Barbara Krasner

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israels first female prime minister, who was born in Russia and grew up in Milwaukee, this story...

"What are the functions of the Executive Branch of government? Sidebars, historical information, and modern examples of the Executive Branch in action illustrate how it works. Provide readers important context ahead of the 2020 presidential election!"--

The influenza epidemic in 1918 killed more people than World War I. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.

Explore some of history's biggest failures in medicine--from bloodletting to early remedies--and how some of those failures eventually led to success.

Technology is constantly changing the world we live in. But new tech doesn't always catch on right away, or even work like it's supposed to. In fact, the history of technology is filled with failures and mistakes--from computer bugs to an early version of the video phone. Discover how even successful tech companies, like Apple and Google, made major missteps along the way and learned from their mistakes.

"We hear about great invention wins, but how often do we hear about the failures? This book explores some of the biggest invention failures ever and how some of those actually led to cool creations!"--

"Scientists know everything, right? Wrong! This title delves into some of the all-time biggest failures in science and how some of those flops actually led to great discoveries!"--

"Introduces the Native Nations of the Southwest, including historical details and highlights from contemporary culture and economic life. The tribes covered in this title are Apache, Hopi, Navajo, Pima, Pueblo, Quechan, Tohono O'odham, and Zuni"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents readers with the books that have shaped the world, from Shakespeare s First Folio to the Harry Potter series. The book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.

"Introduces the Native Nations of the Great Basin and Plateau, including historical details and highlights from contemporary culture and economic life. The tribes covered in this title are Nez Percé, Yakama, Shoshone-Bannock, Ute, Paiute, Washoe, and Klamath"--Provided by the publisher.