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Henry VIII
by Richard Brassey  Publisher Comments Henry VIII had 6 wives, 70 palaces, at least 13 courses for every meal, and 8 mattresses on his bed. But what he really wanted was a son. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful...
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Daniel Boone
by Kristin Petrie Synopsis - Colorful images bring these exciting men to life - Detailed maps illustrate each explorer's journeys - Discussion questions promote further reading - Full-color Photographs - Maps - Discussion Questions - Timeline - Index - Bolded Glossary Terms in...
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The Trailblazing Life of Daniel Boone and How Early Americans Took to the Road (Cheryl Harness Histories)
by Cheryl Harness Publisher Comments Daniel Boone's story is every young adventurer's fantasy: A childhood in Pennsylvania spent hunting on lands shared with Native Americans; a coming-of-age fighting in the French and Indian War; and the fulfillment of a life's dream with the blazing of...
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Salvador Dali (Artists in Their Time)
by Robert Anderson Publisher Comments From the classical to the contemporary, from impressionism to pop art, painters and sculptors from every era, every movement, and every country in the world are introduced in this superb series that brings children intimate portraits of the world's most...
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Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents (Time for Kids Biographies)
by Time For Kids Magazine Publisher Comments Take a close-up look at Benjamin Franklin, a jack-of-all-trades who served his country well. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from TIME For Kidsand#174;. Historical reproductions and contemporary...
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Hello, America: A Refugee's Journey from Auschwitz to the New World
by Livia Bitton-jackson Publisher Comments Having withstood the horrors of Auschwitz and made it out alive, eighteen-year-old Elli is more than ready to leave behind the painful memories and start fresh in America. What she is not fully prepared for, though, are all the challenges of creating a...
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Saint Bernadette Soubirous: Light in the Grotto (Encounter the Saints)
by Eileen Heffernan Publisher Comments In the latter part of the nineteenth century, this young French girl received apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Lourdes. Bernadette humbly embraced the honor of the Virgin's visits and the messages Mary asked her to share....
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Heroes Every Child Should Know
by H. W. Mabie Publisher Comments Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle...
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The Road to Damietta
by Scott Odell Publisher Comments Rich in the atmosphere of 13th-century Italy, this romantic tale of St. Francis and a young noblewoman on a mission for peace in the fifth Crusade is by Newbery Medal-winning author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins."...
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Savage Satire: The Story of Jonathan Swift (World Writers)
by Clarissa Aykroyd Publisher Comments A biography of the Anglo-Irish writer who enjoyed shocking his readers....
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When I Was a Soldier
by Valerie Zenatti Publisher Comments What is it like to be a young woman in a war? At a time when Israel is in the news every day and politics in the Middle East are as complex as ever before, this story of one girl's experience in the Israeli national army is both topical and fascinating....
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John Muir (Great Americans)
by Barbara Kiely Miller Publisher Comments Key features: - Leveled readers developed in consultation with a reading specialist - Ideal "first biographies" and "first report books" - Supports curriculum standards in social studies, including the impact of individuals on American history...
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The Sensational Jarome Iginla
by Peter Bailey Publisher Comments Fans, media, and NHL players alike have acclaimed Jarome Iginla worldwide, but his rise to greatness was slow and methodical, not meteoric. This lively biography covers his life and career, from the low moments to the high points. The latter include the...
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Thomas Jefferson (Rookie Biographies)
by Simone T. Ribke Publisher Comments NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards.- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- People, Places, and Environments: III- Describe how...
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Roald Dahl: Author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Authors Teens Love)
by Michelle M. Houle Publisher Comments - Biographies of authors that teens love - Includes personal interviews with popular authors - Insightful quotes by and about each author - Author's perspective of the writer's craft - Supports the Language Arts curriculum - Please see...
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Queen Latifah (Today's Superstars: Entertainment)
by Jacqueline Laks Gorman Publisher Comments Designed for reluctant readers, this hi/lo biography series takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at some of the most popular superstars in the entertainment world. Each book gives readers insights into the entertainer's early life...
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Desmond Tutu (Modern Peacemakers)
by Samuel Willard Crompton Publisher Comments Cleric and civil rights activist Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. The first black general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, Tutu preached tirelessly against apartheid and for reconciliation....
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James Buchanan
by Gerry Souter Publisher Comments From our nation's founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections...
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George Washington: America's Leaders in War and Peace (Leaders of the American Revolution)
by Tim Mcneese Publisher Comments Washington's many victories led the colonies to freedom. Afterwad he helped draft laws at the Constitutional Convention, became the first president, and is often referred to as the father of our country....
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Eli Whitney: American Inventor (Let Freedom Ring)
by Katie Bagley Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index....
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