Books written by Jason Porterfield
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer Champion
Readers will be inspired by the hard work and determination it took for him to become one of the greatest soccer players in the world.
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Calvin Hill and Grant Hill: One Family's Legacy in Football and Basketball
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Porter eld, Jason. Calvin Hill and Grant Hill: one family's legacy in football and basketball / Jason Porter eld.—1st ed. p. cm.—(Sports families) Includes bibliographical references ...
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Working as a Tattoo Artist in Your Community
WORKING as a TATTOO ARTIST in YOUR COMMUNITY 80 About the Author Jason Porter eld has written numerous books for young adults, including several volumes on careers and a book entitled Tattoos and Secret Societies.
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The Homestead Act of 1862: A Primary Source History of the Settlement of the American Heartland in the Late 19th...
Each township contained 6 square miles ( 16 sq km ) . The townships were then divided into thirty - six sections of land of 640 acres ( 259 ha ) each . An earlier document , the Land Ordinance of 1785 , had created an orderly system for ...
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Chile: A Primary Source Cultural Guide
... consumer durables , machinery Significant Trading Partners : United States , European Union , Japan , EXPORTS BY REGION Argentina , Brazil , Mexico North Rate of Unemployment : 8 % to 10 % America 20.8 % Highways : 49,585 miles ...
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The Benefits of Spaceflight and Space Exploration
Most satellites orbit Earth in low Earth orbit (LEO)—between one hundred and one thousand miles (160 km and 1,600 km) above Earth—or geostationary orbit (GEO)—22,236 miles (35,786 km) above Earth.
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Virginia: Past and Present
Presents the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Virginia, as well as general facts about the state.
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The Separation of Church and State: Interpreting the Constitution
Having disassociated themselves from an oppressive government with a strong central religion, the Founding Fathers of the United States acknowledged the freedom to practice one's religion when writing the nation's constitution.
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The Benefits of Spaceflight and Space Exploration
This book will explain the practical and scientific benefits of space exploration, from tracking climate change to global cooperation through shared research."
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Careers as a Cyberterrorism Expert
An introduction to jobs focused on preventing incidents of cyberterrorism, including options within the government, military, and the law, and describing the skills, knowledge, outlook, and habits required to achieve success as a ...
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What Is the Executive Branch?
In this book, readers will learn about the Constitution, checks and balances, and how the executive branch of government is organized.
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File Sharing: Rights and Risks
While some file sharing is legal, in other cases people copy and trade copyrighted products such as music and movies without paying for them.
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Aliens at Home: Studying Extreme Environment Species to Learn About Extraterrestrial Life
Short of intergalactic travel or aliens landing on Earth, it may seem there is no way for us to learn about extraterrestrial life. However, as this captivating volume details, we may know more than we think.
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Baseball: Rules, Tips, Strategy, and Safety
Offers an introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of baseball.
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Maria Sharapova: Tennis Grand Slam Champion
This lively text also describes her persistence in coming back from injuries and a doping scandal, as well as her many off-court business endeavors and charitable efforts.
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The Islamic Golden Age and the Caliphates
The reigns of these caliphates, including the Abbasid caliphate, which presided at the time of the Islamic Golden Age, are surveyed in this captivating volume.
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Teen Stress and Anxiety
Young adults discover the differences between being stressed and anxious in this informative narrative.
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Doping: Athletes and Drugs: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition
Doping: Athletes and Drugs: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition
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Major League Baseball: The Great Steroid Scandals
Examines the history of performance-enhancing drugs in major league baseball, focusing on high-profile athletes who have been busted or otherwise implicated in scandal.
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The Lincoln-Douglas Senatorial Debates of 1858: A Primary Source Investigation
Discusses the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas over the future of slavery, explaining the two sides, the impact on Lincoln's successful presidential election, and the effect on slavery in America.