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  • The Struggle for Sea Power (Yesterday's Classics) by Synge, M. B.
    M. B. Synge

    The Struggle for Sea Power (Yesterday's Classics)

    Book IV in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, "The Struggle for Sea Power" focuses on the age of empire and world colonization. The histories of European colonies in America, Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Also covered are...
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  • Tacos by Mattern, Joanne
    Joanne Mattern

    Tacos

    Sold in trucks, restaurants, and markets around the world, tacos have extended far past their Mexican beginnings. Young readers can learn about the history of tacos, from their mining origins to the creation of the hard shell, as well as the preparation of the...
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  • Pizza by Mattern, Joanne
    Joanne Mattern

    Pizza

    What do you like on your pizza? From pepperoni to fried eggs, just about anything can be a topping! Readers can get the deep-dish on this popular meal, from preparation to history, and get a taste of it for themselves with special recipes. Additional...
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  • The Story of Mankind by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon

    The Story of Mankind

    The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Written for...
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  • Ripley Readers: Shipwrecks by Believe It or Not!, Ripley's
    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    Ripley Readers: Shipwrecks

    Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Shipwrecks, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning some ferry impressive facts about shipwrecks. Did you know that there are at least 3...
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  • A Kids' Book of Carousels by Dawley, Richie
    Richie Dawley

    A Kids' Book of Carousels

    Kids have been enjoying carousels for over a hundred years What materials are they made of? What is a carousel building called? Why are carousels painted so different? Find answers to your questions in this book This book includes a variety of colorful pictures...
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  • Women Explorers Hidden in History by Rodger, Ellen
    Ellen Rodger

    Women Explorers Hidden in History

    There's no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is slim mention of them in most history books. This exciting book...
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  • Bad Princess: True Tales from Behind the Tiara: True Tales from Behind the Tiara by Waldherr, Kris
    Kris Waldherr

    Bad Princess: True Tales from Behind the Tiara

    Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be. Discover the truth behind the tiara with more than 30 real-life, not-so-fairy tales from history to today.Forget everything you thought you knew about princesses... Welcome to Bad Princess by Kris Waldherr (author of Doomed...
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  • A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters by Eaton, Gale
    Gale Eaton

    A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters

    Civilization rearranges nature for human convenience. Clothes and houses keep us warm; agriculture feeds us; medicine fights our diseases. It all works--most of the time. But key resources lie in the most hazardous places, so we choose to live on river flood plains, on...
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  • Remember Me: Tomah Joseph's Gift to Franklin Roosevelt by Soctomah, Donald
    Donald Soctomah

    Remember Me: Tomah Joseph's Gift to Franklin Roosevelt

    There he met Tomah Joseph, a Passamaquoddy elder and former chief who made his living as a guide, birchbark canoe builder, and basket maker. The beautifully decorated birchbark canoe that Tomah Joseph made for Franklin remains at Campobello, a tangible reminder of this special...
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  • The Story of Food: Chocolate by Woolf, Alex
    Alex Woolf

    The Story of Food: Chocolate

    Did you know that the chocolate bar you can pick up from any corner shop used to be a precious and exotic food that only aristocracy could afford? This book looks at the history of one of our favourite foods, from the ancient civilisations...
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  • The Colonial Period, 1607-1750, Volume 2 by Stalcup, Brenda
    Brenda Stalcup

    The Colonial Period, 1607-1750, Volume 2

    The colonists of early America faced many hardships as they carved out a foothold in a strange new world. This volume traces the establishment of Jamestown, Plymouth, and other prominent settlements that gave shape to colonial America. Other topics include the Salem witchcraft trials,...
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  • My Family Tree by Yee, Rebecca
    Rebecca Yee

    My Family Tree

    The Adventures of Pookie Presents: My Family Tree.Explore your family tree with this interactive book and workbook. Paste pictures, write notes and stories, use stickers or color to make it a memorable keepsake. Author: Rebecca YeeISBN-10: 0692160620ISBN-13: 9780692160626Publisher: Adventures of PookieLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 50Format:...
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  • Mecca, Baghdad, Cordoba and More - The Major Cities of Islamic Rule - History Book for Kids Past and Present Societies by Professor Beaver
    Professor Beaver

    Mecca, Baghdad, Cordoba and More - The Major Cities of Islamic Rule - History Book for Kids Past and Present Societies

    In this book, you're going to visit the major cities of Islamic rule. Going through these places will reveal distinct similarities and differences compared to where you are located today. Being aware of the existence of other regions and countries will help shape geographic...
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  • Umayyad, Abbasid and Ottoman Caliphates - Islamic Empire: Characteristics of Early Societies Grade 4 by Professor Beaver
    Professor Beaver

    Umayyad, Abbasid and Ottoman Caliphates - Islamic Empire: Characteristics of Early Societies Grade 4

    This book will breeze your through three of the most influential Islamic empires in history. Reading and learning about the historic past will help nurture an appreciation of the present and the future. Kids may find names, events and facts confusing but with age-appropriate...
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  • The Plastic Problem by Salt, Rachel
    Rachel Salt

    The Plastic Problem

    "Human beings are an amazingly inventive species in creating technologies that have taken us far beyond planetary boundaries that constrain all other animals. Whether it's very powerful innovations like pesticides, antibiotics or combustion engines, we fail to consider the long-term ramifications of our enterprises...
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  • Imperialism: A History in Documents by Smith, Bonnie G.
    Bonnie G. Smith

    Imperialism: A History in Documents

    We talk about living in a global era, but the groundwork for it was laid more than a century ago. By the late 19th century, Europe, Japan, and the United States had taken control of most of the world. Travel and trade between home...
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  • True Stories by Scieszka, Jon
    Jon Scieszka

    True Stories

    Jon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable--and 100% true. A star-studded group...
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  • Lehi's Family Travels to the Promised Land by Pearson, Robyn T.
    Robyn T. Pearson

    Lehi's Family Travels to the Promised Land

    Lehi's Family: Travels to the Promised Land recounts the story of Lehi and his family as they travel from Jerusalem to America, the Promised Land. Beautiful and engaging artwork portrays stories from 1 Nephi including obtaining the brass plates from the wicked Laban, Nephi's...
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  • Patient Zero by Peters, Marilee
    Marilee Peters

    Patient Zero

    Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying...
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  • Typhoid Epidemic by Abdo, Kenny
    Kenny Abdo

    Typhoid Epidemic

    This title focuses on the Typhoid epidemic and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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  • Ebola Outbreak by Abdo, Kenny
    Kenny Abdo

    Ebola Outbreak

    This title focuses on the Ebola outbreak and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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  • Vikings: History's Greatest Ship Builders and Seafarers World History Book Grade 3 Children's History by Baby Professor
    Baby Professor

    Vikings: History's Greatest Ship Builders and Seafarers World History Book Grade 3 Children's History

    Read about how and why the Vikings are hailed as history's greatest ship builders and seafarers. Through this book, your child will learn about the reasons why the Vikings had to travel by sea to find other lands. What were the navigation systems that...
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  • Invention of Phones by Reed, Jennifer
    Jennifer Reed

    Invention of Phones

    GRADES 3-6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of phones in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after look at how the invention of phones changed how the world communicates. INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: It's hard to imagine life...
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  • Macaroni & Cheese by Leaf, Christina
    Christina Leaf

    Macaroni & Cheese

    From thick Southern casseroles to the familiar blue box, macaroni and cheese is a comfort food for many. This low-level title takes readers through the history of this favorite food, and how it continues to change today. A timeline, origin map, and a preparation...
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  • Women Scientists Hidden in History by O'Brien, Cynthia
    Cynthia O'Brien

    Women Scientists Hidden in History

    Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon - a big deal in ancient times when perfume was used in medicine and important ceremonies. This...
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  • Women Inventors Hidden in History by Custance, Petrice
    Petrice Custance

    Women Inventors Hidden in History

    We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a...
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  • Women Explorers Hidden in History by Rodger, Ellen
    Ellen Rodger

    Women Explorers Hidden in History

    There's no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is slim mention of them in most history books. This exciting book...
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  • Women Rulers Hidden in History by Eason, Sarah
    Sarah Eason

    Women Rulers Hidden in History

    Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders....
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  • Women Inventors Hidden in History by Custance, Petrice
    Petrice Custance

    Women Inventors Hidden in History

    We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a...
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  • Buses by Meister, Cari
    Cari Meister

    Buses

    Hop on board and let young readers in PreK-2 explore the different types of buses in their community and in the world. Cover the basics of why the wheels on the bus go round and round, as well as a brief history of buses....
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  • I'm Curious About Arthur Ashe by White, Daisy
    Daisy White

    I'm Curious About Arthur Ashe

    The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Arthur Ashe was the first black man to win the Wimbledon tennis tournament, but this victory was not easy. Arthur grew up in Virginia in...
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  • Strange Medicine by Farndon, John
    John Farndon

    Strange Medicine

    It's easy to take a pill when we aren't feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren't always so easy--or effective. Some seemed downright disgusting. Wine infused with a venomous snake was...
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  • Tiny Killers by Farndon, John
    John Farndon

    Tiny Killers

    Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. But over time, those ideas changed. A Dutch scientist saw bacteria through his microscope....
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  • Children of the Past: Archaeology and the Lives of Kids by Huey, Lois Miner
    Lois Miner Huey

    Children of the Past: Archaeology and the Lives of Kids

    Do you have much in common with kids from long ago? Sure, their clothes and homes looked different. They ate different food and might not have ever gone to school. But they also made art--just like you. They helped their families with chores--just like...
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  • More Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from ADA Lovelace to Misty Copeland by McCann, Michelle Roehm
    Michelle Roehm McCann

    More Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from ADA Lovelace to Misty Copeland

    From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty. Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look...
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  • Top Dogs: Canines That Made History by MacLeod, Elizabeth
    Elizabeth MacLeod

    Top Dogs: Canines That Made History

    For the millions of kids who love dogs, this book tells the stories of 8 amazing canines through the ages whose actions influenced the course of history. Author Liz MacLeod's kid-friendly, narrative style captures the time and place when the events took place as...
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  • History's Secret Groups by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    History's Secret Groups

    Brings to light 12 of history's secret groups including The Knights Templar whose purpose was to protect travelers to holy sites after the Crusades; The Freemasons, one of the world's oldest secret societies that performs charity work; The Molly Maguires who began in Ireland...
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  • Forgotten History of Everyday Inventions by Hutchison, Patricia
    Patricia Hutchison

    Forgotten History of Everyday Inventions

    Brings to light 12 forgotten everyday inventions including how pie tins inspired the ever-popular Frisbee; how an engineer's walk in the woods with his dog led to the creation of Velcro; how basketball was invented because young men at a YMCA were restless during...
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  • Forgotten Americans Who Made History by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    Forgotten Americans Who Made History

    Brings to light 12 forgotten Americans who made history such as Mary Elizabeth Bowser who pretended to be a slave so she could spy on a powerful Confederate family; Dave Kopay who was the first professional athlete to publicly declare he was gay; Henrietta...
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  • The Printing Press by Sabelko, Rebecca
    Rebecca Sabelko

    The Printing Press

    Read all about it! The history of the printing press started centuries ago. Through the years, it has been used to share news, make books more affordable, and make information more accessible. And it still helps people communicate today! This title explores the history...
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  • The Personal Computer by Oachs, Emily Rose
    Emily Rose Oachs

    The Personal Computer

    Not even a century ago, a computer took up an entire room. Today, a computer can fit inside your pocket! Over decades of technological advancement, the personal computer has shaped the world in ways that are still being determined. This powerful invention has changed...
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  • The Automobile by Oachs, Emily Rose
    Emily Rose Oachs

    The Automobile

    The 20th century approaches, and life is about to change forever! Inventors across the world race to invent and innovate automobile designs. Which ones will end up on top? Anyone who has ever ridden in a car will appreciate this fascinating title about how...
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  • The Airplane by Oachs, Emily Rose
    Emily Rose Oachs

    The Airplane

    The Wright Brothers famously made the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. But the history of human flight goes back much further! This title details the experimentation and innovation that went into the creation of the airplane. Special features highlight important airplanes as...
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  • Roald Amundsen Explores the South Pole by Yomtov, Nel
    Nel Yomtov

    Roald Amundsen Explores the South Pole

    For Roald Amundsen, a passion for adventure started early on. As a young boy he slept with the windows open even during frigid Norwegian winters to prepare himself for the life of polar exploration. Be sure to bundle up for this thrilling read!Author: Nel...
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  • The Loch Ness Monster by McClellan, Ray
    Ray McClellan

    The Loch Ness Monster

    The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the...
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  • Haunted Houses by Higgins, Nadia
    Nadia Higgins

    Haunted Houses

    Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young...
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  • Area 51 by Higgins, Nadia
    Nadia Higgins

    Area 51

    Is Area 51 a testing ground for new military aircraft, or a center for reverse engineering alien technology? The intense secrecy surrounding this Air Force base in southern Nevada has led to a wide range of speculations. Read more about the unusual phenomena surrounding...
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  • Alien Abductions by McClellan, Ray
    Ray McClellan

    Alien Abductions

    Are we alone in this universe? Some people claim to have been contacted or even taken hostage by aliens! Read some of their stories and decide for yourself in this mysterious title for young readers.Author: Ray McClellanISBN-10: 1626171009ISBN-13: 9781626171008Publisher: EpicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Format: Library...
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  • Jamaica by Owings, Lisa
    Lisa Owings

    Jamaica

    Jamaica is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea known for its Reggae music and spicy foods. Some Jamaicans do not cut their hair! They prefer to twist their hair into dreadlocks instead. Young readers will learn about the history of Jamaica and...
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