in the United States. The tiny insects came to Alabama in the 1930s when they hitched a ride on ships sailing from South America. After the ants arrived in their new home, they began building huge colonies. The fierce little creatures soon spread throughout the South, biting and stinging any person, animal, or thing in their path.
12) The Hoover Dam
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Hoover Dam traces the incredible story of the colossal structure, from its construction to its important modern-day use#x0; including preventing floods and providing electricity to millions of people. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the captivating story, which is sure to excite even the most reluctant readers." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
After the Titanic sank in 1912, many schemes were proposed to lift the great ship from its watery grave. But there were problems--no one knew exactly where the Titanic had sunk, and, even if they had, the technology to reach the ship, which lay on the ocean floor almost two miles down, didn't exist. By the 1970s, however, new technologies allowed explorers like Dr. Richard Ballard to search the deep ocean. Finally, in 1985, Dr. Ballard found something...
14) Prison puppies
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how prison dog training programs give prisoners a chance to connect emotionally to animals and learn valuable skills while they prepare dogs to help people living with serious disabilities.
15) War dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how dogs are used in the military, introduces canine heroes, and discusses the equipment used to protect them.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the moment the iceberg was spotted, at 11:40 P.M. on April 14, 1912, the Titanic's fate was sealed. Its 2,200 passengers and crew, in the course of two momentous hours, would meet their destiny in the icy, black waters of the North Atlantic. As the moments passed and the reality of what was happening began to sink in, the crew would make heroic efforts to save as many passengers as possible. In the end, however, the great ship would exact a harrowing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how horses, donkeys, and mules are used in the military; introduces Reckless, a horse used by the Marines during the Korean War; and discusses the training for both the soldiers and the animals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces a recruit's journey from civilian to member of the Coast Guard, including basic and advanced training, and explains what it takes to become one of the world's finest soldiers.
19) Baghdad pups
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how rescuing stray dogs in Iraq gave some American soldiers a sense of purpose and helped them heal emotional wounds.
20) Bug-a-licious
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the wide variety of bug dishes that are cooked--and eaten--by people from different cultures all around the globe.