Michael Burgan
2) Frankenstein
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Language
English
Description
A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. In graphic novel format.
3) Chile
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Language
English
Description
Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. They will find out how Chile is governed, what kinds...
4) Illinois
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Series
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Illinois, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
5) South Dakota
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of South Dakota.
6) New Mexico
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Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of New Mexico.
8) Rhode Island
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Rhode Island.
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Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Describes the people and events of the Great Depression. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a Bonus Army marcher, a teenager riding the rails, and a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
15) Peru
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Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
It's geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries. --Taken from back cover.
20) The Middle Ages
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Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...