In the early 17th century, Russia went through a foreign invasion and the nations first civil war a time so horrible that it acquired its own name in Russian history: The Times of Troubles. Internal and external forces came together to create a storm of such magnitude that it threatened the very existence of the nation. The country lay in ruins and a foreign army occupied Moscow. For a while it seemed that Russia would never become an independent nation again, but the Russian people found ...

Ambitious programs of education reform have been introduced by many governments around the world. Reforming Education is an important study of large-scale education reform in five different settings: England, New Zealand, the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba and the US state of Minnesota. The book looks at a variety of reforms covering: school choice; charter schools; increased testing of students; stricter curriculum guidelines; and local school management.Drawin...

The Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most iconic symbols, was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. Standing proudly in New York Harbor, it became a welcoming sight to scores of immigrants.Although the statue commemorates the friendship between two countries, the gift almost didn’t occur!In this concise history, developed by the US National Park Service, you will learn how the colossal statue was conceived, financed, built, transported, and dedic...

Suggestions are constantly being made, both in the popular media and academic literature, about the kinds of changes schools should make. The research in this text shows that schools are primarily inward-looking organizations, and would benefit from better ways of understanding the changes surrounding them and the pressures on them. This text offers theoretical discussion of the ideas around the topic and a set of suggestions for thinking about them.

What can be done to improve the educational experiences of students who live in cities with increasingly high levels of diversity and inequality? Making a Difference in Urban Schools evaluates how school and community leaders have worked to change urban education in Canada for the better over the past fifty years.This analytic and comparative study traces the evolution of urban education in Toronto and Winnipeg from the 1960s onward. Jane Gaskell and Ben Levin identify imp...

The World’s Finest Heroes together at last! SUPERMAN and AQUAMAN defend the skies and the seas in a winning combination of teamwork and friendship. When Black Manta engineers an evil device that creates giant bubbles of ocean water capable of flooding entire cities, they’ll join forces and fight as one. In order to save the Metropolis and cities around the globe, SUPERMAN and AQUAMAN will have to solve this Bubble Trouble! An engaging chapter book great for young readers.

The World’s Finest Heroes, SUPERMAN and SHAZAM, team up for an amazing adventure! The galaxy’s greatest super heroes are unbeatable when they work together. But they may have met their match when Mister Mxyzptlk makes trouble in Metropolis. Will the daring duo be able to stop the imp’s Magic Monsters? Find out in this fast-paced chapter book perfect for any super hero fan.

The amazing super hero cousins, SUPERMAN and SUPERGIRL, together in one exciting adventure! When SUPERGIRL brings home a strange furry pet, not everything is as it seems. Soon the tiny creature becomes a massive problem — and the Toyman’s to blame! Will the World’s Finest Heroes be able to solve Supergirl's Pet Problem? Find out in this great read for any super hero fan.

The World’s Finest Heroes and greatest friends together in a chapter book adventure! While BATMAN is away, SUPERMAN protects Gotham City. But when BIZARRO SUPERMAN and BIZARRO KRYPTO come to help the MAN OF STEEL, they want to right all wrongs — but instead, they wrong all rights! Now the Joker is on the loose and the city is in chaos. The heroes will have to put an end to . . . The Day of the Bizarros! A thrilling read for young readers.