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A tour through Washington's Mount Rainier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. The Trail of Shadows, Nisqually Glacier, and the Carbon River are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
4) Birds
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Take to the skies with songbirds and raptors, and waddle with some flightless birds, too! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, migration, and life cycle, Birds introduces young readers and browsers to these feathered animals through full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Tillie Pierce was 15 years old when the Battle of Gettysburg raged around her. The three-day battle fought in July 1863 proved to be the deadliest of the Civil War and the turning point of the conflict. Go behind the scenes and follow the bloody battle in Tillie's own words.
6) Arachnids
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Say hello to spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks! Arachnids is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to fun topics such as arachnids in mythology and art-all written in a clear, concise way.
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Susie King Taylor, born a slave in 1848, would learn to read at secret schools and go on to teach countless others to read and write. Follow the course of the Civil War in her own words as she remembers her work as a nurse and teacher with an Army troop of African-American soldiers.
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It is a bizarrely beautiful image: A man in a spacesuit stands isolated in an alien world. His companion, the photographer, and their landing craft are reflected in his visor. This photograph, taken by Neil Armstrong of fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, is the most famous documentation of America's 1969 moon landing. But to people in every country on Earth, it represented and still does so much more. The man in the photograph was hundreds of thousands...
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How did quarter horses get their name? What sorts of jobs do quarter horses do? Learn tons more about these popular and dependable horses in this book. Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular photos and clear, inviting...
11) Appaloosas
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Do all Appaloosas look alike? Where did Appaloosas come from? Learn all about these beautiful, spotted horses inside. Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular photos and clear, inviting text, these books invite readers...
12) Mustangs
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These wild, spirited horses have long inspired authors, photographers, and illustrators alike. Learn more about mustangs, from their origins to their current locations, in this fascinating book. Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild....
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By the last decades of the 1800s, America's first wholly black folk music-the blues-was being born all across the South. The Blues: Birth of an American Sound tells the story of the blues from the early call-and-response songs of enslaved workers to today's vibrant blues scene. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information...
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The famous poet Countee Cullen gives Simon Brocade his nickname: Shaky Bones. As Shaky explains it, when the music starts, he just can't be still! Music and creativity seem to ooze from everyone in Shaky's neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance-- including from Shaky. He wants to be famous as a poet. A young poet's competition teaches Shaky that being known as a good person might just be better than being known as a talent. Shaky guides readers...
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The historic 1871 fire in Chicago is the setting of this mysterious tale about family bonds, loss, and survival. Told through the eyes of young Liam, the story teaches readers about the tragedy of the fire as well as how families escaped and started their lives again. Each volume in this innovative historical-fiction series is designed to look like a scrapbook created by the story's main character. Each historical period comes vividly to life in events...
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Children will share the excitement of the heroine, Tay, when they read about the Wild West Show at Chicago's World Fair. They will see the show and meet its stars through Tay's eyes as she experiences the thrills of the Wild West Show and struggles to gain the respect of her older brother. From her stories, readers will learn details about the Columbian Exposition of 1893, the legendary Wild West Show, and the difficulties of life on the American...
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This colorful story of Manhattan's Lower East Side is told from the point of view of Dimitri, a young Russian Jew newly settled in the neighborhood. Readers learn about the city during the early twentieth century, about the Russian immigrants and how they adjusted to America, and about a boy's devotion to his brother. Each volume in this innovative historical-fiction series is designed to look like a scrapbook created by the story's main character....
18) Thoroughbreds
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The bell rings as the gates burst open--a number of gleaming, panting horses speed out. What are these beautiful animals? They're thoroughbreds, and you'll learn all about them inside! Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular...
19) Shetland Ponies
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Which shaggy little horse rarely grows beyond 45 inches high? It's the Shetland pony, and you'll learn lots more about this smart, strong animal inside. Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular photos and clear, inviting...
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An unexpected friendship is at the center of this unique look at the first Thanksgiving. Young Giles meets up with Metacom, one of the Wampanoag living in the area near the Plimoth Colony, and comes to a new understanding about the Native American people. Readers will learn about the early colonists in America and the Indians who helped them survive. Each volume in this innovative historical-fiction series is designed to look like a scrapbook created...