Sean McCollum’s Middle Grade Books
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Vikings: A Guide to the Terrifying Conquerors
More than 1,300 years ago, a new terror appeared on the shores of the North Sea–the Vikings in their dreaded longboats. At first these warriors raided towns and monasteries, but they soon began to move in and colonize, changing European history forever.
(Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2012) |
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Anatomy of a Shipwreck
How and why do shipwrecks happen? Anatomy of a Shipwreck captures the danger and drama of disasters on the high seas and how experts use what they learn to make ships safer.
(Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2011) |
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Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin (1878–1953) was the ruthless, iron-fisted dictator of the Soviet Union. This biography explores how he rose from a poor childhood to become one of the most powerful and dangerous leaders in world history. Part of Scholastic’s “A Wicked History” series, the book earned a Colorado Authors’ League award for young people’s nonfiction in 2011.
(New York: Scholastic/Franklin Watts, 2010) |
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Racecars
Love auto racing? Whether you prefer the thrill of stock cars, open-wheel racers, dragsters, or rally cars, this book captures the excitement of super-fast four-wheelers.
(Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2010)
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Custom Cars
This lively book describes the ins and outs of different custom cars–hot rods, muscle cars, low-riders, and tuners.
(Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2010)
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Indy Cars
Open-wheeled Indy cars are the fastest race cars on oval racetracks. This book explores the history and engineering of these roaring speedsters.
(Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2010)
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Managing Conflict Resolution
This character education text uses real-world examples to explore ways people, schools, communities, and nations deal with and defuse conflict.
(New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009)
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Clinton: America’s 42nd President
Bill Clinton (1946– ) grew up in Arkansas and became that state’s youngest-ever governor in 1978. He defeated George H. W. Bush for the presidency in 1992 and was reelected in 1996, but his administration was eventually marred by personal scandal. However, he remained one of the most popular presidents of recent times.
(New York: Children’s Press/Scholastic, Inc., 2005)
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Theodore Roosevelt: America’s 26th President
With his energy and determination, Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) is considered one of the greatest U.S. leaders. He was instrumental in expanding American power and the power of the U.S. presidency. This biography earned the 2005 Colorado Author’s League award for young people’s nonfiction.
(New York: Children’s Press/Scholastic, Inc., 2003)
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James K. Polk: America’s 11th President
James K. Polk (1795–1849) emerged from obscurity to win the presidency in 1844. Once Mexico rejected the U.S. annexation of Texas, President Polk launched the Mexican-American War that seized much of the American Southwest for the the United States. Though he served only one term, historians rank Polk as one of the most successful of presidents for his abilities to get things done.
(New York: Children’s Press/Scholastic, Inc., 2004)
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John Quincy Adams: America’s 6th President
The son of Founding Father John Adams, John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) was already a distinguished diplomat when his father became president in 1798. This book introduces readers to the fascinating life and career of this U.S. president, congressman, and statesman.
(New York: Children’s Press/Scholastic, Inc., 2003) |
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