Dorothy Kavanaugh
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The three states of the Central Mississippi River Basin are known for their agricultural production. Arkansas is nicknamed the "Natural State" because of its tall mountains, deep valleys, flowing rivers, dense woodlands, and fertile plains. Iowa produces more corn and hogs than any other state, and plays an important role in the politics of American presidential elections. Missouri, located near the geographic center of the United States, was a starting...
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For more than 30 years, Afghanistan has been plagued by war and violence. In October 2001, the United States sent troops to Afghanistan in order to remove the Taliban, a group of Muslim fundamentalists that had gained control of the country and were sheltering and assisting terrorist groups like Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda organization. It did not take long for the U.S. military to force the Taliban from power, but creating a peaceful and stable Afghanistan...
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Love can be both the best thing and worse thing to happen to you. Maybe you can't seem to find it at all. Whether you're too afraid to approach your crush or you've been recently dumped by your lover, what do you do when you feel unloved? This book discusses the ups and downs of romance, and provides research-based information on the best ways to deal with crushes, dating, relationships, and breakups. Readers take a quiz to figure out if what they...
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Is a bully harassing your readers at school? Mismanaged conflict can lead to damaged relationships, mistrust, and hostility. You can't change how you feel when someone says or does something you disagree with, but you can control how you react. Using real-life examples and quotations, this book discusses the causes and effects of conflict and provides research-based information on how to resolve it. Readers take a quiz to discover their communication...