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Animals at War
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by George, Isabel -
Usborne Books, 2007
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Hardcover
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$8.99
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| From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served. |
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| This comprehensive guide to human exploration of the continents, oceans, and space is based on contemporary artifacts and historical research, and introduces readers to the world's greatest explorers. Includes a CD-ROM. Full color. |
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How did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the beaches of France.
DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression of stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. |
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There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution.
The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet with more in common than we sometimes acknowledge. We are lead through their story, and the story of their times, and see both sides of the arguments that divided the colonies from the Kingdom. Was King George a "Royal Brute" as American patriots claimed? Or was he, as others believed, "the father of the people?" Was George Washington a scurrilous traitor, as all the king's supporters claimed? Or should we remember and celebrate him as "the father of his country?" Who was right? History teaches us that there are two sides to every story.
Rosalyn Schanzer's book is an accessible account of one the most vital periods in American history. It is also a timeless lesson in seeing history from different points of view. The author spent two years researching books, paintings, cartoons, and descriptions of Revolutionary times. She uses art, text, and first-hand accounts to illustrate how history should never be reduced to simplistic conflicts between the "good guys" and the "bad guys." Her illustrations, and her engaging quote bubbles, bring the Revolution to life again, and allow the characters of the period to speak for themselves. Through its lively text, detailed illustrations, and fully authenticated quotes, "George vs. George" shines fresh light on both sides of the story of our country'sformative years. |
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From battling toothaches while fighting the British, to having rotten teeth removed by his dentists, the Father of His Country suffered all his life with tooth problems. Yet, contrary to popular belief, he never had a set of wooden teeth. Starting at the age of twenty-four, George Washington lost on average a tooth a year, and by the time he was elected president, he had only two left In this reverentially funny tale written in verse and based on Washington's letters, diaries, and other historical records, readers will find out what really happened as they follow the trail of lost teeth to complete "tooflessness,"
Illustrated in watercolors with subtle humor by Brock Cole, the main story is followed by a four-page time line featuring reproduced period portraits of Washington. |
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Catch the fever! Gold fever swept the nation--and the world--in 1848 when carpenter James Marshall discovered a gold nugget in the American River near John Sutter's mill. As word spread of gold in California, the news set off a westward stampede. Fortune seekers and adventurers poured into California by land and sea, wild with excitement and expectation.
Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and humorous book tells the story of these prospectors in their own words. Schanzer has gathered her favorite quotes from journals and letters written by the forty-niners to recount the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill. Her irresistible narrative also uses newspaper accounts to trace the various routes the forty-niners took from the East Coast to the West, the adventures they experienced along the way, and the challenges they faced on arrival. The characters recount their stories in their own words, in well-researched and authenticated quote bubbles.
Step into an intensely exciting chapter of American history. Learn about the dreamers who dropped everything to head out west. See who found gold and how. Meet the lucky ones--and the many whose dreams turned to dust. Listen to the intriguing tales of the prospectors, and find out what the gold-diggers did with their newfound wealth.
To write and research "Gold Fever!," Rosalyn Schanzer visited many California Gold Rush historical sites, and took more than 600 photographs of everything from gold nuggets to saloons in order to make her art as accurate and flavorful as possible. With skill and humor she brings historical characters vividly to life and puts the spirit of the age into her vibrant art. History shines brightly on every page of thisevocative book. |
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Long before the Amazing Race television show there was the Great Race--a thrilling true story that will grab readers from the start to the finish line.
In February of 1908, six cars from four countries gathered in Times Square for the pistol shot that began the first around-the-world automobile race. Gas-powered cars hadn't been round very long, and roads were nonexistent as this group of hardy pioneers set out to drive from New York to Paris, hoping to cross the ice of the Bering Strait along the way. The Europeans were sure their cars were superior, but it would be the scrappy Americans in their Thomas Flyer, after braving twenty-foot snowdrifts, bandits, and many near drownings, who would win the race.
In a book published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the race, Gary Blackwood, author of well-known historical-fiction novels, crafts a thrilling narrative of great courage and splendid folly, illustrated with original, never-before-published photographs throughout. |
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| In the familiar question-and-answer format, this installment in the acclaimed If You Lived . . . history series tells the exciting story of how women worked to get equal rights with men, culminating in the 19th amendment to the Constitution. Full color. |
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Knights
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by Firth, Rachel -
E.D.C. Publishing, 2003
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Paperback
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Dewey: 940.1
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$8.99
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| Readers are taken back in time to when knights served the kings and rulers of Europe and Asia. Includes information on a knight's armor and weapons, their duties, and much more. Spectacular photographs and suggested Web sites to visit enhance this book. |
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| Each book is clearly written using simple sentences and familiar vocabulary. Brilliant color photos, fascinating sidebars, and user-friendly fact boxes, charts, and tables highlight key information in the text. |
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| native nations on the california coast and their history |
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Life with the Navy Seals
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by Kennedy, Robert C. -
Children's Press (CT), 2000
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Paperback
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Dewey: 359.984
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AR: 6.4/UG/1/54064
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$6.95
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| Each book is clearly written using simple sentences and familiar vocabulary. Brilliant color photos, fascinating sidebars, and user-friendly fact boxes, charts, and tables highlight key information in the text. |
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Imperial China
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by Cassidy, John -
Scholastic Press, 2008
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Paperback
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Dewey: FIC
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$6.99
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| While celebrating Chinese New Year, Ms. Frizzle, Wanda, and Arnold duck under the dragon at the local parade and are mysteriously whisked back in time to ancient China. Cassidy and Degen infuse this social studies series with the same brand of wacky humor and quality information that has made The Magic School Bus] such a success. Full color. |
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| Mummies are certainly tempting to touch, but that's not permitted in the museums where they're usually found. This interactive book not only allows but encourages young readers to touch -- and learn all about -- an Egyptian mummy. Each page provides another piece of the puzzle as children learn how Egyptians buried and entombed their dead -- including making burial masks, giving amulets for an underworld journey, wrapping mummies from head to toe, preserving the body, and placing sacred organs in canopic jars. Along the way, the book offers fascinating background information on famous pharaohs and historical events, including the recent discovery of new tombs. |
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| A celebration of 20 of America's important places, interesting objects, and inspiring words, this book draws kids in with its big, two-page spreads and fun, bright pastels and satisfies their curiosities about America's most prominent symbols. Full color. |
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| Numerous projects for building mock missions using readily found materials. Includes detailed instructions and photos that provide children of all ages enjoyment while learning the history of California missions. |
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| This collection profiles the lives and major accomplishments of 17 fascinating men and women, including Pocahontas, Abraham Lincoln. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mia Hamm. Full color. |
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| A Level 3 reader "S.O.S. Titanic" introduces more complex sentence structure and increased vocabulary. Archive photos and illustrations make the story exciting for children to read on their own. |
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| The most trusted nonfiction series on the market now offers this comprehensive overview of the voting process in government--how it has changed through history and how it differs in republics around the world. Full color. Consumable. |
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Vote!
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by Christelow, Eileen -
Clarion Books, 2008
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Paperback
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Dewey: 324.973
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AR: 3.8/MG/0.5/112245
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$4.99
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In a presidential election year, when selecting a new leader will be the focus of national attention, what could be more timely than an upbeat and informative introduction to voting? Eileen Christelow's Vote is now available in a special paperback edition at a bargain price, to give even more young readers the chance to understand the process.
Parties, voter registration, campaigns, rallies, debates, Election Day, even a recount . . . all are clearly presented in a graphic format as the story of a local election unfolds, with hilarious commentary by the candidates' pets.
Choosing our own government is one of our most cherished rights. This book is the perfect guide to how our democracy works. |
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| Whether they're fighting single-handed or shoulder-to-shoulder with others in strict formation, warriors have given their lives to win land, cities, and empires. From the ferocious ancient Assryians to the fearsome Zulus, "Warriors"showcases these celebrated fighters, highlighting their battles, heroisms, weapons, and tactics. Discover how the fearless Spartans were groomed and trained for war from birth, or how Boudicca, Britain's terrifying warrior queen, rose up in revolt against the mighty Roman army. Learn about the bloodthirsty Aztecs and their custom of ripping out the hearts of living sacrificial victims, and enter the mysterious realm of the ninja, masters of stealth and sabotage Here are the brutal stories of history's legendary warriors. Open thesepages and enter a thrilling and savage world... |
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White House Q&A
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by Rinaldo, Denise -
Collins, 2008
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Paperback
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Dewey: 975.3
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$7.99
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| Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book Meet a Smithsonian Historian See fabulous close-up photos Read fun facts about the White |
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