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Marcia Amidon Lusted has written 130 books and more than 500 magazine articles for young readers. She is a freelance editor and writing instructor, as well as a musician. She lives in New Hampshire.




70 Ebook di Marcia Amidon Lusted

Marcia Amidon Lusted: African Americans in the Military
African Americans have participated in all of the country’s major conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the present. Their contributions were vital and their courage on the battlefield …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: One Direction
You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers’ album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did you know …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Booboo Stewart
You may know that Booboo Stewart made a name for himself playing Seth Clearwater in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Booboo: completed high school early and took part in GATE, a program …
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€50.09
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Air Commandos
Parachuting from planes to rescue wounded soldiers. Providing supplies to fighters on the ground. Dropping behind enemy lines for surprise attacks. These missions are the work of the U.S. Air …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Army Delta Force
The most secret and elite of special forces groups, U.S. Army Delta Force fights terrorism, hunts down war criminals, and performs dangerous surveillance missions. Delta Force soldiers cannot …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Surviving Accidents and Crashes
Most people don’t have to worry about being buried alive or falling into a sinkhole. And when you travel by plane, you don’t usually end up plunging to the ground after takeoff. But accidents happen. …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Surviving Natural Disasters
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Meteorites. Tsunamis. The natural world is full of powerful forces that can kill you in an instant. Hiding in your closet won’t save you. Clinging to your roof is a good …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Ninja Science
Ninja warriors were masters of stealth and disguise. They could quickly defeat their enemies without raising the alarm. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Samurai Science
Samurai warriors were experts in hand-to-hand combat and fighting from horseback. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful …
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Elizabeth Elkins & Marcia Lusted: Investigating Hurricanes
Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Jamestown Colony Disaster
In 1607, settlers from England established the Jamestown colony in North America. Unfamiliar with the land, they struggled to find food, and many fell victim to disease. As tension grew between the …
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€6.25
Marcia Amidon Lusted: One Direction
You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers’ album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did you know …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: One Direction
Audisee(R) e Books with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it …
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€8.73
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Civic Unrest
From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound a …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Innovators
Most people have heard of Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg, but how about Daniel Hale Williams, Mae Jemison, and Mary Anderson? The world owes a lot to the unsung heroes of innovation, …
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€16.19
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Money-Making Opportunities for Teens Who Like to Write
A bit of legwork, persistence, and creative thinking are all it takes for a teen with writing ability to generate income. This title covers a number of lucrative ideas, including tutoring other …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Suzanne Collins
"[The Hunger Games trilogy] spread like wildfire, " says Annmarie Powers, a teacher in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., in a statement to USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper. The teacher …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Army Rangers
As the first fighters into battle, U.S. Army Rangers are skilled in outdoor survival, leading raids against the enemy, and defending key territory. With extensive training, Rangers learn to drop into …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Marine Force Recon
Performing search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information are just some of the duties that Marine Force Recon members take on. These soldiers go deep …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Jump-Starting a Career in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Jobs in physical therapy and rehabilitation are an excellent choice for those who want a secure, in-demand career that makes a difference in people’s lives. In many states, rewarding positions in the …
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€47.80
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Your Legal Rights as an Immigrant
Millions of teens in the United States are undocumented, meaning that they or their families immigrated to the country without legal permission from the government. However, despite the threat of …
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€45.25
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Ancient Chinese Daily Life
This informative volume illuminates for readers the basics of the lives of the ancient Chinese, from the clothes they wore, their hairstyles, and the food they farmed, hunted, and made throughout the …
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€42.29
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Genghis Khan and the Building of the Mongol Empire
Though most often remembered as one of the most brutal military conquerors of all time, Mongol leader Genghis Khan also introduced many enlightened methods of ruling, laws, and government systems …
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€45.16
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Bit Rot
These days, pictures, music, schoolwork, business documents, and all kinds of personal information are stored digitally. As the uses of computers, tablets, and smart phones expand, the loss of data …
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€41.53
Marcia Amidon Lusted: I Am Homeless. Now What?
To be without a permanent home is markedly upsetting for any person’s wellbeing and development. This compassionate book balances personal anecdotes from real young people in troubled situations with …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Photography
This comprehensive career guide takes the simple concept of "being good with a camera" and gives readers a long, actionable list for turning their interests into a career across a variety …
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€51.16
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Repair Things
With the decline of trade schools and the high cost of college tuition, many students who love to work with their hands and would like to enter the workplace quickly are looking for other avenues. …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Coping with Homelessness
In today’s world of economic uncertainty, homelessness is a growing problem for families everywhere. Homelessness can happen with little warning, and when it does occur, it is vital to know what …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Civil Rights Act
On June 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the most sweeping civil rights legislation since the Reconstruction era, after the Civil War. This act made discrimination in public places and …
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€41.53
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Fight for Women’s Rights
The fight for women’s rights has been going on for as long as the United States has been a nation. From the earliest colonial days, when women had virtually no rights, to the present day, where women …
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€48.45
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Coping with Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks used to be just another mildly annoying insect, but ticks are known to cause some of the worst illnesses that people and animals can contract. There’s Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted …
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€49.93
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Jamestown Colony Disaster
In 1607, settlers from England established the Jamestown colony in North America. Unfamiliar with the land, they struggled to find food, and many fell victim to disease. As tension grew between the …
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€58.21
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Banned Books
It may sound shocking, but even in this current age, books are banned all around the globe. What makes a book inappropriate, even dangerous for public consumption, and who has the power to deem it …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Extreme Weather Events
In the wake of every killer hurricane, devastating wild fire, severe drought, or once-in-a-century flooding event, it has become commonplace for scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens to …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: College Admissions Process
Applications, personal essays, campus visits, and those dreaded SATs and ACTs, the process of applying to, and getting into, college is almost as complicated as higher education itself. In this …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Innovators
Most people have heard of Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg, but how about Daniel Hale Williams, Mae Jemison, and Mary Anderson? The world owes a lot to the unsung heroes of innovation, …
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€16.19
Marcia Amidon Lusted: How Do Cars Drive Themselves?
Today’s cutting-edge cars use sensors and powerful computers to ‘see’ their surroundings and safely drive from place to place. Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Oregon
Oregon is one of the most naturally beautiful states. Through simple text and full-color photographs, children can explore Oregon’s landmarks, learn Oregon’s history, and discover why it’s a great …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Arizona
Arizona is well known for the Grand Canyon, but this gorgeous state has even more to offer, including a rich history of Native American peoples. From the desert to the city, young readers will be …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Iowa
Readers get to take a roaming, wide journey through the state known for its geodes. The gorgeous landmarks of Iowa will engage readers along with the straightforward and fun text about this state’s …
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€32.81
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Alabama
Alabama is called the Heart of Dixie-and remains tied to the South’s deep and tumultuous history. Students learn that this is one of the South’s most welcoming states, and that it is abundant with …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Maryland
From the Chesapeake Bay to the Antietam Battlefield, Maryland is full of interesting places. This book will take readers on a trip through one of the most beautiful states in America, and teach them …
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€32.70
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Missouri
The Gateway Arch-seen from Interstate 70 by most travelers-is an iconic marvel that ignites the imagination. Young readers get a close look at the arch and other fascinating monuments of "show …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Nevada
Take your students on a journey to Nevada. Beautiful full-color photographs and entertaining but informative text share this state’s rich silver mining history and natural wonders. Fact sheets allow …
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€32.65
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Utah
In this fascinating book, readers will learn all about the Beehive State. Students can explore Utah’s pioneer history, its capital, and its gorgeous natural features like the Great Salt …
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€32.84
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Idaho
This fact-filled book about Idaho will captivate readers. Beautiful photographs complement exciting information on Idaho’s history, capital, and geological …
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€32.68
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Wyoming
Students learn all about Wyoming in this engaging book. From its fascinating Native American and pioneer history to the beautiful Yellowstone Park, this book is sure to capture the attention of young …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: North Dakota
This book takes the reader on a journey to North Dakota. Students will learn about the state’s history, its economy, and its capital. Full-color photographs vibrantly depict the state’s natural …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Hawaii
In this fascinating book, readers will learn all about the state of Hawaii. Students can explore its many islands, unique history, and natural wonders. Colorful maps, fact sheets, and beautiful …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Alaska
This captivating book takes students on a journey to America’s largest state, Alaska. Dazzling photographs and information on the state’s history, native peoples, and natural wonders will excite …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: District of Columbia
This book introduces the District of Columbia, the nation’s capital. Through compelling photography and fact-filled text, students will learn all about its economy, history, and …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Puerto Rico
It’s time to take readers to the Caribbean, where the beaches are inviting and the tropical environ is unavoidably inspiring. This book, loaded with vibrant photographs and engaging text, shares the …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Montana
Montana is known as the Treasure State, Big Sky Country, and the Land of Shining Mountains. Readers will learn why in this exciting, photograph-filled …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Vo-Tech Track to Success in Human Services
The need for social workers, counselors, and other human service employees is growing nationwide. These workers help people who are facing challenging circumstances and require outside support. Teens …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Careers for Tech Girls in Engineering
Although once considered a field mainly for men, women can look for all kinds of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers. Engineering has many opportunities for girls who …
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Marcia Amidon Lusted: Working as a Plumber in Your Community
For many teens, plumbing hardly seems like a glamorous career path. However, plumbers are invaluable members of any community. This handy resource explains the need for plumbers and the great variety …
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€46.86
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Most Influential Women in Business
Women in today’s business world have come a long way from the days when a female CEO or company president was almost unthinkable. While women still strive for equality in business, female …
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€50.31
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Executive Orders
How much power should the president of the United States possess? This is the key question defining the debate over executive orders. While executive orders have played an important role in key …
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€60.07
Marcia Amidon Lusted: States’ Rights and the Role of the Federal Government
The balance of power between states and the federal government has long been a point of contention. In an era when one political party controls the three branches of the federal government, the …
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€59.78
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Life After Death?
While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her …
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€59.91
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Climate Change and Population Displacement
While politicians debate whether or not climate change is real, extreme weather rages around the world. Whatever the cause, the effects are real, as evidenced by staggering numbers of displaced …
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€59.45
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Little Rock Desegregation Crisis
In fall of 1957, nine black students approached the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The students, who became known as the Little Rock Nine, were testing a 1954 Supreme Court …
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€41.80
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Wisconsin
This informative book takes the reader on a journey through the Badger State. Your students will find out what it’s like to visit Wisconsin, and learn why its known as America’s dairy …
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€32.90
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Illinois
The state of Illinois has many things to offer. Readers will explore the capital, the natural wonders, and discover other interesting characteristics of Abraham Lincoln’s home …
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€32.74
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Virginia
Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents." Your students will learn why through this exciting book. Other topics include Virginia’s economy, agriculture, and the state capital, …
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€32.74
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has played a crucial role in America’s history. This important historical significance is just one of the many topics covered in this informative book about the great Keystone …
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€32.68
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Georgia
Your students will learn all about the Peach State from this engaging book. From its history to its landmarks, readers get to take a journey through one of the south’s grandest …
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€32.90
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Coping with Ecoanxiety
Many people are familiar with the growing effects of climate change on the environment and the physical health of the world’s inhabitants. Occurrences like severe storms, temperature shifts, and …
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€49.79
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Universal Health Care
Under universal health care, all residents of a country would be guaranteed care without incurring financial hardship, regardless of income. Out of the thirty-three countries that are considered …
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€50.91
Marcia Amidon Lusted: Ohio
From this fascinating book, readers will learn why Ohio is truly a unique place. Ohio’s intriguing Native American past and natural beauty are richly …
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€32.92