Böcker av Lynn Peppas

Superstar singer, songwriter, and artist MIA ('Maya' to her friends) has come a long way from humble beginnings. Born in Britain, she lived most of her young life in the birthplace of her parents, Sri Lanka, while it was torn by civil war. After returning to Britain, she rose to fame as a multi-talented composer, performer, and music producer.

Young readers will be amazed by the photos of armored fighting vehicles, or AFVs, in this informative book. Military vehicles protected with plating, such as tanks, artillery, and personnel carriers, are featured along with explanations of how they work and how their armor plating protects them.

"The robots of today do more than just heavy lifting. Machines that can sense the world and make decisions are now being used in space, industry, medicine, and the military. This adventurous book follows the development of robots over the past century and describes how modern robots continue to revolutionize different fields making our lives easier, healthier, safer--and more exciting."--

Features simple text and colourful photos that make learning important concepts easy. This title uses familiar two- and three- dimensional geometric shapes and their properties from home and school to introduce children to symmetry and asymmetry, lines of symmetry, and congruence.

Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colours. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and traditions. This title presents an introduction this colourful celebration.

This revealing book examines how First Nations and Native Peoples have been displaced in the United States and Canada through treaties, empty promises, and military force. Through close examination of primary source images, documents, and first-hand accounts, readers will gain an understanding of how thousands were displaced and cultures threatened. Topics covered include government relations and policies, such as the Potlatch Law and the Dawes Act, as well as the creation of residential schools and other acts of forced assimilation. Native and non-Native viewpoints are addressed to help readers develop critical thinking skills and get a sense of the attitudes and opinions of the time. A look at relations today sheds light on the lasting repercussions.

When tanks roared onto the battlefield for the first time in World War I, these mechanical beasts changed how battles were fought and how wars were won. Tanks at War looks at the history of tanks, the always-changing technology of weaponry and armor, and how tactics for the use of tanks in battle have changed from a hundred years ago to modern conflicts today. Read about new technologies in the works for the future including robotic tanks and invisibility cloaking devices.

From the Oktoberfest folk festival to Christmas markets, follow a year of holidays and festivals in Germany that honor religious, historic, and family traditions.

This title chronicles the U.S. bombing of these Japanese cities during World War II. Topics include the development of the atomic bomb, Nixons decision to drop the bombs, and the long-term consequences of this historical event. Primary source accounts present reactions from both sides.

R&B artist Beyonce Knowles has always loved to sing and dance. Entering competitions as a young child, she burst into stardom as a member of Destiny's Child. This book takes a close-up look at Beyonce's life and career including her mega success as a solo artist.

This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions.