Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The TwentyOne
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HarperCollins Made in Asian America A History for Young People
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Teaching for Change
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HarperCollins Jimmys Rhythm and Blues
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Dream and the Hope
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Friedel and Gina
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HarperCollins Archaeologists Dig for Clues
Book SynopsisRead and find out about what archaeologists are looking for, how they find it, and what their finds reveal in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Archaeologists on a dig work very much like detectives at a crime scene. Every chipped rock, charred seed, or fossilized bone could be a clue to how people lived in the past.In a starred review, School Library Journal called this a delightful book that students will return to again and again. It''s a fun introduction to the basics of archaeology and what you need to know to go on a dig.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It''s a Level 2 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms
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HarperCollins Mummies Made in Egypt
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Red Scarf Girl
Book SynopsisPublishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children''s Book * ALA Booklist Editors'' ChoiceIn the tradition of The Diary of Anne Frank and I Am Malala, this is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. This edition includes a detailed glossary, pronunciation guide, discussion questions, and a Q&A with the author. It''s 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, popularity, and a bright future in Communist China. But it''s also the year that China''s leader, Mao Ze-dong, launches the Cultural Revolution—and Ji-li''s world begins to fall apart.Over the next few years, peopl
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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Houghton Mifflin Pride of Puerto Rico
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Little, Brown & Company I Am Malala The Girl Who Stood Up for Education
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LB Kids Dream Big Little One
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated board book edition of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by #1 New York Times bestselling author Vashti Harrison showcases women who changed the world, and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.Dream Big, Little One features eighteen trailblazing Black women in American history, including heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things—bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air, or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages took a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing.
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Little, Brown & Company Think Big Little One Vashti Harrison
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LB Kids Follow Your Dreams Little One
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Little Dreamers Visionary Women Around the World
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LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R The Dream Big Little One Collection
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers How the Word Is Passed Adapted for Young Readers
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HarperCollins The Prisoners of Breendonk
Book SynopsisFort Breendonk was built in the early 1900s to protect Antwerp, Belgium, from possible German invasion. Damaged at the start of World War I, it fell into disrepair . . . until the Nazis took it over after their invasion of Belgium in 1940. Never designated an official concentration camp by the SS and instead labeled a 'reception' camp where prisoners were held until they were either released or transported, Breendonk was no less brutal. About 3,600 prisoners were held there—just over half of them survived. As one prisoner put it, 'I would prefer to spend nineteen months at Buchenwald than nineteen days at Breendonk.' With access to the camp and its archives and with rare photos and artwork, James M. Deem pieces together the story of the camp by telling the stories of its victims—Jews, communists, resistance fighters, and common criminals—for the first time in an English-language publication. Leon Nolis's haunting photography of the camp today accompani
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St. Martin's Press Under a Red Sky
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Earthrise
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Random House Children's Books George Washington Dog Step Into Reading Level 3 Quality Step Into Reading 3
Book SynopsisChildren will delight at this little-known-story about our nation's first president, George Washington, that makes for perfect President's Day readers!Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! This Step 3 History Reader is about George Washington fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. These books are for children who are ready to read on their own.
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HarperCollins My Own Two Feet
Book SynopsisTold in her own words, My Own Two Feetis Newbery Medal''winning author Beverly Cleary''s second heartfelt and relatable memoir.The New Yorkercalled Beverly Cleary''s first volume of memoirs,A Girl From Yamhill, a warm, honest book, as interesting as any novel.Now the creator of the classic children''s stories millions grew up with continues her own fascinating story. Here is Beverly Cleary, from college years to the publication of her first book. It is a fascinating look at her life and a writing career that spans three generations, continuing to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.Beverly Cleary''sbooks have sold more than 85 million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine different languages, which speaks to the worldwide reach and love of her stories. She was honored witha Newbery Honor for Ramona and Her Father and a second one for Ramona Quimby, Age 8. She received the John Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, which was inspired by letters she''d received from children. Her autobiographies, A Girl from Yamhill and My Own Two Feet, are a wonderful way to get to know more about this most beloved children''s book author.
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Random House USA Inc Unbroken The Young Adult Adaptation
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Random House USA Inc Unbroken The Young Adult Adaptation
Book SynopsisIn this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian''s courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history''s most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. As a boy, he had been a clever delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had chann
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Great Issues in American History Vol. I
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Random House Children's Books Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt Landmark Books Pharaohs
Book SynopsisFor more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen
Book SynopsisIt's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers
Book SynopsisLearn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book within the #1 New York Times bestelling series, author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Alexander Hamilton
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Ben Franklin
Book SynopsisBen Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
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Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Helen Keller
Book SynopsisAt age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers'' understanding of the subject.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was John F Kennedy Who Was Paperback
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Grosset and Dunlap Who Was King Tut
Book SynopsisEver since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut’s treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Anne Frank
Book SynopsisIn her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Annes life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Abraham Lincoln
Book SynopsisBorn to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.
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Penguin Random House LLC Who Was Jackie Robinson Who Was Paperback
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Dr. Seuss
Book SynopsisTed Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books- like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Paul Revere Who Was Paperback
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Penguin Random House LLC What Was Pearl Harbor
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Ulysses S. Grant
Book SynopsisUlysses S. Grant certainly does not have the typical war hero “back story.” Although a graduate of West Point, he never wanted to be a soldier and was terrified when he first saw battle. However, during the Civil War, after many Northern generals failed to deliver decisive victories, U.S. Grant rose to what the times required. He took command of Union forces, helped bring the war to an end in 1865, and went on to serve two terms as president.
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Book SynopsisWhen Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corp of Discovery left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn't. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Henry Ford Who Was Paperback
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Susan B Anthony
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Joan of Arc
Book SynopsisJoan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years'' War. For generations, France had been besieged by the British. At age 11, Joan began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. By the time she was a teenager, she was leading troops into battle in the name of her country. Though she was captured and executed for her beliefs, Joan of Arc became a Catholic saint and has since captured the world''s imagination.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Where Is The Great Wall
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Sojourner Truth
Book SynopsisAlmost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story until her death in 1883 at age eighty-six. In this easy-to-read biography, Yona Zeldis McDonough continues to share that remarkable story.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Levi Strauss
Book SynopsisHow did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family''s dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn''t looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.
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