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Magic tree house. Original series volume 16
Pub. Date
c1998
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70 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.
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[2020]
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"Award-winning author Sue Macy offers a fresh and timely account of women in sports in the 1920s, and how their determination, talent, and defiance in the face of criticism promoted women's rights, redefined femininity, and changed the course of history. Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating...
5) Castle
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
6) The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, his son Billy, and America's first circulating library
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
"Billy Franklin discovers a love of learning and books through the Leather Apron Club library, run by his father, the famous Benjamin Franklin."-- Provided by publisher.
8) Oklahoma
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Oklahoma, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
11) Moon landings
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"Sit back, buckle up, and prepare to blast off on an amazing adventure. Read about the history of lunar exploration and how people made their way to the Moon."-- Page 4 of cover.
12) Florida
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Florida, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
13) Denmark
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Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Denmark.
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A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read. What are the stories we tell ourselves about America? How do they shape our sense of history, cloud our perceptions, inspire us? America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases...
15) Algeria
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Introduces the geography, history, government, people, religion, arts, and foods of Algeria.
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"A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. With heartfelt illustrations by Reem Madooh, Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people, which transcends borders"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Maine
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"From lighthouses along the rocky coast to handmade wooden furniture, there's lots to see and do in Maine! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Maine special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning"--Provided by the publisher.
18) Chile
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"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. "--Amazon.com.
20) The Netherlands
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Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of the Netherlands.





