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Alex Rutherford
[Paperback 2012]
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Alex Rutherford's internationally bestselling series continues with "Ruler of the World," the story of the third great Moghul Emperor, Akbar, leader of a triumphant dynasty which contained the seeds of its own destruction. Akbar, ruler of a sixth of the world's people, colossally rich and utterly ruthless, was a contemporary... more
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Roger Cohen
[Paperback 2008]
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In the movies, there's Indiana Jones; but in the "real" world, there was Roy Chapman Andrews. Some say this fearless, larger-than-life adventurer--who, like Indiana, had a wide-brimmed hat, leather jacket, and six-shooter--may have been the inspiration for the big-screen hero. From 1910 to 1930, Andrews led countless expeditions for the... more
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Will Osborne ,
Salvatore Murdocca ,
Mary Pope Osborne
[Paperback 2000]
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What was it like to wear armor? What was the food like in castles? This book explores what life was really like in medieval times. What was it like to wear armor? What was the food like in castles? This book explores what life was really like in medieval times.... more
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Presenting a broad overview of some of the most fascinating societies and cultures in history, this title, which is one of a series focuses on North America before 1700 and gives details of the events that helped to shape life. There is an analysis of types of government, religious beliefs,... more
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Paul Dowswell
[Paperback 2004]
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Offering an approachable insight into key events of the past, this book contains true stories of courage, heroism and disaster from World War I. TODAY, ALMOST A CENTURY AFTER IT WAS FOUGHT, THE FIRST WORLD WAR STILL HAUNTS US. WITH ITS AIRCRAFT, SUBMARINES, MACHINE GUNS AND TANKS, IT WAS THE... more
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Jean Fritz
[Paperback 1998]
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Brings to life the accomplishments of ten extraordinary explorers--including Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, and Ferdinand Magellan--who braved the unknown to discover uncharted lands and to find their way around the world. These ten true tales of 15th-century explorers bring history to life, with accounts of the... more
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Albert Marrin ,
Donna L Brooks
[Hardcover 2001]
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Albert Marrin examines the "father of our country" from the points of view of character, military experience, and also his slaveholding to assess Washington's role in the nation's history. Illustrated with paintings, prints, and line drawings. George Washington and the transitional period from thirteen colonies to constitutional republic comes alive... more
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Mary Pope Osborne ,
Natalie Pope Boyce ,
Salvatore Murdocca
[Paperback 2005]
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What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner's prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. Includes fun facts from Jack and... more
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Will Osborne ,
Salvatore Murdocca ,
Mary Pope Osborne
[Paperback 2001]
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How were pyramids built? Why did people make mummies? What magic charms were buried with mummies? Who discovered King Tut's tomb? Unwrap the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide #3: "Mummies and Pyramids, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets of ancient... more
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About the Book : Take a journey through time and find out about the first humans, Ancient Egypt, the Empires of India and the First World War. Do you want to know... Who was Alexander the Great? Where is the Colosseum? What was the Black Death? Crammed full of facts,... more
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Barack Obama ,
Loren Long
[Hardcover 2010]
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In this letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. In this letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped... more
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[Paperback 2005, 1st Edition]
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From earliest human history to the Holy Roman Empire, from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the end of the millennium, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of history. It focuses on the development of technology, its impact on class structure and conflict, and shows... more
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Abraham Lincoln
[Paperback 2009]
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For the true bibliophile and design-savvy book lover, here is the next set of Penguin's celebrated Great Ideas series by some of history's most innovative thinkers. Acclaimed for their striking and elegant package, each volume features a unique type-driven design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature and great... more
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John Burrows
[Paperback 2008]
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Account of Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804 to explore the western lands between Illinois and the Pacific Ocean. Account of Lewis and Clark's expedition in 1804 to explore the western lands between Illinois and the Pacific Ocean.... more
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Julius Lester ,
Tom Feelings
[Paperback 2006]
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The words of former slaves are accompanied by Lester's historical commentary and the powerful, muted paintings by Feelings. This Newbery Honor Book has been a touchstone in children's literature for over 30 years. Illustrations. The actual words of slaves and former slaves are interwoven with Julius Lester's historical commentary and... more
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As the title, India of Our Dreams, suggests, this book gives the reader a glimpse of the India we all aspire for--an India which is pollution-free, has abundant sources of clean energy, optimum employment and human resource development, right from the metropolitan cities and towns to the remotest villages. The... more
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Maria Mihalik Higgins
[Paperback 2007]
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What do libraries, streetlights, and fire stations have in common? What about bifocal lenses and the odometer? Sayings like "haste makes waste?" Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents: a scientist who experimented with electricity; a diplomat who served as envoy to France and negotiated peace with England; a... more
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Emma Carlson Berne
[Paperback 2008]
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Christopher Columbus made the voyage that, for better and worse, changed history. Born in the bustling port city of Genoa, Italy, Columbus fell in love with the sea, and spent his youth learning all he could about steering and navigating a ship. Dreaming of wealth and fame, he believed he... more
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Kathleen Olmstead
[Paperback 2008]
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He risked the great unknown...and became the first man to reach the North Pole. But it took decades for the cloud of racism to lift and give African-American explorer Matthew Henson the rightful recognition for his extraordinary achievements. Here is the story of Henson's dramatic, groundbreaking life. Matthew began his... more
