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"Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous ride. But this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. The Navy even used copper from his copper mill for the bottoms of their ships. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. But Revere's midnight ride will...
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"John Sutter's entrance into American history began because of a rocky situation. He fled Switzerland in search of riches, leaving behind his wife and young children, because he owed people lots of money. After bartering his way from New York to the West Coast, Sutter started a settlement in California along the Sacramento River. But the Gold Rush changed Sutter's life forever. Primary source documents and lively sidebars help tell this story of a...
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"George Washington was one of the most influential figures in American history. How did the first president of the United States become such a strong leader? Learn about Washington's life and accomplishments, including his time working as a land surveyor and planter, his service in the Virginia militia and the French and Indian War, and his position as commander in chief ot the American army."--
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"A man of renowned courage, Sitting Bull was a great leader. What path led him to be such a brave chief? As a young man, Sitting Bull was a natural leader and great hunter. He was named leader of the Lakota nation and a holy man. General Custer and his troops were no match for Sitting Bull and his tribe when Custer attacked. Until his untimely death at Standing Rock Reservation, Sitting Bull was an important and influential figure in American history....
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"Arriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources bring to life the story of America's first African American female poet. Easy-to-read text highlights how Wheatley learned to speak English and to read and write. She even learned to read Latin. Soon she was writing poetry, but no one in Boston would publish her book because she was a slave. She had to look to...
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"When Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. But he longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his family and headed to Dodge City, Kansas. As a young cowboy in America's Wild West, Love broke wild horses and won shooting contests. Young readers will delight in learning about the adventures of this African American cowboy. A timeline, sidebars, and...
9) Up and Down
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Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down," repeated throughout the narrative with photographs displaying each action.
10) Day and Night
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What's the difference between day and night? This book introduces readers to the world of these opposites. Crisp color photographs support the text for young children who are just starting to read on their own.
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The catfish: it's big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing. No need for fancy equipment or exotic trips;...
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On average, there are between 50 and 60 volcanoes that erupt each year somewhere on Earth. Nature's fury holds our attention and our wonder. What is a volcano? How is one formed? Is there a way to predict eruptions? Readers find out the answers to these questions and more.
14) Back and Front
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With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own.
15) Scary Tsunamis
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On the average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the world, but thousands of people video record these tremendous feats of Mother Nature so we can see them up close. What is a tsunami? What causes one? Is there any way to predict them? Readers learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe during one.
18) Awful Avalanches
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What are avalanches? What causes them? Readers learn about avalanches and what is being done to keep people safe from them.
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Orangutan means "person of the forest" in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats? Who's working to save orangutans? Readers learn the latest facts about orangutans and learn how to help.
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