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Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her works published, Phillis Wheatley. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special...
17242) Michelle Obama
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about US First Lady Michelle Obama and how she supported healthy living. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.--Publisher's website.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where the statue came from, how she was built, and what American ideas she represents.
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Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
By the mid-1800s, thousands of white settlers were traveling westward through the Great Plains. Pioneers built farms and ranches, and companies laid railroads and dug mines. But the plains were the homeland and hunting grounds for many Native Americans. To protect their traditional lands, Native American warriors attacked white homes and settlements. The U.S. government tried to keep the peace by promising to keep white settlers and soldiers out of...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Find out everything there is to know about the winner of the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, Billie Eilish! Full of photos, interviews, lyrics, and more! A "Lovely" must-buy for Billie Eilish fans. 100% unofficial! Billie Eilish has taken the music world by storm! With her unique sound and statement style, Billie is one of a kind. Discover everything from what happened when Billie got her start with the viral hit "Ocean Eyes" to how her...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A Very First Yoga Book for Little Learners. Strong like a Mountain. Tall as a Tree. We are Warriors 1, 2, 3! This playful and bright introduction to yoga aimed directly at the toddler set features fun, rhyming text and photographs of children from ages 1 to 5 doing easy poses that youngsters will love learning. Each pose featured, from Mountain pose, Tree pose, and the Warrior poses to Cobra pose, Happy Baby pose, the Lotus position, and more, is...
17247) Electricity and magnetism
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Electricity and Magnetism, provides information on static electricity, electric current, magnets, and electromagnets
17249) Brave the wild river: the untold story of two women who mapped the botany of the Grand Canyon
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English
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Description
"The riveting tale of two pioneering botanists and their historic boat trip down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. In the summer of 1938, botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter set off to run the Colorado River, accompanied by an ambitious and entrepreneurial expedition leader, a zoologist, and two amateur boatmen. With its churning waters and treacherous boulders, the Colorado was famed as the most dangerous river in the world. Journalists...
17250) Barack Obama
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Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's 44th president, Barack Obama. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information...
17251) Albert Einstein
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Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of noted physicist Albert Einstein. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information encourage...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The wordsmith Lewis Carroll is famed for the freewheeling world of Wonderland in his beloved classics Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. In this gloriously illustrated picture book, Carroll's childlike love of life is showcased alongside his brilliance at creating and adapting playful words and phrases.
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English
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"New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actress, and producer Phoebe Robinson is back with a new essay collection that is equal parts thoughtful, hilarious, and sharp about human connection, race, hair, travel, dating, Black excellence, and more. Written in Phoebe's unforgettable voice and with her unparalleled wit, Robinson's latest collection, laced with spot-on pop culture references, takes on a wide range of topics. From the values she learned...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In Filmish, cartoonist Edward Ross takes us on an exhilarating ride through the history of cinema, using comics to uncover the magic and mechanics behind our favorite movies. Exploring everything from censorship to set design, Ross spotlights the films and film-makers that embody this provocative and inventive medium, from the pioneers of early cinema to the innovators shaping the movies of today, from A Trip to the Moon to Inception and beyond"--Page...
17255) Meet Lionel Messi
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Soccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life"--
17257) Ms. Gloria Steinem: a life
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Throughout the years, Gloria Steinem is perhaps the single-most iconic figure associated with women's rights, her name practically synonymous with the word "feminism."
Documenting everything from her boundary-pushing journalistic career to the foundation of Ms. magazine to being awarded the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom, Winifred Conkling's Ms. Gloria Steinem: A Life is a meticulously researched YA biography that is sure to satisfy even the...
17258) Creepy creatures!
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Dispel the ancient myths of slithering snakes and spooky soaring bats! Learn how they see, smell, eat, and protect themselves. See why hairless mole rats have earned the title as ugliest animal and what creates the hiss in Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Spiders, tarantulas, and frogs round out the program.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Margaret Thatcher was born in a British town called Grantham. Her family owned a grocery store and lived in an apartment above it. Young Margaret learned a lot from how the shop was run. When she became prime minister, she would put those lessons to good use. It was no easy thing to do. But Margaret Thatcher was one of the toughest politicians of her time. After all, it was not for nothing that they called her the Iron Lady."--
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Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Collecting trash and recycling, processing it, and carrying it to its final destination are some of the most important challenges cities face. Providing Waste Solutions for a City examines each step in these processes, including innovative ways in which cities are making their waste systems more environmentally friendly. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
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