Bøger af Wil Mara

Explores the Battle of Midway of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE 'AMERICAN DREAM' WE WERE ALL PROMISED?"The key to understanding the rise in inequality isn't technology or globalization. It's the power of the moneyed interests to shape the underlying rules of the market."-Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor and author of The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix ItLAS VEGAS, NOVEMBER 1970-In a darkened suite on the top floor of the Desert Inn, ailing billionaire Howard Hughes, the richest man in the world at the time, hands his final testament to twenty-year-old Chase Wheeler. Just over a week later, Hughes's minders abruptly move him out of Las Vegas in the middle of the night, and Wheeler vanishes without a trace.PRESENT DAY-Demolition expert Randy Miller discovers forty eight pages of Hughes's rough notes just hours before the Desert Inn is imploded. In dire financial straits, Randy and his wife Jeanine decide to put a few of the pages on eBay. Days later, the Miller family is attacked by a gunman determined to have those pages plus all the others. The Millers flee with their children into hiding and contact the only person they feel they can trust-Jason Hammond. Jason has become an international celebrity through his gift for solving the greatest mysteries of the modern age, including the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.Jason reads through the cryptic notes and realizes they are the key to tracking down Hughes's now-legendary lost will. If discovered, it would endow certain people with great fortune while stripping it from others-more than adequate motivation for someone to bring a professional killer into the equation. But the situation is far from that simple, and Jason's investigation soon leads him to the chilling truth behind the economic decline of America's working class through the steady application of income inequality-and the terrifying realization that those responsible aren't done yet....

WILL IT BE POSSIBLE TO TRACK DOWN THE VERY FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 BEFORE THE UNTHINKABLE OCCURS? "Another Wil Mara sensation! This medical thriller is a fascinating tale right in tune with the pandemic that dominates our lives. A page-turner that will take you through a series of twists and turns and have you guessing right up to the last moment."-Dr. Marty Hewlett, Virologist, Professor Emeritus, University of ArizonaAfter a long run of successful crusades to resolve the most tantalizing mysteries of our age-everything from the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and the assassination of JFK to the death of Princess Diana-billionaire sleuth Jason Hammond has been lying low at his New Hampshire estate. But now, in the midst of the deadliest pandemic in over a century, the US government has arrived on Jason's doorstep seeking the kind of help that only he can provide. They're hoping to mobilize his unmatched investigative skills, the considerable resources of his vast empire, and, most of all, his untarnished goodwill in the eyes of the public, to answer what is now the most pressing question on the planet-what is the true origin of Covid-19, aka the 'coronavirus'? Was it really a mutated product of nature, as some insist, or the creation of unhinged minds looking to plunge humanity into a nightmarish era of bioengineered conflict? Tensions between the giants of the global stage are rising fast, with nearly every human life at risk. Can Jason really find the key to ratcheting down this unprecedented degree of geopolitical hostility before the missiles start flying?

Learn to read while finding out about amazing activists from history and the present day.Learn about people who have changed the world--and who ARE changing the world--by campaigning for peace, equality, conservation, and more. I am an Activist is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with non-fiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed on both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. I am an Activist covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self confidence.

When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.

With their families caught on opposite sides of the Civil War, friends Sarah Pierce and James Hood are afraid that everything they know is about to change. When the two friends encounter a wounded Union soldier after a violent battle sweeps through their rural Virginia home, they are faced with a difficult decision. Find out how the war threatened to tear the United States apart forever by following along with this gripping tale.

It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte's friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

Explores the Battles of Lexington and Concord of the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

When British soldiers accuse Samuel Richardson's father and uncle of being rebellious Patriots, Samuel must work together with his cousin Molly to help the family make an escape. Follow along on their adventure as they witness the early days of the American Revolution and come up with a daring plan to save their fathers.

In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers.Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. In this kids' biography for ages 8-12, learn all about Einstein's family and education, his travels and troubles, and the special compass he was given as a young boy that first set him on the path to questioning the world around him. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Including Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, read the stories of the amazing men and women who fought for equality during the US Civil Rights Movement.Learn all about civil rights-what they are, and why they're important. This book covers the history of civil rights in the US, including slavery and the abolition of slavery, and segregation. It discusses the momentous Civil Rights Movement, from sit-ins and protests, to marches and inspirational speeches, to legislation for equality. There's also information about modern-day issues, and how children can use their voices to become activists in their own communities.Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as quotes, lists, and statistics.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.

Read the stories of the amazing men and women who fought for equality during the US Civil Rights Movement, including Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, and Rosa Parks and the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott.Learn all about civil rights-what they are, and why they're important. This book covers the history of civil rights in the US, including slavery and the abolition of slavery, and segregation. It discusses the momentous US Civil Rights Movement, from sit-ins and protests, to marches and inspirational speeches, to legislation for equality. There's also information about modern-day issues, and how children can use their voices to become activists in their own communities.Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 Readers include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as quotes, lists, and statistics.

Small-town America. A nuclear power plant. A mega-storm. What could go wrong? Only everything....

Who can resist trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad.