Jim Ollhoff

The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the memorable victories and defeats that marked the final years of the war for both the Union and Confederate forces. Engaging text introduces readers to the Wilderness Campaign, the Siege of Petersburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, the fall of Richmond, and ultimately, the Confederacy's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Chapters...

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview...

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the hazmat technicians who arrive on the scene of a toxic threat. Chapters highlight the nine classes of hazardous materials as well as the training, tools, and knowledge hazmat technicians need to save lives and property due to a nuclear radiation emergency, a chemical spill, or a contaminated area....

The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine one of the most controversial issues that separated the North and the South: slavery. Engaging text introduces readers to the history of slavery and explores the moral and economic reasons this issue was so inflammatory between the Northern and Southern states. Chapters also cover the abolition movement and political developments...

This title introduces readers to Marco Polo, the great explorer who was the first European to explore China. Polo's life story is examined, from his early travels with father Niccolo Polo and uncle Maffeo Polo to China to see Kublai Khan and visit Xanadu, to his marriage to Donata Badoer, to his travels in China in the Kublai Khan's service. Polo's book The Travels of Marc Polo is covered, as is its influence on other explorers such as Christopher...

Describes various weapons used in the martial arts including the nunchaku, the sai and bo, escrima sticks, bladed weapons, and projectile weapons.

This title introduces readers to Ferdinand Magellan, the great explorer who was the first to sail around the world. Magellan's life story is examined from his childhood to service in the court of Portugal's queen. Magellan's search for the Spice Islands in command of the Trinidad, the San Antonio, the Concepcion, and the Victoria is detailed, as is his exploration of the Canary Islands, Brazil, and Argentina and naming the Pacific Oceana and the...

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into...

This book surveys the geography, history, famous people, cities, resources, and entertainment of Colorado.