Amy Hayes

Traces the history of people with disabilities from the discrimination they endured during much of history through the earliest efforts at change to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the current situation.

"Presents the various Greek myths related to the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa and the flying horse Pegasus, a magical creature sprung from her neck when she was killed by the Greek hero Perseus." --

Passing out or feeling light-headed is no joke when playing sports-it could be a serious sign of an injury or illness. In this book, readers learn what to do if they have problems with fainting or just feeling dizzy. Whether it's a concussion, an illness like the flu, or something as simple as not eating enough, children need to know how to deal with fainting spells when they're on the field. Through scientific information and carefully worded explanations,...

Inside this volume, readers learn about the life of the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace. This book covers Lovelace's early childhood, as the highly intelligent and inquisitive daughter of famous poet Lord Byron, as well as her forays into developing the first computer program-over a hundred years before computers as we know them were in use. Readers will learn how Lovelace's work set the stage for other computer pioneers and how it still impacts...

The American Southeast stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, including the states of Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama as well as parts of Virginia and Maryland. But before that region was divided into states, native groups lived there. From how they found food to what their spiritual beliefs were, the book's main content presents the traditional lifestyles of the Seminole, Choctaw, and Creek peoples, and the other groups...

Civilizations grow around the geography of their region. This book transports readers to the unique geographical features of the land that was once home to the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about landforms and natural resources that affected the ancient Maya civilization. Breathtaking photographs of Central America and the ruins left behind by the Maya will give readers a firsthand look at the landscape that shaped a civilization. Primary sources...

The good news is that unless you live in Australia, you likely won't encounter funnel-web spiders in your backyard. Vacationing there, though, exposes you to more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous. This book takes a look at many of these amazing creatures, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. With full-color photographs of these amazing arachnids in their foliage-filled...

When the Spanish arrived in Peru in the 1500s, they found a highly organized and developed society: the Incas. At the head of the Inca Empire was a sophisticated government that ruled more than 10 million citizens. Written to support elementary social studies curriculum, this title covers the structure of the Inca society's government, including dynasties from 1200 to 1572, important rulers, viceroys, high priests, and governors. Readers also learn...

Explains what a crane is and how it works, including its mast and jib.