From Head to Toe by
Did you know that- . in some parts of sixteenth-century Europe, men wore their beards so long that they had to wrap the ends around their waists like a belt to be able to walk? . the high heel shoe caught on because it was the perfect solution to the problem of hopelessly muddy and waste-filled streets in cities like London and Paris? . women have, at various times, used soot, ground ants' eggs, beet juice, and poisonous lead as makeup? Throughout history we have bound our feet until they broke, piled our necks with jewelry until our chests collapsed, cinched our waists in corsets until we couldn't breathe. Why do we do these things to ourselves? From Head to Toe travels across thousands of years and through countless cultures and countries to explore the story of fashion in its weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful forms. Whimsical illustrations, sidebars, "quick hit" margin quips, and a useful index round out this fun-filled tour of fashion history.
I Remember Korea by
While current events have focused the public's attention on Korea once again, many veterans of the conflict that occurred there half a century ago worry that their time spent fighting in this "Forgotten War" will not be remembered or understood unless their story is told.Award-winning nonfiction author Linda Granfield has collected the personal accounts of thirty-two men and women who served with the U.S.and Canadian forces in Korea during the years 1950---53 and has written her own introduction describing the main events of the war. The veterans in this book represent a variety of service areas, including medical, supplies, infantry, and naval, and their moving, sometimes graphic, recollections are illustrated with their own personal photographs.As commemorative ceremonies mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean War this year, attempting to understand the human face of war is more important than ever.Timeline, glossary, bibliography, Internet resources, index.
Made You Look by
Advertising is pervasive. A typical North American child views a staggering 40,000 ads every year on TV alone! With such a vast number of commercials out there, who's helping kids decode the messages? Media maven Shari Graydon, that's who! Made You Look offers an intriguing exploration of advertising's inner workings. From the earliest roots of advertising to the guerrilla marketers of the 21st century, this revealing book shows kids where ads came from, where they're going, and how they work. Bursting with behind-the-scenes secrets, thought-provoking Try This at Home activities, and plenty of tips to empower young consumers, Made You Look is any child's ultimate guide to the advertising universe. Key Features: Dynamically written by an experienced media authority Concrete examples drawn from familiar, contemporary ads Thought-provoking tips and easy-to-do activities encourage critical thinking
Scams! by
Ten stories that explore some of the most outrageous swindlers and tricksters of all time. Scams! reveals 10 true tales of trickery that will mesmerize young readers. They will discover how the Germans planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British bank-notes. Scams! also includes: • The Tasady: Stone Age cavemen of the Philippines • The Shakespearean forgery of William Ireland • P.T. Barnum and his greatest show on earth • The creation of the Bibliotheca Phillipica • Le Grand Theresa • John Keely’s engine • Karl May’s extraordinary fiction Readers of any age will be enthralled by these stories of trickery exposed, where the strange twists and turns truly test the limits of credulity.
Wild Science by
Spend the night tracking bats on a narrow ridge high in the Chiricauhua Mountains of Arizona, trek along the beaches of Costa Rica in the footsteps of huge and powerful leatherback turtles, and free stranded whales from the beaches of coastal Newfoundland. Experience first-hand these fascinating, funny and often perilous encounters between wildlife biologists and the animals they study.Wild Science features 10 world-renowned animal scientists-including information on how they decided to become researchers, the stories behind their fascinating jobs and scientific information about the animals they study. The animals include endangered Vancouver Island marmots, grizzly bears, manatees, polar bears, sea otters and leatherback turtles. The settings range from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, from the Arctic to Arizona, and from Florida to California. And our guides are the experts-the wildlife scientists who spend their lives ensuring the survival of these animals.Accompanied by extraordinary full-colour photographs and black-and-white line drawings, Wild Science will engage even the most reluctant young readers and the most enthusiastic young scientists.
Working Like a Dog by
Since the first hungry wolf bravely approached an ancient cooking fire and was rewarded with a scrap of meat, our lives and the lives of dogs have been interwoven. Dogs have worked for us as warriors with ammunition strapped to their bodies. Dogs have gone through snow, icy seas, and into the dangerous rubble of collapsed buildings to rescue us. Dogs, with their spectacular ability to detect odors, keep us safe by finding drugs and explosives. They lead us if we cannot see and react for us when we cannot hear. Most of all, they love us - and we love them.This fascinating book by Norma Fleck Award-winner, Gena K. Gorrell, describes the dogs of history, the evolution of breeds for different purposes, and the training involved in preparing the modern-day heroes who find lost children, nab criminals, and point out contraband - heroes who just happen to be dogs.
Scams! by
Ten stories that explore some of the most outrageous swindlers and tricksters of all time. Scams! reveals 10 true tales of trickery that will mesmerize young readers. They will discover how the Germans planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British bank-notes. Scams! also includes: • The Tasady: Stone Age cavemen of the Philippines • The Shakespearean forgery of William Ireland • P.T. Barnum and his greatest show on earth • The creation of the Bibliotheca Phillipica • Le Grand Theresa • John Keely’s engine • Karl May’s extraordinary fiction Readers of any age will be enthralled by these stories of trickery exposed, where the strange twists and turns truly test the limits of credulity.