Morgan Reynolds Publishing.

Morgan Reynolds Publishing

620 S. Elm, #223, Greensboro SC 27406

www.morganreynolds.com

Earle Rice Jr.'s Empire In The East: The Story Of Genghis Khan (1931798621, $24.95) is a fine survey of a young Asian steppes lad born to a minor nomad chieftain who came to be known as one of the most dreaded leaders in history. From his early poor childhood to his ability to lead his people in early 1189, the story of Temujin makes for engrossing reading, peppered with color photos and black and white illustrations. Bruce L. Brager's biography John Kerry: Senator From Massachusetts (1931798648, $21.95) may not be as meaningful now that he's not made the presidency--but Kerry is still an important political figure and senator, and this biography remains a strong pick for students of political history, surveying Kerry's first venture into political to his current impact. Lee Gimpel's Fighting Wars Plannign For Peace: The Story Of George C. Marshall (1931798664, $26.95) packs in nearly 200 pages of details about a man who shunned publicity yet was twice selected as Time magazine's Man of the Year, and who won a Nobel Peace Prize. Marshall never had any desire to rise in politics: his World War II command led the country into becoming a reigning world power, leading the struggle for peace. Speaking of peace, Lisa Frederiksen Bohannon's Freedom Cannot Rest: Ella Baker And The Civil Rights Movement (1931798710, $26.95) is an important choice for any who would understand some of the key issues and figures of the movement. Baker helped found scores of organizations and coalitions during the struggle, yet her name is under-mentioned in comparison with others of her times. Understanding her past is key to understanding the progress of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and other major groups. John Duggleby's Uh Huh! The Story Of Ray Charles (193179863X, $26.95) will appeal to many an adult reader as well as young adults, providing a lively biographical coverage of a major figure born to a poor single mother. How did a poor blind boy rise to become a major star? Uh Huh tells how. Lisa J. Aldrich's Nikola Tesl And The Taming Of Electricity (193179846X, $24.95) provides an important survey of Tesla's adventures and inventions, from his youth as a brilliant student to his journey to New York City and battle with another great scientist who finally earned much of the credit due Tesla. Peggy Caravantes' Best Of Times: The Story Of Charles Dickens (1931798680, $26.95) will reach into middle school and perhaps even high school with its 160-page in-depth survey of author Dickens' life. While Dickens' books are famous and assigned reading in almost every classroom across the country, his life hasn't received nearly the attention for young adult students. Best Of Times reveals Dickens' hard childhood, early experiences working in a factory, and more.