Rocket Man(Reprint) The Mercury Adventure of John Glenn by RuthAshby Paperback, 124 Pages, Published 2019 by Peachtree Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-1-68263-104-1, ISBN: 1-68263-104-4
"On February 20, 1962, as millions of Americans waited anxiously, astronaut John Glenn blasted off in his rocket ship, Friendship 7, and became the first American to orbit the Earth.Although the risks of such a mission for Friendship 7 were well known, no one including Glenn knew the peril he was about to encounter in space. John Glenn was one of the Mercury 7 astronauts, the early pioneers of manned space flight. His historic flight fol ..."
Sterling Biographies® Rosa Parks: Courageous Citizen by RuthAshby Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2008 by Sterling ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-4865-3, ISBN: 1-4027-4865-5
"She just wouldnt get upand with that simple, courageous act Rosa Parks struck a blow against injustice. Parks showed what one person, without guns or violence, could do to change the course of history forever. Nelson Mandela claimed she is who inspired usto be fearless when facing our oppressors. As a volunteer secretary for the NAACP, Parks chronicled racial injustices and fought for desegregation. Then, on December 1, 1955, she made a ..."
Time Machine 23(2nd Edition) Quest for King Arthur by RuthAshby, Scott Caple Paperback, 146 Pages, Published 2017 by Ibooks For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-1-59687-634-7, ISBN: 1-59687-634-4
"IT IS THE YEAR 490. You have traveled back to Britain during the Dark Ages. You are escaping from enemy Picts when you become lost in a snowstorm. You spot red eyes glowing nearby-and suddenly a savage wolf leaps at you out of the wilderness! Should you fight the ferocious beast or try to run for your life in the blinding swirls of snow? Your decision can lead you to safety or leave you stranded in time! ARE YOU READY TO FACE THE DANGER ..."
"MY FAVORITE DINOSAURS presents a child's world of all the classic dinosaurs from Tyrannosaurus Rex to Hadrosaurs along with dramatic new finds in John Sibbick's world-famous style. Simple text and design make the ideal 'first' dinosaur book for readers ages 4-8. Everyone has a favorite dinosaur! What's yours? Are you a fan of the sharp-toothed, meat-eating predators? If so, your favorite may be Tyrannosaurus rex. Or the sickle-clawed ..."
"In the Great American Documents series, the teacher and graphic-book author Ruth Ashby and the renowned illustrator Ernie Colon tell the story of the United States through the major speeches, laws, proclamations, court decisions, and essays that shaped it."The Great American Documents: Volume 1" introduces as series narrator none other thanUncle Sam, who walks us through twenty essential documents bookended by the Mayflower Compact in 1 ..."
T-rex Back To The Cretaceous, An I Max Book by RuthAshby Board Book, 56 Pages, Published 2000 by Scholastic Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-439-15341-6, ISBN: 0-439-15341-7
"Explore the dense jungles of prehistory with young paleontologist Ally Hayden as she journeys to the time when pteradons soared through the skies and the Tyrannosaurus rex reigned over the land. Based on the record-breaking Imax movie, T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous combines history, adventure, and science. It's a book to spur the imagination with its incredible, lifelike photos from the Imax film. This deluxe paper-over-board book featu ..."
"The essential primer on the most influential American documents between 1831 and 1900The Great American Documents series, written by the graphic-book author Ruth Ashby and illustrated by the renowned Ernie Colón, tells the history of America through the major speeches, laws, proclamations, court decisions, and essays that shaped it.The second volume begins where the first left off. Uncle Sam returns to take us through numerous major doc ..."
Anne Frank(1st Edition) Anne Frank (Childhood of World Figures) by RuthAshby Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2005 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-689-87468-0, ISBN: 0-689-87468-5
"In 1933, at the age of four, Anne Frank and her family fled from the Nazis in Germany and sought safe haven in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 1940, when the Germans invaded the Netherlands, the Frank family once again feared for their lives. Like tens of thousands of Dutch Jews, the Franks went into hiding. They lived in several hidden rooms -- known as the "Secret Annex" -- above Mr. Frank's office building. It was there that Anne wrot ..."
Sea Otters (Jane Goodall's Animal World) by RuthAshby, Jane Goodall Paperback, 30 Pages, Published 1990 by Aladdin Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-689-71394-1, ISBN: 0-689-71394-0
"An introduction to sea otters, aquatic mammals that live in the north Pacific and rarely come to land."
Around the World In... Ser. 1800 by RuthAshby Library, 96 Pages, Published 2002 by Benchmark Books (Ny) ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-1084-3, ISBN: 0-7614-1084-8
"Surveys important occurrences in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas around the year 1800. Includes bibliographical references and an index."
Tigers(1st Edition) (Jane Goodall's Animal World) by RuthAshby, Contributor-Peter Jackson, Jane Goodall Paperback, 30 Pages, Published 1990 by Aladdin Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-689-71393-4, ISBN: 0-689-71393-2
"Ruth Ashby received her education at Yale College and the University of Virginia
and has taught writing at UVA and Marymount Manhattan College. She edits
science and wildlife books and is the author of two other books for children, Time
Machine #23: Quest for King Arthur, and Sea Otters. Jane Goodall's commitment
to the animal world is expressed in her words, "Onlv when we understand can we
care. Only when we care can we help. Only ..."
"RUTH ASHBY is an editor and teacher, and the author of two other books for
children, Time Machine #23: Quest for King Arthur, and Tigers. FRIENDS OF THE
SEA OTTER is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the
threatened southern sea otter and its marine habitat along the central California
coast. Founded in 1968, FSO strives to maintain a sound sea otter conservation
program by gathering and evaluating scientific ..."
Presidents and First Ladies Bill & Hillary Rodham Clinton by RuthAshby Hardcover, 50 Pages, Published 2018 by Ibooks ISBN-13: 978-1-59687-540-1, ISBN: 1-59687-540-2
"Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies as well as the historical events that shaped their terms in office. Documentary photography, illustrations, and maps combine with compelling text and excerpts from letters and other prima ..."
"The Civil War divided a nation and turned brother against brother. Lasting four long years, it resulted in the deaths of more than 600,000 soldiers. IBOOKS For Young Readers presents a six-volume series devoted to this war, a war fought for liberation as well as reunification. With historic photographs and engaging text, "Civil War Chronicles recreates key battles and paints living portraits of the heroes who made the war of the states ..."
The Underground Railroad (Civil War Chronicles) by RuthAshby Hardcover, 50 Pages, Published 2016 by Ibooks ISBN-13: 978-1-59687-515-9, ISBN: 1-59687-515-1
"Summary: Discusses the history of the institution of slavery in the United States, abolitionism and other resistance movements, and the structure, as well as some outstanding people involved with, the Underground Railroad. The Civil War divided a nation and turned brother against brother. Lasting four long years, it resulted in the deaths of more than 600,000 soldiers. IBOOKS For Young Readers presents a six-volume series devoted to thi ..."
"The Civil War divided a nation and turned brother against brother. Lasting four long years, it resulted in the deaths of more than 600,000 soldiers. IBOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS presents a six-volume series devoted to this war, a war fought for liberation as well as reunification. With historic photographs and engaging text, "Civil War Chronicles" recreates key battles and paints living portraits of the heroes who made the war of the st ..."
"In the Great American Documents series, the teacher and graphic-book author Ruth Ashby and the renowned illustrator Ernie Colon tell the story of the United States through the major speeches, laws, proclamations, court decisions, and essays that shaped it."The Great American Documents: Volume 1" introduces as series narrator none other thanUncle Sam, who walks us through twenty essential documents bookended by the Mayflower Compact in 1 ..."
From Colonies to Country(3rd Edition) Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of US: Student Study Guide pairs with A History of US: Book Three by Joy Hakim, RuthAshby Paperback, 66 Pages, Published 2010 by Oxford University Press Student Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-19-976732-8, ISBN: 0-19-976732-7
"Developed to complement the Fifth Grade teaching guides, these student study guides were created as reproducible support for extension and self-directed study of the books. Every chapter is covered by a lesson, which includes activities to reinforce the following areas: access, vocabulary, map skills, comprehension, critical thinking, working with primary sources and further writing. Each study guide contains reproducible maps and expla ..."
"In 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever. In this fascinating new book, award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin s famous journey aboard the British navy ship, the Beagle, which led to the development of his theories of evolution and natural selection. Ashby s lively account follows the naturalist s exciting trip a ..."