The first work for younger readers to describe the true history of racial mixing in America, it exposes how desperately some people have fought to guard our racial borderlines.
"Labels common stories about sports as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the science of ballistics, including the types of weapons and ammunition used in crimes, clues guns and bullets leave behind, techniques used by ballistics experts, and how ballistics evidence is used to solve crimes.
Dare to enter the dark and fiery world of dragons. Explore mysterious legends and real-life prehistoric beasts. Dramatic illustrations and amazing facts about these creatures of legend will answer all your dragon questions. Book jacket.
"A cast of three-dimensional characters, keen imagery and attention to detail produce an emotionally and culturally rich tale tracing the evolution of despair into hope." --Publishers Weekly, starred review