Dana Meachen Rau
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English
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol...
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English
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"Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones on their journey to become the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world." --Amazon.com.
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English
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"Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today. Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war from the Chinese. After the defeat of the Tibetan...
7) Flip flop!
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English
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Rhyming text explores the many options that summer presents to two best friends, from swimming in a pool versus swimming in the sea, to wearing flip flops versus going barefoot.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912....
12) U.S. Landforms
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
Description
Introduces unique natural formations in the United States, including the Great Lakes, the Colorado Plateau, and the Missouri River.
13) Roller coasters
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of roller coasters"--Provided by publisher.
14) Hot air balloons
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of hot air balloons"--Provided by publisher.
15) Fireworks
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of fireworks"--Provided by publisher.
16) Mummies
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of mummies"--Provided by publisher.
17) Safety on the go
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Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Identifies common transportation hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.
18) Skyscraper
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Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2007.
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English
Description
"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a skyscraper"--Provided by publisher.
19) Pyramid
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Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
Description
"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a pyramid"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"When the very modern character of Nancy Drew first appeared in 1930, no one had a clue that she would remain a star for the next century! To this day, Nancy is still the main character in new TV shows, movies, and books. What makes her so interesting to so many generations of readers? Nancy can do it all! She's a daring teenage girl who solves mysteries, expertly drives her famous blue car, cooks like a gourmet chef, swims like a pro, and more! Since...