Unsung Heroes: Risk Takers by Heather E Schwartz
Every day, ordinary people are thrown into circumstances they didn't expect and never wanted. Those who act with courage and determination transform the lives of those around them. They put their own lives in danger and become heroes. Read the inspirational stories of six men, women, and children who took action without concern for their own safety, and be captivated by their bravery! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text features high-interest content. With TIMEĀ© content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this fascinating text!-
History of Comic Books
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True Life: Alexander Hamilton
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FX! Lighting and Sound
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You Are There! Ancient China 305 BC
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No Way! Spectacular Sports Stories
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Unsung Heroes: Animal Welfare
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You Are There! Ancient Greece 432 BC
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Deception: Real or Fake News?
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Game Changers
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Stepping Into Louisa May Alcott's World
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True Life: Alice Paul
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You Are There! Gettysburg, July 1 3, 1863
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Deception
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The Science of Monsters
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Showdown: Olympic Spirit
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18th Century Superstar
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No Way! Jolting Jumps
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Life in Numbers: The Electoral College
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True Life: Frederick Douglass
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You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941
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FX! Computer-Generated Imagery
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You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963
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Power of Patterns: Cryptography
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History of Video Games
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You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC
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Safe & Sound: Social Media
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TIME Informational Text Grade 8 Set 1, 6-Book Set
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TIME Informational Text Grade 6 Set 3, 5-Book Set
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TIME Informational Text Grade 6 Set 2, 5-Book Set
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TIME Informational Text Grade 6 Set 1, 5-Book Set
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Power of Patterns: Fractals
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Stepping Into Mark Twain's World
Schwartz, Heather E.: - When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie Annie and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children's titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation's website. Other credits in the children's market include articles for Teen, Girls' Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781425850098 |
| ISBN 10 | 142585009X |
| Title | Unsung Heroes: Risk Takers |
| Author | Heather E Schwartz |
| Series | TimeĀ®: Informational Text |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Teacher Created Materials, Inc |
| Year published | 2018-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |