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[2020]
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"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
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"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn about the history of flight and the skepticism that greeted the Wrights when they, at first, refused to release the photograph of their successful flight"--
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"Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that...
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of George W. Bush, forty-third president of the United States. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional sections explain the branches of government,...
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Introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of African Americans. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history, young students will develop deep respect for the contributions immigrants have made to the nation. American food,...
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of George W. Bush, forty-third president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....
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The story of John Paul Jones has it all: great battles on the high seas, and high drama at every turn. Children will delight in the stories and history of the Father of the American Navy. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations,...
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Henry Clay devoted his life and work to strengthening the United States. In his time he was an economist and a passionate believer in compromise. For Clay, the Union was the key to his heart. Young students will love reading about this important figure in America's history. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built...
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Robberies, murders, kidnappings - Minnesota has been home to several notorious crimes. Some were committed by infamous lawbreakers: the James-Younger gang, John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde and others. But not all misdeeds have been done by career criminals. Take a closer look at more than two dozen unlawful acts that rocked Minnesota and often grabbed headlines across the country.
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[2019]
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Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards. This American success story follows Heinz from his early days as a pickle and vinegar merchant in the 1800s to the name behind the nation's number-one brand of ketchup.
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