John O'Mara
1) The Shoshone
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"Before European explorers arrived in the Americas, the Shoshone lived in present-day Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, California, and Nevada. Readers of this accessible history will appreciate learning what everyday life was like for this nomadic people and how western expansion in the United States changed that way of life forever. They'll follow the Shoshone onto reservations and into modern times, discovering how they've kept their vibrant culture alive....
2) The Cherokee
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"With more than 800,000 people claiming Cherokee descent, the Cherokee nation is the most populous native group in the United States today. Readers will find out where the Cherokee settled, the traditions that united them as a people, and what happened when European settlers arrived on Cherokee land, with a special focus on the infamous Trail of Tears and its repercussions. This valuable volume highlights the Cherokee people's resilience in rebuilding...
3) The Cheyenne
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"The Cheyenne began as farmers in the Great Lakes area, but migrated to the Plains where they became nomadic hunters. This remarkable people has seen great hardship and conflict throughout their past-including a role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Yet, an irrepressible spirit helped the culture survive to modern times. This noteworthy book focuses on an important native culture of which thousands of descendants still live in the United States....
4) The Apache
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"The Apache people have shown great determination and resourcefulness throughout their history, which extends long before the arrival of Europeans in America. This fascinating volume provides readers with a look at the rich culture of this native people, both past and present, including the significant events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Prominent Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are included in the well-researched text....
5) The Mohawk
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"The Mohawk were the easternmost peoples of the Haudenosaunee, or the Iroquois Confederacy. Like others in this group, they lived in longhouses of wood and bark and survived by hunting, fishing, and farming. This fact-filled book includes more essential information about many other aspects of Mohawk history, including treaties and wars, and Mohawk culture, such as language and clothing. Readers will also learn about Mohawk people in modern history,...
6) The Hopi
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"The Hopi people settled a village in AD 1050, which is still inhabited today! This fascinating native group managed to successfully farm and herd in the hot deserts of the Southwest. Today, many people are captivated with Hopi culture, which endures despite years of discrimination and intolerance. This sensitive volume shines light on Hopi traditions, with spotlights on ceremonies, rituals, housing, and clothing. Historic photographs, descriptive...
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"Rainbows are those rare phenomena that make people stop and appreciate the beauty of nature. Why and how they appear are the high-interest topics of this accessible book. While readers will be captivated by beautiful color photographs of rainbows, they'll also be intrigued by the properties of light that make such a display possible. A concluding diagram reinforces their comprehension of the key concepts, which relate closely to elementary science...
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"When we're checking the thermometer to see what the temperature is outside-or maybe to see if we have a fever-we rarely think about what makes the thermometer function. This amazing, reliable invention is attributed to Galileo! Readers will learn about the first mercury thermometers and how they work, as well as the digital models they may be more familiar with today. Many important science concepts are presented, along with beneficial photographs...
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"Rocks are everywhere. How they formed in the first place is a question we may have never asked. The fascinating answer is something we need to know! In this engaging volume, budding geologists will come to appreciate Earth's remarkable rock cycle and marvel at the processes that create-and destroy!-the landforms we know. Essential vocabulary terms, accessible explanations, and helpful diagrams make this a valuable book for every earth science collection"--...
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"A transcontinental railroad-a railroad spanning the United States-was once thought to be impossible. But after a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles (2,900 km) of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever. Readers will be fascinated by the amazing tale of this railroad, and especially the striking photographs...
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"The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty--and this crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in US history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes...
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The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers...
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The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty. This crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in American history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes...
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A transcontinental railroad spanning the United States was once thought to be impossible. After a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever. Readers will be fascinated by the amazing tale of this railroad and the striking photographs that support this accessible...
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The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers...
16) Red devil squid
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"Red devil squid have a forbidding name for a reason. They can be pretty scary to their prey, ripping them apart with their incredibly sharp beak! Also called jumbo squid because of their size, these aggressive mollusks are effective predators with some terrifying body parts. An eye as large as a pool ball, eight arms with up to 200 suckers, and two very long barbed tentacles prepare red devil squid for the hunt in the deep, dark ocean. Readers will...
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The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers...
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Español
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"The Great Depression was a terrible time in the United States. Americans had never known such hunger and poverty--and this crisis lasted 10 years. What happened to cause this catastrophe, how it finally ended, and the lasting effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable look at a critical period in US history. Engaging and accessible text is supported by striking historical images and interesting fact boxes. A timeline summarizes...
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Español
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A transcontinental railroad spanning the United States was once thought to be impossible. After a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever. Readers will be fascinated by the amazing tale of this railroad and the striking photographs that support this accessible...