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English
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We have a glut of text and trade books on American history. But what we don't have is a compact, inexpensive, authoritative, and compulsively readable book that will offer to American readers a clear, informative, and inspiring narrative account of their own country. Such an account can shape and deepen their sense of the land they inhabit and, by making them understand that land's roots, and share in its memories, will equip them for the privileges...
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Making of America volume no. 3
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"The third installment of the Making of America series, Abraham Lincoln follows our most popular president. Even though he grew up on the frontier without a formal education, Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) worked his way up in the government. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, then to the U.S. House of Representatives, and then became the 16th president of the United States. During his short time as president, he led the United...
4) Egypt
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Children's Press
Language
English
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.
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I survived true stories volume 2
Language
English
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From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction --...
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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"DID YOU KNOW ... Scientists believe that mosses, the first plants, may have changed the Earths climate from hot to cold by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Many members of the cabbage family release a poison "mustard" gas to fend off grazers? Plants are used in thousands of industries, from low-cost sewage treatment to new medical cures? Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about plants in this colorful,...
9) India
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English
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Introduces the land, climate, industries, home life, schools, and recreations of India.
11) Florida
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Florida, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
12) Louisiana
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English
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Louisiana, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
13) Mississippi
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of Mississippi, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
14) California
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English
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of California, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
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Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
Description
"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The...
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Conclusion of the tale begun in "over Sea, Under Stone." In the Welsh hills Will Stanton, youngest of the immortal Old Ones, joins forces with Merriman, Bran, and the mortal Drew children in a quest through space and time against the powers of evil known as the Dark.