Lila Perl
1) Terrorism
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Defines and discusses the history of terrorism, the nature of terrorism and terrorists, and the recent, rapid growth of terrorist acts throughout the world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the experience of Chinese immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century, their work on the transcontinental railroad, and also discusses the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese workers from entering this country.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Description
During their six-year ordeal of World War II, the Blumenthal family lived in refugee and prison camps, including the notorious concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in Germany. This is their story, as seen through the eyes of a child.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and eloborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.