In 1909, on the Lower East Side of New York, thousands of immigrant women--many only teenagers--toiled at shirtwaist factories. For up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week, they hunched over sewing machines, making women's blouses. But on November 23, 1909, twenty thousand shirtwaist workers from five hundred factories walked off the job. Learn the story of their grit and determination as they fought for fair wages and decent working conditions.
Hilary Duff became a household name at the age of thirteen after starring in the hit children's television series Lizzie McGuire. She then launched a movie career with such films as The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Agent Cody Banks, and Cheaper by the Dozen, as well as a successful singing career and girls' clothing line. In addition to being an actress, singer, and entrepreneur, Hilary Duff has also taken up the role of philanthropist, working with several charities that work to eliminate hunger, promote literacy, help animals, and aid disaster victims. She encourages her fans to follow her lead in giving back to their communities.
In the 1700s, New England colonists used public humiliation, torture, and hanging to punish moral crimes like kissing on a Sunday or skipping church. Jails were filled with rats and disease, and prisoners had to pay for food and blankets. Yet jails didn’t turn out to be much of a deterrent. The number of crimes exploded as the population increased and cities grew larger. Over the centuries, American prison reformers have tried to find a way to end crime once and for all. From solitary confinement and the electric chair to group counseling and parole, the U.S. prison system has been reinvented again and again, but have these reforms really made a difference? Discover the true history of crime and punishment in the United States in Locked Up.
Locked Up: A History of the U.S. Prison System is published by Lerner Publishing.
Steven Spielberg is the most successful filmmaker in movie history. Learn the sources of Spielberg's creativity and the influences that shaped his choices as a filmmaker. Take a sometimes amazing, sometimes humorous, behind the scenes look at how Spielberg creates movie magic.
Steven Spielberg: Director of Blockbuster Films is published by Enslow Publishers.
"I think teachers have a more profound impact on our society and culture than any other profession," says Laura Bush. The little girl who loved dolls and books became a teacher and librarian. She never dreamed that she would one day become first lady of the United States. As first lady, she has focused her energy on education and bringing books into children's lives. Learn more about this fascinating woman and her impact on the world.
Laura Bush: Portrait of a First Ladyis published by Enslow Publishers.
William McKinley rose to the highest office in the land after many years of serving his state of Ohio in both the U.S. Congress and as governor. When he became president of the United States in 1896, the new president faced an international crisis. He led the country to victory in the Spanish-American War. Just months into his second term as president, McKinley was struck down by an assassin's bullet. His story brings to life the political history of the United States in the late 1800s.
Andrew Carnegie believed that hard work, education, and optimism could help anyone succeed. He started work at the age of twelve in a factory earning $1.20 a week. He ended up becoming the richest man in the world. He also wrote eight books! How did he do it? Carnegie felt that he should give his money away to help others before he died. Learn the amazing story of the man who made, then gave away, more than 350 million dollars.
"This biography for young people is a perfect example of a title which is both interesting and informative. Readers are given an excellent picture of what this extraordinary man was like and what it would have been like to live in his world." (Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review)
Andrew Carnegie: Industrial Philanthropist is published by Lerner Publishers.
Spend a day at Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States. Learn how Jane Addams created this neighborhood center in a run down old house in 1889 and turned it into a thirteen-building complex with music rooms, art classes, boys' clubs and much more.
In 1909, on the Lower East Side of New York, thousands of immigrant women--many only teenagers--toiled at shirtwaist factories. For up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week, they hunched over sewing machines, making women's blouses. But on November 23, 1909, twenty thousand shirtwaist workers from five hundred factories walked off the job. Learn the story of their grit and determination as they fought for fair wages and decent working conditions.
Hilary Duff became a household name at the age of thirteen after starring in the hit children's television series Lizzie McGuire. She then launched a movie career with such films as The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Agent Cody Banks, and Cheaper by the Dozen, as well as a successful singing career and girls' clothing line. In addition to being an actress, singer, and entrepreneur, Hilary Duff has also taken up the role of philanthropist, working with several charities that work to eliminate hunger, promote literacy, help animals, and aid disaster victims. She encourages her fans to follow her lead in giving back to their communities.
In the 1700s, New England colonists used public humiliation, torture, and hanging to punish moral crimes like kissing on a Sunday or skipping church. Jails were filled with rats and disease, and prisoners had to pay for food and blankets. Yet jails didn’t turn out to be much of a deterrent. The number of crimes exploded as the population increased and cities grew larger. Over the centuries, American prison reformers have tried to find a way to end crime once and for all. From solitary confinement and the electric chair to group counseling and parole, the U.S. prison system has been reinvented again and again, but have these reforms really made a difference? Discover the true history of crime and punishment in the United States in Locked Up. 
Steven Spielberg is the most successful filmmaker in movie history. Learn the sources of Spielberg's creativity and the influences that shaped his choices as a filmmaker. Take a sometimes amazing, sometimes humorous, behind the scenes look at how Spielberg creates movie magic. 
"I think teachers have a more profound impact on our society and culture than any other profession," says Laura Bush. The little girl who loved dolls and books became a teacher and librarian. She never dreamed that she would one day become first lady of the United States. As first lady, she has focused her energy on education and bringing books into children's lives. Learn more about this fascinating woman and her impact on the world.
William McKinley rose to the highest office in the land after many years of serving his state of Ohio in both the U.S. Congress and as governor. When he became president of the United States in 1896, the new president faced an international crisis. He led the country to victory in the Spanish-American War. Just months into his second term as president, McKinley was struck down by an assassin's bullet. His story brings to life the political history of the United States in the late 1800s.
Andrew Carnegie believed that hard work, education, and optimism could help anyone succeed. He started work at the age of twelve in a factory earning $1.20 a week. He ended up becoming the richest man in the world. He also wrote eight books! How did he do it? Carnegie felt that he should give his money away to help others before he died. Learn the amazing story of the man who made, then gave away, more than 350 million dollars. 
Spend a day at Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States. Learn how Jane Addams created this neighborhood center in a run down old house in 1889 and turned it into a thirteen-building complex with music rooms, art classes, boys' clubs and much more.
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