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Anita Yasuda
Anita Yasuda's evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu.
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"Vietnam is along, narrow country located in the mainland of Southeast Asia. Its varied landscapes, diverse cultures, and unique historic sites are notable around the globe. Read this Southeast Asia…
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"Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Louisiana Purchase. Full-color spreads describe the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and…
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Remarkable Women explores the lives of some of the world's best-known women. Highlighting the life and times of each notable person, this biography series provides an in-depth look at the…
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Tired of his recklessness, Tyler’s parents make him pay for things he has broken around the house.
To celebrate school spirit, Tyler plans a baseball game that pits the teachers against the students.
Tyler spends all his time playing jokes on his teammates. Meanwhile, his beach volleyball skills suffer.
In this Sioux legend, a coyote gives a blanket away, but when he decides to take it back, he learns the consequences of his action.
Retells the Cherokee creation story of how Earth was made and why animals and humans act the way they do.
The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagleexplores how the species was once threatened by hunting…
Albert Einstein is one of the most respected scientists of the 20th century. His theories changed physics and his ideas continue to influence the world. Icons is a biography series…
Part of a biography series that profiles children’s authors of the twentieth century. Explores the life of Rick Riordan and his most popular books, with additional facts provided through a…
Explores the life of A.A. Milne and his most popular books, with additional facts provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Includes photographs, creative writing tips, and instruction on…
Los burros pueden escucharse unos a otros rebuznando desde 7 millas (11 kilmetros) de distancia. Pueden tomar ms de 6 galones (22 litros) de agua por da. Estos hechos cautivantes…
Las avestruces pueden crecer hasta 9 pies (2.75 metros) de alto. Pueden correr a velocidades de hasta 40 millas (65 kilmetros) por hora. Estos hechos cautivantes y muchos ms estn…
The 12 Most Amazing American Battles discusses 12 American battles that stand out in US history –
The 12 Most Amazing American Monuments & Symbols discusses 12 American monuments and symbols that stand out from the rest. Amazing facts are included, along with historical and geographical information.
Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. This volume features the fascinating myths and legends of the United States.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Louisiana Purchase. Full-color spreads provide information about the events critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to…
Examines the rise and fall of the ancient Greeks. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the ancient Greeks were, how they built their empire, and what…
Explores the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic, including why it was considered the ultimate ship, what life aboard the ship was like, and how the wrecked ship was…
Thomas Edison created machines and tools that helped improve peoples lives. Many of his inventions, including the light bulb, are still used today.
Land oceans and seas from the Asian continent. The landscape of Asia ranges from deserts and tropical rainforests to coral reefs and freshwater rivers.The Natural World explores the unique…
Did you know giant moray eels cannot hear or see very well? The giant moray eel uses its sense of smell and two sets of jaws to help catch its…
The Dino Detectives use Ty’s new invention and find some strange coins on the beach.
Get ready to be grossed out as you read about some of the nastiest jobs on the American frontier. This book highlights all of the most disgusting and unwanted jobs…
Get ready to be grossed out as you read about some of the nastiest jobs in Colonial America. This book highlights all of the most disgusting and unwanted jobs of…
The stock market crash of 1929 precipitated the Great Depression. This book explains the causes and effects of the crash, and how changes were put in place to prevent such…
Depending on the species, a fox can be as small as a house cat or as large as a medium-sized dog. North America’s six native fox species can be found…
Ancient Greece had dozens of different states, one of which was Athens. The Athenian system of government influenced present-day democracy in the United States. Learn more in Greeks, one of…
The American Revolutionary War took place during the late 1700s. After the signing of the Peace of Paris on September 3, 1783, the 13 former colonies were recognized as the…
Food typically travels 1,500 to 2,500 miles (2,400 to 4,000 km) from farm to plate. This is 25 percent farther than two decades ago. Farmers’ markets throughout the United States…
If 1 million cell phones were recycled, up to 35,000 pounds (16,000 kilograms) of copper and 772 pounds (350 kg) of silver could be recovered. Global nonprofit organizations help to…
South Korea is known for its rich culture and history, as well as the artistic and technological skills of its people. The country’s economy is one of the most successful…
A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his youth and his career as an astronaut.
The Northeast region stretches from the Great Lakes to the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. This book features stories from several of the region’s Native Nations, including…
The Northwest Coast region covers the strip of land along the Pacific coast of Canada and the northern United States. [This book] features stories from several of the region’s Native…
The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at…
The expansion of the United States in the 1800s led to good fortune and success for some, and crime and lawlessness for others. Notorious Outlaws explains how people like Butch…
Consultant Laura Woodworth-Ney last name is misspelled as Nay on the title page.
