books by Gina De Angelis (washington overcoming punishment)

books by Gina De Angelis

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Hernando Cortes and the Conquest of Mexico (Explorers of the New World)

2 reviews
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2000

A Century of Explorers
If you like this book of inquires then read Morgan Freeman, Black American Of Achievement by Gina Deangelis. It explains about Morgan Freeman and his times. This book shows his importance and how he evolve in life. What he stands for and so forth. This is also a very good Black History book. There is also a move out from this book and i belive the book would be good in a mini series about ...

Cyber Crimes (Crime, Justice, & Punishment Series)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 1999

Discusses the high tech crimes committed by hackers, crackers, and phone phreaks using computers, including fraud, embezzlement, and espionage, as well as the best ways to minimize the occurrence of such crimes.

Gregory Hines (Black Americans of Achievement)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2004

-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans -- Straightforward and objective writing -- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia -- Essential for multicultural studies

Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca (Explorers of New Worlds)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2000

-- Biographies of some of the most important explorers the world has known -- Ideal for research or class use -- Written in accessible, easily understood language -- Complements school curriculum The Spanish explorer who, with an army of under 200 men, subdued the rich and powerful Incan empire in South America.

African American Achievers Set (African-American Achievers)
Gina de Angelis, Cookie Lommel, ...

Chelsea House Publications, 2005

This companion series to the award-winning Black Americans of Achievement tells the stories of notable groups of people of color.

Black Cowboys

2 reviews
Gina De Angelis

Tandem Library, 1999

An engaging book about African Americans in the Old West
This entertaining and informative book for young adults not only describes the daily lives of black cattlemen; it also includes tales of black pioneers, settlers, lawmen, and outlaws, whose names have been largely forgotton but who were influential in shaping the American West. Despite what we may read and see in western books and films, African Americans played an integral part in America's ...

Morgan Freeman (Black Americans of Achievement)

1 review
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 1999

Skimpy but worthwhile to get in paperback
Surprisingly frank for a book aimed at kids, this brief biography is the equivalent of a full-length magazine profile. In the illustrations, a bit of cheating has been done: Freeman's Mississippi childhood is illustrated with a generic photo of Southern sharecroppers, his Air Force years with a generic photo of black servicemen, and so on. More research could probably have yielded both a ...

Nicotine and Cigarettes (Junior Drug Awareness)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 1999

-- Fact-filled books on drugs and their effects -- Easy to understand, important topics -- Full-color illustrations -- Complements school curriculum

Lucretia Mott (Women of Achievement)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2000

-- Profiles the lives and careers of women whose accomplishments have contributed to our society -- Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings

It Happened in Washington, D.C. (It Happened In Series)
Gina De Angelis

TwoDot, 2004

Why did a Frenchman angrily refuse a large sum of money from George Washington? Why should all Americans be grateful to Elias Boudinot Caldwell and Dolley Madison? Why is Washington famous for cherry blossoms? Why did the United States government fire on its own war veterans? What was Beatlemania all about? You may know about some of the famous events that took place in our nation's capital, but do you know the whole story? And what about those ...

The Hindenburg (Great Disasters and Their Reforms)
Gina De Angelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2000

-- Some of the modern world's most devastating disasters are profiled -- The reforms and improvements that grew out of these tragedies are explained and put in perspective -- Historically accurate, compelling accounts -- Selected titles contain quotes from eyewitnesses What caused the deadly explosion of the luxurious passenger airship Hindenburg on May 6, 1937?

Jackie Robinson (Overcoming Adversity)
Gina DeAngelis

Chelsea House Publications, 2000

-- Provocative biographies of prominent figures, both contemporary and historical, who have overcome adversity to achieve greatness and success -- Subjects come from a diverse range of backgrounds Breaking the color barrier in major league baseball took an extraordinary man.

Hernando Cortes & the Conquest of Mexico: Explorers of New Worlds
Gina De Angelis

Diane Pub Co, 2000

After the discovery of the New World by Columbus in 1492, Spain sent numerous soldiers to explore the unknown lands. This book is about one of the most famous of these conquistadors, Hernando Cortes. He convinced the king to let him explore the large peninsula known as Yucatan (the land called Mexico today). With a small army of a few hundred soldiers, Cortes invaded the mighty Aztec empire. Although the Aztecs greatly outnumbered the Spaniards, ...