Virginia Loh-Hagan

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner

Otherworldly landscapes, thundering soundtracks, epic battles between superhero gods and monsters—current movies and book series have turned Norse mythology into popular commercial entertainment in recent years. But there's a lot more to this mythic universe than trickster Loki and his hammer-wielding god of thunder brother.

T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology

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Provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Greek goddess, Athena. Features color illustrations, a brief genealogy, her origin story and exploits, and cross-cultural references.

"Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. history. Topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements."-- Provided by publisher.

Presents information to help students plan and execute their own basketball tournament for their friends and community.

Provides information on tattoos and tattooing as a career.

Text and color photographs explore ghost hunters, those that study the paranormal and unexplained events.

Text and color photographs explore sound effect artists who work on movies and television shows. Explores the job of producing sound effects for video games, movies, television, and radio. Highlights individuals who work in sound design or as Foley artists. Includes a glossary, a list of terms commonly used in the business, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Skyscrapers examines the engineering concepts that make these awe inspiring structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--...

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning...

Explores the history of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States due to the Vietnam War and other conflicts in Indochina. Highlights the history of refugee immigration laws in the United States, the experiences of Southeast Asian refugees, the effects of American resettlement policies, and the current state of refugees in the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, text-related questions, activities, a glossary, and additional...