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"Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Civil War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Yankees and the Rebels. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event"--
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"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of ten people who experienced one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement - the marches from Selma to Montgomery. In March 1965 nonviolent activists, led by Martin Luther King Jr., began a series of marches in Alabama. They faced brutal resistance as they struggled for voting rights for African-Americans in the South and across...
23) Fireflies
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Readers learn about the firefly, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
24) Squirrels
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"Provides comprehensive information on the anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet of squirrels"--Provided by publisher.
25) Chester Arthur
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"Provides comprehensive information on President Chester Arthur and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.
26) Spartans
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Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of spartans, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Spartans are considered one of the most feared military forces in history. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title...
27) Crows
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Learn how to identify and observe crows while discovering their interesting behaviors, life cycle, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.
28) Gun control
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Learn about the debate over gun control and how it has developed through our history.
29) Manatees
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"Provides comprehensive information on the anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet of manatees"--Provided by publisher.
31) Calvin Coolidge
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"Provides comprehensive information on President Calvin Coolidge and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.
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"From big, exciting cities to beautiful nature preserves to bay access, Maryland's diverse geography offers something for everyone. This book demonstrates that the Old Line State's diversity is not just limited to geography, though. One of Maryland's assets is the unique makeup of the people who call the state home. The book explores the history, industries, and government of Maryland. Along the way, readers will find interesting facts, interactive...
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"A book for young readers about the history of the state of Washington."--Provided by publisher.
"Named after America's first president, the state of Washington is home to more than seven million people. This book celebrates the state's natural and cultural history, exploring each region and what makes it special, from whale-watching off the San Juan Islands to distinctive cities like Seattle and Spokane. Across five chapters covering the geography,...
39) Tornadoes
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"Learn all about tornadoes, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
40) Avalanches
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"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--