All books using the keywords: Rod Moon

This book takes students from the Pre-Columbian period to today’s America. It examines American history through the documents and speeches of each period. The learning the thinking of the time offers a deep revelation of the struggle for liberty and the continuing fight to keep it.

This is a study of human history through sites, or digs, and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. Some 38 sites are right here in Michigan. Students get to see the work of archeologists and find out how it is done. They learn the contribution archeology makes in understanding modern mankind. Students gain an understanding of archeology to stimulate an interest in this science and consideration of the vast amount of work that remains to be done in archeology.

This book investigates the amazing depths of the universe: planets, asteroids, comets, stars, nebula, galaxies, and black holes. No sci-fi story is as surprising as astronomy. The emphasis is on exploration and creativity. The book includes nighttime sky viewing, computer simulations, a study of telescopes and their use.

Fly with the men of the 1st Cavalry through the 1968 Tet Offensive, then to Khe Sanh and the A Shau Valley. Join the Special Forces missions to the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos and Cambodia. This is a personal, brutally honest, account by a helicopter pilot during the pivotal battles of the Viet Nam war. He is a witness to American victories and the unswerving bravery of his comrades. In pursuit of a determined enemy, they fly with indomitable resolution. Hear of their willingness to face a gauntlet of death each day, and rise the next day to do it all again. He comes home to a bitter unhinged America turning against their army and the people of South Viet Nam. He finds duty and honor ...

This book Makes the world as familiar as your neighborhood. Designed to teach students where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. Exploring both the physical properties and conditions of Earth and the effect on all life dependent on it. An examination of how geography impacts our water and food supplies changing how civilization survives.

All of the governments of history, or today, devolve into two entities, the oligarchy, and the republic. Monarchies, dictatorships, democracies, socialist and communist states fall into these entities as well as parliamentary and representative democracies. Only one perfect government exists with God the only fit head of it.

The course is designed to give students basic skills in public speaking. It is a hands-on course in which the students speak before an audience weekly. It is a vital skill to every phase and station in life. Students learn how to prepare and deliver a variety of remarks in various situations. They learn posture, positioning, gestures, and speech structure. How to be concise. They give different types of speeches. Acquiring judgement in their remarks combined with effective delivery.

War has decided much of our history, our governments, our culture and technical development since the first kings led men to battle. The study of war is the study of mankind’s best and worst aspects; our fallen state, our constant attempt to reach for heaven as we wallow in mire. Unable to escape its clutches both those who attack and those who defend succumb to ruthlessness. It is as fascinating as it is revolting to our worldly eyes. Its memorability makes it suitable at least to learn history and human behavior in all its shades.

An introduction to critical thinking. The process of effectively acquiring information, analyzing it, and making decisions. Whatever else you consider about critical thinking, it is the most important skill anyone can develop.

Young Teddy “Rocket” Ruquette lives on the shore of the Great Lakes surrounded by beauty and an endless variety of fun. Yet he dreams of being a treasure hunting pirate. Following a story from an old sailor, Rocket and his friends search the bottom of Lake Ontario for lost gold. Rocket and the others learn that merriment can suddenly become a desperate struggle to survive the ruthless storms of life. Excitement over the hunt fades under a cloud of fear. Pursued by a strange man they fall into twisting situations they cannot control. Rocket’s reluctant association with Sally, a disheveled, know-it-all, tomboy helps him weather the tide of adventures. Together they discover the stony truth ...