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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
From the Revolutionary War through current events of the 21st century, "America" offers an in-depth look at the making of the nation. This interactive history book contains innovative novelty components including lift-the-flap postcards, removable song lyrics, and a fold-out replica of the Declaration of Independence.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"What if the impossible was actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if your imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war and totalitarian power. What if soldiers refused to carry weapons? What if fighter pilots...
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
"Explores several events that have baffled scientists and historians for years, such as the demise of dinosaurs, the "lost colony" of Roanoke, the sinking of the Maine, and the Hindenburg disaster"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Queen Cleopatra had coins made with her face on them. Japan put writer Ichiyō Higuchi on the 5,000 yen note more than 100 years after her death. And Eva Perón was the first Argentine woman on a bill. These biographies examine 15 extraordinary women who have appeared on coins or bills-and how they got there. Each inspiring story also digs deeper into different currencies and the customs of the time period"--
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals from looking at their bristly teeth, why butterflies shine and glitter in the sunlight from seeing their minute wing scales, how plants transport water and food around from examining a delicate leaf...
Author
Publisher
Hearst Home Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts-from early civilization up to the 21st century all around...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Stories about unsolved disappearances have surfaced throughout history. Lost explorers, missing armies, and hidden princes are just a few of these perplexing mysteries. Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about all kinds of mysterious disappearances."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's most mysterious places."--
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book will expand the horizons of teen and pre-teen readers in an exciting and engaging way, by debating the Greatest of All Time in a variety of categories. Topics include the greatest athlete of all time, greatest band, greatest inventor, greatest scientist, greatest writer, greatest sci-fi franchise, and more"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the disaster zone where frightful foods are killer. Discover the Swedish king who killed himself by stuffing his gut, the famous philosopher who was taken down by apricots, and how the love for beans killed in ancient Greece. There's so much to explore when it comes to disastrous deaths"--
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Poetic nonfiction text describes a child's sensory experience of various kinds of outdoor space. On each spread, facts related to observation center on a particular theme, including rain, animal homes, fruit, soil, flowers, seeds, water, roots, leaves, vegetables, pollinators, and the benefits of spending time outdoors."--
Author
Publisher
What on Earth Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"How was our universe made from a tiny speck of energy? Where did the first trees, plants, animals and humans come from? What happened to the dinosaurs? What was so miserable about medieval times? How were railroads and electricity invented? What are the perils of global warming? You might have many big questions about our planet, life and people. Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents with this captivating book by Christopher...
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilizations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything! The History of Everything...
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