Educational: History
Penguin Putnam Inc So You Want to Be President
Book SynopsisThis new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Perfect for this election year--and every year!
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Red Bandanna Young Readers Adaptation
Book SynopsisWinner of the Christopher Award An ILA-CBC Children’s Choices Book A NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Welles Crowther did not see himself as hero. He was just an ordinary kid who played sports, volunteered at his local fire department, and eventually headed off to college and then Wall Street to start a career. Throughout it all, he always kept a red bandanna in his pocket, a gift from his father. On September 11, 2001, Welles was working on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when the Twin Towers were attacked. That day, Welles made a fearless choice and in doing so, saved many lives. The survivors didn’t know his name, but one of them remembered a single detail clearly: the man was wearing a red bandanna. Welles Crowther was a hero. Award-winning ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi brings Welles''s inspirational story of selflessness and compassion to life in this accessible young readers’ a
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Duel
Book SynopsisLearn more about the men who inspired Hamilton: The Musical in this fascinating look at the historical friends turned revolutionary rivals!In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college--one at Princeton, the other at Columbia--and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and harsh criticism for the other?Judith St. George's lively biography, told in alternating chapters, brings to life two complex men who played major roles in the formation of the United States.
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Guts
Book SynopsisGuess what -- Gary Paulsen was being kind to Brian. In Guts, Gary tells the real stories behind the Brian books, the stories of the adventures that inspired him to write Brian Robeson's story: working as an emergency volunteer; the death that inspired the pilot's death in Hatchet; plane crashes he has seen and near-misses of his own. He describes how he made his own bows and arrows, and takes readers on his first hunting trips, showing the wonder and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares special memories, such as the night he attracted every mosquito in the county, or how he met the moose with a sense of humor, and the moose who made it personal. There's a handy chapter on 'Eating Eyeballs and Guts or Starving: The Fine Art of Wilderness Nutrition.' Recipes included. Readers may wonder how Gary Paulsen survived to write all of his books -- well, it took guts.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Johnny Appleseed
Book SynopsisWith a bag of seeds and a pot on his head, John Chapman set out West to plant apple trees. He made lots of friends and planted lots of trees. Pretty soon, people started to call him Johnny Appleseed.
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Penguin Putnam Inc F Is for Flag Reading Railroad Books
Book SynopsisJune 14 is Flag Day, but with so many American flags proudly displayed, every day seems like Flag Day. Perfect for reading together with a young child, F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.
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Penguin Putnam Inc L Is for Liberty Railroad Books
Book SynopsisFor more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has stood proudly in New York Harbor, welcoming people from near and far. Perfect for reading together with a young child, L Is for Liberty uses simple language and bold illustrations to celebrate the statue, her history, and the freedom she stands for.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Daniel Boone Who Was Paperback
Book SynopsisCalled the Great Pathfinder, Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbol of America's pioneering spirit Boone was a skilled outdoorsman and an avid reader although he never attended school. Sydelle Kramer skillfully recounts Boone's many adventures such as the day he rescued his own daughter from kidnappers.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Unraveling the History of Mummies Around the
Book SynopsisThe creators of Grossology continue the icky, sticky history lesson with this reader about mummies from around the world. With hilarious illustrations and disgusting facts about mummies, this Level 4 reader will keep readers wrapped up for hours!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Marco Polo
Book SynopsisThe story of Marco Polo''s famous adventures now in Spanish! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, highly readable Quien fue . . . ? biography. Over one hundred black-and-white illustrations bring Marco Polo''s story to life.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Steve Jobs
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Battle of Gettysburg
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the March on Washington
Book SynopsisOn August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Davy Crockett
Book SynopsisDavy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo.
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Panama Canal
Book SynopsisBefore 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world’s most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was Ellis Island
Book SynopsisFrom 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. Ellis Island was not restored until the 1980s, when Americans from all over the country donated more than $150 million. It opened to the public once again in 1990 as a museum. Learn more about America''s history, and perhaps even your own, through the story of one of the most popular landmarks in the country.
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Hindenburg
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Mount Rushmore
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is the Grand Canyon
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Leif Erikson
Book SynopsisHold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series!Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland almost five centuries before Christopher Columbus even set sail! Leif the Lucky and the other fierce, sea-fearing pirates were accomplished navigators who raided foreign lands for resources, hunted for their food, and passed down Old Norse myths from one generation to the next. This book gives readers a detailed account of what life was like during the time of the Vikings.
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Penguin USA The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fabiny S Who Was A. A. Milne
Book SynopsisFind out how stories about his son''s stuffed bear, famously known as Winnie the Pooh, made A. A. Milne one of the world''s best-known children''s authors in this informative biography from the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series, Who Was?.Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne grew up with a love for exploring the woods with his brother and writing poems about their adventures. Alan carried that love into his adult life by exploring the woods with his son, Christopher Robin. Well known for his articles, plays, and novels, Alan considered himself a serious author. But one story about a stuffed bear changed his image forever. Inspired by his son and their time playing in the woods, Alan wrote a story about Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, on a hunt for honey. The story was an instant success, and soon everyone wanted to hear more about the boy, his bear, and the magical Hundred Acre Wood. Today, children all around the world
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Walt Disney World
Book SynopsisBuilding the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World.In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they planned to buy up lots of land, the price would have skyrocketed. So the Disneys cleverly covered up their trail, avoiding the Orlando airport and even using made-up names, like Walt and Roy Davis, for their flights. The deception worked. In covering the history of the Most Magical Place On Earth, Joan Holub takes readers both behind the scenes and underneath the park (there are secret employee-only tunnels that form one big circle under the Magic Kingdom). Loaded with fun facts, this book is a great companion to Who Was Walt Disney?
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Dutton Books for Young Readers Rons Big Mission
Book SynopsisNine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron''s obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage—it is a young man''s first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair''s life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Clever Hans The True Story of the Counting Adding
Book SynopsisThis true story of the incredible horse whose smarts stumped all of Berlin and changed science reads like a fabulous STEM mystery.Clever Hans was a horse who could do math problems, tell time, read, spell, and more . . . or could he? Even after seeing Hans answer questions correctly, some people thought it must be a hoax. Scientists began to investigate. Eventually, one scientist had a groundbreaking aha! moment and realized Hans was clever in a way no one had even imagined. Turns out Hans was so smart, he changed science!
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade The Constitution of the United States a True Book
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade True Books the Declaration of Independence
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Not Stated If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic If You Were
Book SynopsisWhat was it like to be a kid aboard the Titanic?On April 10, 1912, the legendary RMS Titanic set sail from England on its maiden voyage. Everyone believed the ship was unsinkable, but they were soon proven wrong. Many passengers in first, second, and third class were kids! Join William and Alice as they set sail aboard the Titanic and form an unexpected friendship. Follow them as they discover every corner of the magnificent ship and find out what happened when the Titanic collided with an iceberg and tragically began to sink!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, If You Were a Kid! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, If You Were a Kid will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade Florida a True Book My United States
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade If You Were a Kid Building a Pyramid If You Were
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Hachette Children's Group Ancient Greece a True Book Ancient Civilizations
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Scholastic Inc. If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade The Civil War True Books Civil War Paperback
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade Asia Rookie ReadAbout Geography Continents
Book SynopsisAn introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents'' geography, history, and wildlife.
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Houghton Mifflin Big Machines The Story of Virginia Lee Burton
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Houghton Mifflin Children of the Great Depression
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Houghton Mifflin Park Scientists
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Penguin Young Readers Campeonas del Ftbol Mundial
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Penguin Young Readers I am Curious
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Nellie Bly
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen, readers learn about the amazing life of Nellie Bly--and how she persisted. Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn''t easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Nellie Bly''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learninTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Nellie Bly:"A fast read, sure to engage transitioning independent readers or older reluctant reader [as well as] more sophisticated readers . . . A likable, meaningful addition to the She Persisted collection." --Kirkus Reviews"This welcome installment of the series will captivate an audience of varying reading levels with a fast pace, accessible language, and adventurous storytelling." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Virginia Apgar
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by bestselling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, readers learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar--and how she persisted. There weren''t many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn''t let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies. It''s a test that''s still used in hospitals across the world today!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Virginia Apgar''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice forTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Virginia Apgar:"A fast-paced tale that will spark curiosity—Dr. Apgar would approve." —Kirkus Reviews"Equally appealing for report writers and readers looking for role models." —Booklist
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Ruby Bridges
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby''s bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kidTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges: "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews"Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Florence Griffith Joyner
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner:"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner:"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fly Like a Girl One Womans Dramatic Fight in
Book SynopsisA Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history. With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive
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Random House USA Inc Trailblazers Amelia Earhart First Woman Over the
Book SynopsisMeet history's trailblazers! Get inspired by the true story of the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! A biography series for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.On June 19, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. From building her own roller coaster as a child, to climbing to the roof of her boarding school, Amelia was a born daredevil. Find out how the girl who loved watching air shows blazed a trail in aviation!Trailblazers celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. What kind of trail will you blaze?Don't miss the other Trailblazers biographies, including Neil Armstrong, Harriet Tubman, and Jane Goodall.Trade Review"The 'Trailblazers' series is the next step up from the "Who Is?' titles, in terms of the length and the depth of information" --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is Congress
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