Tim Cooke

The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned that they were in danger, he knew he had to figure out...

William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on...

No one in Salem was safe. From 1692 through 1693 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials....

No one in Salem was safe. From 1692 through 1693 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials....

Amelia Earhart, the pioneering pilot of the early 20th century, had a remarkable spirit and great tenacity. Her story has something to teach us all about perseverance in the face of adversity. This superb biography takes readers aboard the cockpit with Earhart on a...

In 1942, a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank received a diary from her parents for her thirteenth birthday. Today, millions of people have read the compelling, heartfelt diary entries Frank recorded while living in hiding to escape Nazi persecution. Her work is an...

Even though Barack Obama is recognizable to young readers, do they know his life story and all that he's accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between news reports of his presidency and what elementary readers really want to know about the first black president....

Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne's Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn't retire from piracy for...

Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, the notorious Bonnie and Clyde, ruled the front of newspapers and the public's imagination in the 1930s. While most of the nation suffered under the Great Depression, the duo and their gang pulled off a string of robberies, leaving...

Robert Leroy Parker's transformation into Butch Cassidy wasn't immediate. He worked on ranches as a cowboy, was a butcher for a time, and finally chose a path of crime in the American West in the late 1800s. Cassidy's involvement with the band of outlaws...

Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8885093957ISBN-13: 9798885093958Publisher: Bearport PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.17h x 6.81w x 0.29dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 519581 / Crashing in Flames! the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937

Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8885095178ISBN-13: 9798885095174Publisher: Bearport PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.74h x 5.91w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 519581 / Crashing in Flames! the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937

This fascinating book follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado on his quest to find the fabled Cities of Gold in what is now the Southwestern United States. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an appealing tabloid...

This fascinating book takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest information are presented...

This fascinating book takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest information are presented...

This fascinating book follows the travels of English explorer and sea navigator Henry Hudson. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Hudson to become an...

This entertaining book follows the travels of Italian merchant and adventurer Marco Polo who traveled across Asia. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major journeys, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Polo to...

The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African...

The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African...

Florence Nightingale's name is perhaps more familiar than her reputation as the founder of modern nursing. This notable biography, full of striking photographs and images, explains how this remarkable woman bucked societal pressure to become a nurse--the "Lady with the Lamp." Nightingale's work in...

When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the...

From the hottest deserts to the depths of the ocean, Earth boasts some amazing natural wonders. Engaging text and colorful photographs bring excitement to these incredible geological phenomena.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765625072ISBN-13: 9798765625071Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.50w x...

From the hottest deserts to the depths of the ocean, Earth boasts some amazing natural wonders. Engaging text and colorful photographs bring excitement to these incredible geological phenomena.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765609204ISBN-13: 9798765609200Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.10w...

When the cattle trade moved west, herds took over vast expanses of land. Go west with the cowboys that rode the range and herded cattle along the trails from the southwest to the railheads. Discover how many of the cowboys were African Americans or...

Throughout recorded history there have been reports of individuals or groups of people being treated unequally or unfairly for various reasons like the color of their skin or the people they love. Rights in the ancient world were much different than modern human rights....

Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Eerie photographs and engaging text beg the reader to enter if they dare.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765609239ISBN-13: 9798765609231Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: Library...

Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Eerie photographs and engaging text beg the reader to enter if they dare.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765625102ISBN-13: 9798765625101Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

There are several factors that have influenced modern thought and the delivery of education. Great thinkers like Socrates and Plato attempted to create a definition for knowledge and this study became known as epistemology. Over time, philosophers have debated many aspects of epistemology, but...

One of the most well-known activists in human history, Mahatma Gandhi's life story is a fascinating one. An iconic leader of peaceful protests, Gandhi led acts of civil disobedience in the fight for India's independence from Britain. Readers of this biography will learn all...

Approximately 130 million school-aged girls around the world are not receiving an education. One of the most powerful figures in the fight for education equality is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teen who has inspired the world with her fearless activism and public speaking. When...

This fascinating book looks at modern methods of mapping that allow us to show and evaluate human behavior and interactions, as well as the impact humans have on the environment. Examples of mapping human activity include such areas of interest as crime, accidents, busy...

As explorers discovered new lands, the world's borders seemed to expand and people developed a new interest in maps. This book documents the development of cartography--or mapmaking--and examines some of the controversies related to the world of exploration and the mapping of newly discovered...

This book charts the history of maps of the world and the known universe. It shows that, in general, the higher the mapmaker's position, the more accurate the map. It also demonstrates that maps have always had to accurately represent areas that cannot be...

Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers...

Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8885093973ISBN-13: 9798885093972Publisher: Bearport PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.17h x 6.81w x 0.29dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 519582 / Millions Dead! the Great Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1920

This book explores how throughout time societies have switched from basic bartering and trading to using money to exchange items of value. Topics such as the origins of trade and Europe's trade routes will be touched upon and will provide readers with the tools...

Mozart's short life produced a truly impressive collection of masterworks recognizable even to those who don't know much about classical music. This biography of the maestro, from child prodigy to his mysterious death at the age of 35, will fascinate readers, who will come...

Archaeology reveals the rich history and complex culture of the Aztecs. Journey to the center of this elevated ancient civilization, to a huge oval basin 7,500 feet above sea level, in the Valley of Mexico. Study National Geographic maps and behold the vast range...

How have the nations of the world come to exist today? Have certain countries always existed? Nations and Nationality introduces young readers to how nations, and their cultural identity, have developed throughout history. In a world where there is very little isolation from other...

This book exposes readers to historical information regarding the formation of modern politics and democracy. From the early days of democracy in Athens, politics and government systems have undergone several changes up to the present moment. After the fall of the Roman Empire, most...

In this book you can explore mysterious, ancient ruins and abandoned cities frozen in time. Engaging text and photographs help bring these places back to life.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765625056ISBN-13: 9798765625057Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.50w x 0.20d

In this book you can explore mysterious, ancient ruins and abandoned cities frozen in time. Engaging text and photographs help bring these places back to life.Author: Tim CookeISBN-10: 8765609182ISBN-13: 9798765609187Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.30dReview...

Pope Francis has many firsts to his name. When he became the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013, he also became the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order. During...

The royal family of Britain has always been in the spotlight, but few figures have been as beloved as Princess Diana. When Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral, there were 600,000 people in the streets of London and...

Gray wolves were predators that dominated the North American landscape hundreds of years ago. But when Mike Philips and Doug Smith relocated 14 wolves to Yellowstone in 1995, it was the first time in over 70 years that the species had stepped foot on...

Sacagawea's critical role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806 is irrefutable. Without her, the Corps of Discovery's exploration of the newly acquired western territory might not have been successful. However, her life before that celebrated journey is just as absorbing....

An engaging look at the stories and scientists behind key scientific discoveries from around the world for kids. Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing technological inventions in association with the Science Museum in the UK. Find out how, when and why vital...

While society and culture are closely related, there are minute differences that separate the two. But what is society without culture? Society is the community that surrounds an individual. This community has its own personality and this is how culture is introduced. Many societies...

In the 1800s, Florida panthers thrived in the southeastern United States, but by the mid 1900s, there were very few of the animals left. When biologists like Mark Lotz realized that wildlife refuges would only do so much to save this endangered species, they...

World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor came under fire. Follow along with the true...