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Lies My Teacher Told Me
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James W. Loewen,Rebecca Stefoff |
Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has gone on to win an American Book Award, the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship, and to sell over half … |
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Beetle
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of beetles. |
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Butterfly
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Introduces the life cycle and habitat of butterflies. |
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Charles Darwin and the evolution revolution
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Examines the personality as well as the thought process which led this naturalist to his discoveries which have helped shape our understanding of the natural world. |
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The Civil War, 1861-1863
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Presents information on some of the causes of the Civil War, the battles fought between 1861 and 1863, and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. |
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The Civil War and Reconstruction
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the nation and on Black Americans in particular. |
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The colonies
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Discusses the establishment of European settlements and colonies in North America during the 1600s, the growth of slavery, and relations with Indians. |
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The Drug Enforcement Administration
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Surveys the history, structure, and current functions of the Drug Enforcement Administration and describes its influence on modern society. |
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Extinction
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and protection of life forms. |
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Friendship and love
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Defines the different levels of friendship, love, and intimacy and discusses their role in leading a healthy life. |
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Giant turtle
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a variety of large turtles, including the green sea turtle, leatherback, and Galapagos tortoise. |
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Ice age Neanderthals
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Rebecca Stefoff |
"A history of the Neanderthals, a species of human beings who lived in Eurasia for hundreds of thousands of years and who became extinct when our species, Homo Sapiens, came into being"--Provided by … |
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Marco Polo and the medieval explorers
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Examines the life and travels of the medieval explorer. |
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Norman Schwarzkopf
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Rebecca Stefoff |
A biography of the popular military leader, tracing his rise through the ranks of the army and his role as commander of the U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. |
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Octopus
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses and several similar creatures. |
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Overpopulation
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Examines the results of demographic changes and illustrates the threat of overpopulation to man and his environment. |
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Plácido Domingo
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Profiles the life and career of the Spanish opera singer who is also known in the world of popular music. |
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Praying mantis
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Introduces the life cycle and habitat of the praying mantis as well as the related stick and leaf insects. |
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Republic of Zaire
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of the Republic of Zaire, with an emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world. |
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The Revolutionary War
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Rebecca Stefoff |
Examines the causes, events, and aftermath of America's war for independence. |
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