Most Popular Books by Lucia Raatma

Examines the woman who became Queen Noor, a woman whose efforts improved the quality of life in Jordan.

Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of scientist, inventor, and teacher Alexander Graham Bell, who is best known for inventing the telephone.

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

Examines the role of African-American soldiers in the Revolutionary War.

Profiles the life of Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, best known for his ride through the Massachusetts countryside, warning that the British were coming.

A brief biography of the third president of the United States and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

The 1870 passage of the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, that no man could be denied the right to vote, was a big step forward in the civil rights movement. However, nearly 100 years later, most African Americans in the South still could not vote. In March 1965, a march from Selma, Alabama, to the state Capitol in Montgomery was planned to demand voting rights. But the marches only made it six blocks before they were stopped and brutally attacked by state troopers. March 7 became known as Bloody Sunday. The beatings outraged Americans who rallied to support the civil rights movement.

Briefly describes various areas of Kenya, as well as its history, people, and culture.

Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas senate and a leader in the Civil Rights movement. From an early age, she was recognized for her educational excellence, and her gift of language and debate. Her presence in the House of Representatives in 1966 was not well received, but Jordan quickly won her colleagues over with her intelligence and commitment to her constituents. Her later years were spent on educational work and in 1994 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. This book details her life and career achievements while focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. History-specific terms, timelines, primary source, photographs, quotes and excerpts round out this book about this important and worldly individual.

A biography of Martha Washington, the original first lady of the United States.

Discusses the events and people involved in the War of 1812.

Explains the Battles of Lexington and Concord and how these events led to the start of the Revolutionary War.

A biography of John Hancock, known for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses who the carpetbaggers were and the role they played in the reconstruction after the Civil War ended.

Provides a brief look at the history of libraries, some different types of libraries, and the services they provide.

Describes the role the Minutemen played in the American Revolution.

Describes her difficult early childhood in segregated Arkansas, her later childhood in St. Louis where she was raped by her mother''s boyfriend, and her career as a singer and later as a writer, filmmaker, and public speaker.

A biography discussing the life of Jerome Lemelson and explains how his inventions changed the world. His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more.

Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most popular toys in the United States. This story of hard work is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

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"Describe the life and career of pro wrestler Rey Mysterio"--Provided by publisher.

When a group of bees lives together, it''s called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.

Describes the life of the pilot who, in 1932, was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world.

Chronicles the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder from her birth in Wisconsin through her days as a teacher, wife, and author, and provides information about careers in teaching and writing.

America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautiful''s new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments.

With bold drawings, this book tells of the life of Jackie Robinson, a great baseball player whose courage inspired other African Americans to fight for their civil rights, too.

Here is essential fire safety information that empowers students to act quickly in emergency situations. Hands-on activities allow readers to put their knowledge Very few things are as important as teaching safety in everyday situations. This series offers young people strategies for protecting their physical and emotional health. This series explores and supports the standard Students Will Demonstrate the Ability to Practice Health-Enhancing Behaviors and Reduce Health Risks, as required by the National Health Education Standards.

Explains the virtue of prudence, or thinking carefully before acting, and describes ways to show prudence at home, at school, and in the community