Point imprint: 454 books

Going Vegan

A Healthy Guide to Making the Switch

by Dana Meachen Rau
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014

Vegan food is good for you and for the planet. But if you're thinking of revolutionizing your diet, you need to get the facts first. Learn about the benefits and challenges of a diet that does not include meat or animal products such as eggs and dairy. Helpful tips, delicious vegan recipes, and how tos will make the switch so much easier. Want to change the world? Now you can, one plate at a time.

Skywalkers

Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City

by David Weitzman
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2014

Skyscrapers define the American city. Through a narrative text and gorgeous historical photographs, Skywalkers by David Weitzman explores Native American history and the evolution of structural engineering and architecture, illuminating the Mohawk ironworkers who risked their lives to build our cities and their lasting impact on our urban landscape.
by Nadia Abushanab Higgins
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

In the 1950s, a black man in the South was expected to lower his eyes when he passed a white man on the street. African-American and white citizens attended separate schools, restaurants, and parks. They were even buried in separate graveyards. That was how traditional Southern society had been for...

Monsieur Marceau

Actor Without Words

by Leda Schubert
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2012

Marcel Marceau, the world's most famous mime, enthralled audiences around the world for more than fifty years. When he waved his hand or lifted his eyebrow he was able to speak volumes without ever saying a word. But few know the story of the man behind those gestures . . . Distinguished author...

Seeking Giant Sharks

A Shark Diver's Quest for Whale Sharks, Basking Sharks, and Manta Rays

by Mary M. Cerullo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

What’s got 3,000 tiny teeth and a 4-foot-wide mouth? The whale shark—or “the friendliest shark in the sea,” according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. But friendly or not, these school-bus-size fish can be intimidating … as Jeff finds out! Join him on his quest to reveal the quiet mysteries...

Journey to Shark Island

A Shark Photographer's Close Encounters

by Mary M. Cerullo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

The light was too dim to get a good shot without using the flash. He turned on his strobe. The high pitched whine drove the sharks into a frenzy. They began to ram the divers with their snouts. It was the closest the divers had ever come to being shark bait. Follow photographer Jeff Rotmans diving team...

Sharks of the Deep

A Shark Photographer's Search for Sharks at the Bottom of the Sea

by Mary M. Cerullo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

Sharks don't deserve the bad press they get, according to diver and photographer Jeff Rotman. Dive with him to the ocean floor to see the sharks and other creatures he calls living sculptures, from stingrays to the unusual wobbegong shark and other fascinating species. Look beyond the headlines and get...

Searching for Great White Sharks

A Shark Diver's Quest for Mr. Big

by Mary M. Cerullo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

Most people avoid great white sharks, but shark divers go looking for them! Diver and photographer Jeff Rotman goes to extremes to find and photograph great whites in their natural habitats. It takes a shark cage, a blood and fish recipe, patience, and courage to get up close photos of these powerful hunters. Discover the secrets of the great white, and what it’s like to meet one face to face.
by Brenda Haugen
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018

Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.

The Untold Story of the Black Regiment

Fighting in the Revolutionary War

by Michael Burgan
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.

The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

The Triumph of Freedom and Unity

by Don Nardo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was struck down by an assassin’s bullet. During those years the admired and despised 16th president served as a brilliant commander in chief, ultimately keeping the nation together and freeing thousands of its enslaved people.

The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Confronting the Great Depression and World War II

by Don Nardo
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015

Franklin Delano Roosevelt—the longest serving president in U.S. history—successfully guided Americans through two of the worst crises ever. He succeeded where others had failed in pulling the country back from the brink of collapse during the Great Depression. He lifted Americans’ spirits and turned...

The Jokiest Joking Knock-Knock Joke Book Ever Written...No Joke!

1,001 Brand-New Knee-Slappers That Will Keep You Laughing Out Loud

by Brian Boone
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2018

Knock-knock. Who's there? Even more joking shenanigans in T***he Jokiest Joking Knock-Knock Joke Book Ever Written...No Joke!*** This outrageous book features hundreds of hilarious knock-knock jokes for kids, along with hundreds of clever illustrations. Knock-knock. Who's there? Lettuce. Lettuce...

The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

1,001 Brand-New Wisecracks That Will Keep You Laughing Out Loud

by Brian Boone
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019

A pun-derful collection of jokes and wordplay for kids This hilarious collection of puns will delight kids of all ages. Featuring all-new jokes and accompanied by clever illustrations, The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written will keep kids amused for hours! Inside are gems like: What...
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