"Someday I will be the most powerful Jedi ever."
Home World: Tattooine
Occupation: Jedi
Affiliation: Galactic Empire
Call Sign: Red Five
Alias: Darth Vader
Family: Shmi Skywalker (mother), Padmé Amidala (spouse), Luke Skywalker (son), Leia Organa (daughter)
The Duel: The parallel lives of Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr by
In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college? one at Princeton, the other at Columbia'and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and opprobrium for the other? Judith St. George's lively biography, told in alternating chapters, brings to life two complex men who played major roles in the formation of the United States.
Enslaved: True stories of modern day slavery by
Twenty-seven million people are estimated to be held in slavery around the world today. This collection of first-hand accounts will raise awareness and show how slavery is thriving in the twenty first century. From poverty-stricken countries to affluent American suburbs, slaves toil as sweatshop workers, sex slaves, migrant workers, domestic servants, and chattel slaves. This groundbreaking collection includes accounts written by ten former slaves and slaveholders in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. From Micheline, a Haitian girl who wound up as a domestic worker in Connecticut, to Abdel, a Mauritanian slave owner turned abolitionist, these are stories that will heighten awareness of a global human rights crisis that can no longer be ignored.
Krav Maga and Self-Defense by
Krav maga is the unarmed part of Israeli combat, and a contact sport of defense techniques that are growing in popularity around the world. It is different from traditional mixed martial arts in that it is based on the evolving lessons learned on the battlefield and in fighting terrorists. Krav maga combines boxing, Judo, and Brazilian Jui-Jitsu. In this thrilling book, MMA aficionados learn the history and development of the sport, from Imi Lichtenfeld, Haim Gidon, and Eyal Yanilov. Acclaimed star fighters and trainers aid readers in the discovery of Krav maga including, including Katrina Reynolds, Moti "The Hammer" Hortenstein, Sam Sade, A. J. Draven, and David Kahn. Readers also learn about the basics of MMA self-defense and safety. This engaging volume provides eye-catching step-by-step photos on how to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bear hugs.
Robot by
Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat. Find out how humans have created these mechanical minds and bodies.
Robotics: From automatons to the Roomba by
This title presents the history of robotics. Vivid text details how early mechanical automatons led to the advanced, intelligent robots of today. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.