Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Tommy Nelson Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing true story of how one Native American's suffering, generosity, and friendship led to the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. From New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas, this historical adventure story shows that the actual hero of Plymouth was neither European nor Native American, but God.
£13.13
Union Square & Co. What Was Americas Deadliest War And Other
Book SynopsisWho fired the first shots in the American Civil War? Where were the fiercest battles fought? How did Lincoln free millions of slaves with one document? The author answers all these and other 'must-know' questions about the war that pitted brother against brother and tore the United States apart.
£7.70
Picture Window Books Benjamin Franklin Writer Inventor Statesman
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£999.99
Capstone Press Illustrated Timeline of Inventions Inventors
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Capstone Press Escaping Titanic A Young Girls True Story of
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£10.69
Tyndale House Publishers The Epic Bible
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£30.88
Abrams Searching for Sarah Rector
Book SynopsisSearching for Sarah Rector brings to light the mystery of Sarah Rector. At the age of eleven, Sarah was famously hailed as "the wealthiest coloured girl in the world.". Even so, she was powerless and in the whirlwind of drama--and danger--she had disappeared. Out of a trove of primary documents, Bolden pieces together the events of Sarah's life.Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "This handsome volume with its many photographs is carefully sourced and has a helpful glossary, illustration credits and index. Bolden admirably tells a complex story while modeling outstanding research strategy, as her insightful author's note attests." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "This book will be extremely useful to teachers and librarians." * School Library Journal, starred review *Bolden's remarks on tracking down Sarah's story will appeal to those who enjoy untangling historical mysteries. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
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Abrams Donner Dinner Party Bigger Badder Edition
Book SynopsisIn author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s Donner Dinner Party: Bigger & Badder Edition,experience the hit New York Times bestselling Hazardous Tale graphic novel in a deluxe, oversized edition featuring 16 brand-new pages of bonus material! In the spring of 1846, a group of families left Illinois and began the long journey to California. To save time, they took an ill-advised shortcut—with disastrous consequences. Bad weather, bad choices, and just plain bad luck forced the pioneers to spend a long, cold winter in the mountains, slowly starving. What they did to stay alive and the lengths that others went to in order to rescue them make this one of the most tragic and infamous stories of the American frontier.Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales! Read them all—if you dare!One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale (#1)Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Tale (#2)Donner Dinner Par
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Abrams We the People
Book SynopsisAward-winning author Don Brown explores the history of democracy in the United States in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series. The Greek word democracy comes from demos (people) and kratos (rule)—meaning “the people hold power.” In this timely graphic novel, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown explores the history of democracy—from civilization’s beginnings as hunter-gatherers to the birth of monarchies and vast empires, and from the earliest republics to our present-day government. Narrated by Abigail Adams, We the People! explores how Athenian and Greek assemblies inspired our legislative and judiciary branches; how Enlightenment ideals of reason, toleration, and human progress shaped our founding fathers’ thinking; how Mali’s Manden Charter and England’s Magna Carta influenced our Bill of Rights; and how the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy diTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "?Engagingly informal, more cogent than ever, and rich in rare facts and insights." * Kirkus Reviews ***STARRED REVIEW** “Brown has proven to be the graphic novel gold standard in fact-driven, deeply humane middle grade history. Here, he's managed to hit upon a yet more urgent and relevant topic than the vaccine-centered previous volume (Shot in the Arm, 2021). Brown never skimps on crucial, lesser-considered nuances. His history may move at a breakneck pace, but he preserves details for our fascination, and never in the face of the Big Idea’s greatness does he let slip away the struggle of women and Black, Asian, or Indigenous people. Brown’s loose, jaunty Schoolhouse Rock–style art.” * Booklist *“Watercolor-like illustrations draw the reader’s eye without creating sensory overload. Readers will easily be able to follow the flow of the panels with clear cues from the text. Those who have read other books in the series will love this new installment. This is a must-buy for any public or school library.” * School Library Journal *
£14.91
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Abes Honest Words
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Fredericks Journey
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£16.19
National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Hatshepsut
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National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Elizabeth I
Book SynopsisNo one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished the young princess in the line of succession after her half brother and her half sister. Endowed with immense personal courage and a keen awareness of her responsibility as a ruler, Elizabeth commanded throughout her reign the unwavering respect and allegiance of her subjects.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
£8.33
National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Marco Polo
Book SynopsisIn a life of ceaseless exploration, Marco Polo pushed out the borders of his narrow medieval world. Born in Venice in 1254, the young Marco Polo first met his father at age 15, when the elder Polo returned from a trading expedition to the East. The father''s tales of the court of the Kublai Khan in China ignited a lifelong passion for adventure in the son. The Polos set out for China in 1271, traveling through the Middle East, across the Gobi Desert, to Khanbaliq in China. The journey took four years. Kublai Khan took a great liking to Marco Polo, employing him as a spy throughout his vast empire. Marco traveled and observed the cultures of Sumatra, Sri Lanka, and India in this capacity. His notes later became one of the world''s great travel books, The Description of the World.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids Harriet Tubman Secret Agent How Daring Slaves and
Book SynopsisThomas B. Allen’s follow-up to the multi-award-winning George Washington, Spymaster is now available in paperback. This compelling biography tells the amazing tale of Harriet Tubman using details uncovered from military and intelligence archives, diaries and little-known memoirs from ex-slaves. In a compelling narrative, surprising new facts about Harriet’s story are brought to light: readers discover that the ex-slave who led hundreds to freedom along the Underground Railroad was also a spy for the Union Army!Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent brings readers deep into the undercover world of African-American spies—enslaved and liberated—risking everything in the name of freedom. How were the Underground Railroad and slave songs used to pass secret messages? What were contrabands and black dispatches? What did Harriet share with the Secret Six and a maidservant in the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis? The answers are revealed as hist
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National Geographic Kids If Stones Could Speak
Book SynopsisWhat are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts. Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England
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National Geographic Kids Lost Boy Lost Girl Escaping Civil War in Sudan
Book SynopsisOne of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two convey the best of African values while relating searing accounts of famine and war. There’s warmth as well, in their humorous tales of adapting to American life. For its importance as a primary source, for its inclusion of the rarely told female perspective of Sudan’s lost children, for its celebration of human resilience, this is the perfect story to inform and inspire young readers.
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National Geographic Kids Lost Boy Lost Girl
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National Geographic Kids Everything Castles
Book SynopsisYoung readers will be spellbound by this story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways, and medieval characters, made all the more vivid by true tales from experts in the field. Fun facts and photos, including reenactment shots, illuminate the lives of the inhabitants and the fascinating histories of castles.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids Witches
Book SynopsisTackling the same twisted subject as Stacy Schiff''s much-lauded book The Witches: Salem, 1692, this Sibert Honor book for young readers features unique scratchboard illustrations, chilling primary source material, and powerful narrative to tell the true tale. In the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two girls began to twitch, mumble, and contort their bodies into strange shapes. The doctor tried every remedy, but nothing cured the young Puritans. He grimly announced the dire diagnosis: the girls were bewitched! And then the accusations began. The riveting, true story of the victims, accused witches, crooked officials, and mass hysteria that turned a mysterious illness affecting two children into a witch hunt that took over a dozen people’s lives and ruined hundreds more unfolds in chilling, novelistic detail—complete with stylized black-white-and-red scratchboard illustrations of young girls having wild fits in the cou
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National Geographic Kids The Skull in the Rock How a Scientist a Boy and
Book SynopsisFrom the fossil hunter who discovered the Homo naledi fossils in September 2015, this book is an amazing account of Lee Berger’s 2008 hunt -- with the help of his curious 9-year-old son -- for a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have been direct ancestors of modern humans. The discovery of two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossils of an adult female and young male, known as Australopiitecus sediba, has been hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history. The fossils reveal what may be one of humankind's oldest ancestors.Berger believes the skeletons they found on the Malapa site in South Africa could be the Rosetta stone that unlocks our understanding of the genus Homo and may just redesign the human family tree.Berger, an Eagle Scout and National Geographic Grantee, is the Reader in Human Evolution and the Public Understanding of Science in the Institute for Human Evolution at
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National Geographic Kids Abraham Lincoln National Geographic ReadersLevel
Book SynopsisThe most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resourc
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National Geographic Kids Martin Luther King Jr National Geographic Readers
Book SynopsisThe most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this level three biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids Anne Frank National Geographic Kids Readers Level
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£14.90
National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Alexander
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National Geographic Kids Mozart The Boy Who Changed the World with His
Book SynopsisAt 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings and queens of the age, learn of the young Mozart's favorite games, see the clothes he wore, and the new musical instruments of the time. The lively text also gives readers an appreciation of Mozart's vast legacy of immortal music.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Weird But True Ripped
Book SynopsisDid you know that a town in Spain celebrates an annual Tomato fight? That British police are still searching for crooks who stole 60,000 bees from their hive? These are just a few of the bizarre but totally true stories you'll find in this exciting new addition to the popular Weird But True series that prove fact IS often stranger than fiction! In keeping with Weird But True's signature style, this book features cool photos, a fun design, and plenty of zany stories from current day and history.
£20.80
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of
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National Geographic Kids Genius A Photobiography of Albert Einstein
Book SynopsisOn the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the special theory of relativity, this National Geographic photobiography chronicles the life of one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. Through compelling text and stirring archival photographs, the author recounts Einstein's life from his privileged childhood in Austria through the crucial years during World War II, and his death 50 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. Young readers learn about Einstein's remarkable theories that still influence technologies of today and discover the causes he passionately supported such as disarmament and civil liberties.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA
Book SynopsisHappy 100th Birthday, National Parks! Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures -- from Acadia to Zion -- in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon. Filled with color photos, information on animals, fascinating lists, fun facts, maps, cool things to do, conservation tips, and much more -- think of this book as your trusted guide to these most majestic of places.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA
Book SynopsisHappy 100th Birthday, National Parks! Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures -- from Acadia to Zion -- in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon. Filled with color photos, information on animals, fascinating lists, fun facts, maps, cool things to do, conservation tips, and much more -- think of this book as your trusted guide to these most majestic of places.
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National Geographic Kids Celebrate Chinese New Year
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National Geographic Books National Geographic Kids Weird But True Ripped
Book SynopsisExtra! Extra! Read all about it! Discover the most bizarre and surprising news stories that are hard to believe but totally true. These wacky gems are taken from real news stories on subjects you might expect to find in your local paper -- world news, sports, science, entertainment, food, travel, and more. Did you know that scientists invented a “salmon cannon” to catapult fish along their migration route? Or that a man traveled 1,800 miles across Europe eating garbage? Or that a herd of flatulent cows in Germany blew the roof off their barn? These amazing real-life stories prove that fact is often stranger than fiction.
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National Geographic Kids Holidays Around the World Celebrate Hanukkah With
Book SynopsisWith dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Readers Ibn alHaytham
Book SynopsisCelebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the Father of Optics, Ibn al-Haytham!During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the Dark Ages in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, 1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham, that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.
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National Geographic Books Ibn AlHaytham The Man Who Discovered How We See
Book SynopsisCelebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the Father of Optics, Ibn al-Haytham!During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the Dark Ages in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, 1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham, that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.Trade Review"An illuminating introduction to both a significant era in the history of science and one of its brightest stars." -- Kirkus"This book details the life of one of the most important men of the tenth century, whose name is nevertheless unfamiliar to most young readers... Captions contextualize the colorful images that dot the text; these images include paintings, photographs of artifacts, and maps celebrating the glory of the golden age of Islam. A glossary defines words to know and includes images to explain each term." -- Booklist.
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National Geographic Kids Walt Disney National Geographic Kids Readers
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National Geographic Kids holidays around the world celebrate valentines
Book SynopsisCelebrate Valentine’s Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday’s importance and meaning. The history of the holiday is shrouded in mystery, but we do know that Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a time for red roses, candy hearts, and frilly greeting cards. Readers learn that some historians trace the feast of the patron saint of love to ancient Greek and Roman festivals that signaled the beginning of spring, which officially began in February in ancient Rome. We discover how, according to one legend, St. Valentine was a priest imprisoned for defying the emperor. Before being put to
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National Geographic Kids Celebrate Thanksgiving
Book SynopsisThanksgiving is the original American holiday. When the Pilgrims sat down to give thanks for the hard-won bounty of their new world, they continued a Native American tradition that would become a focal point in the calendar of all generations of Americans to come. The author relates this holiday to the harvest festivals celebrated by thankful believers of many faiths all over the globe. The book''s stunning pictures show the celebration in its historical and cultural aspects, and the back matter contains a delicious Thanksgiving recipe, a glossary, and a useful list of holiday references and resources. Dr. Elizabeth Pleck gives readers, parents, and teachers an historical and cultural background to this unique American tradition in her informative note.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Kids The World of the Bible Biblical Stories and the
Book SynopsisTravel back to ancient times to revisit classic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Learn fascinating facts about biblical history, then explore that same landscape as archaeologists are studying it today. Unearth clues about where these stories took place and how people in that time period might have lived. Stories include the Garden of Eden, Joseph in Egypt, Moses and the Ten Commandments, the birth of Jesus, Paul's conversion, and many more. Classic paintings and photos of the Middle East today enrich the archaeological explanations. Kids don't just revisit classic Bible stories in this book ... they'll dig deeper into the history behind the tales to learn more about the biblical world.
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National Geographic Kids Dog Days of History
Book SynopsisKids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man''s best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby.What is it we love about dogs so much? From ancient times to the present, dogs have guarded us, worked with us, marched off to war with us, and of course, just sat on the couch with us for a cuddle. Throughout the course of human history, this partnership deepened from dogs doing a service into friendship. Dogs have been by our side through it all, and this book tracks our common story from wild wolves in ancient civilizations to modern-day breeds, highlighting famous pooches of the past and present along the way. You''ll chuckle through the ages as you catch up with the wonders of man''s best friend.
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National Geographic Kids Dog Days of History The Incredible Story of Our
Book SynopsisKids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby.What is it we love about dogs so much? From ancient times to the present, dogs have guarded us, worked with us, marched off to war with us, and of course, just sat on the couch with us for a cuddle. Throughout the course of human history, this partnership deepened from dogs doing a service into friendship. Dogs have been by our side through it all, and this book tracks our common story from wild wolves in ancient civilizations to modern-day breeds, highlighting famous pooches of the past and present along the way. You'll chuckle through the ages as you catch up with the wonders of man's best friend.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Readers Alexander
Book SynopsisFans of American history and the hit Broadway play are sure to enjoy the true story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in this Level 3 biographical Reader from National Geographic Kids.Learn all about the revolutionary life of one of America''s most popular historic figures. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. The expert-vetted text, brilliant photos, and fun approach to reading are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.
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National Geographic Kids Alexander Hamilton National Geographic Kids
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Disney Publishing Group Real Dragons National Geographic Kids Readers
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National Geographic Kids Historys Mysteries Freaky Phenomena
Book SynopsisCurious kids itching for real-life Indiana Jones-like intrigue will get swept away with the next book in this spine-tingling series about solving puzzles of the past--from whole civilizations that have vanished to mystifying monuments and urban legends.Fans of Night at the Museum and the Indiana Jones saga will be fascinated by these real-life mysteries: Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? The next book in this exciting new series will cover even more of history''s most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut''s tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what
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National Geographic Kids Just Joking Jumbo 2
Book SynopsisLaugh your tail off with a jumbo-size, jam-packed joke book featuring 1,000 jokes and 1,000 photos.With silly facts that are strangely true, laughable lists, conversation jokes, and long-story jokes with hilarious endings, this full-color, supersize book will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Sidesplitting topics include funny stuff about pets, technology, spooky sensations, adventures, around-the-world wonders, animals, myths and legends, dinosaurs, music, and treasure hunting. Between giggles and guffaws, hoots and hahas you can enjoy tons of hilarious photos with silly captions. It's the perfect combination of laughing, learning, and maybe jump-starting a career in comedy!
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