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Smithsonian North America: A Fold-Out Graphic History, Leah Christopher
Smithsonian North America: A Fold-Out Graphic History, Leah Christopher
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This illustrated timeline combines the familiar and unfamiliar histories of the four North American regions: Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean. From 13,000 BCE to the present day, this book details history from indigenous people from the 1200 BCE Olmec tribe, to the first North Americans with a written language, to the first indigenous women in US Congress in 2019. It features conflicts from the invasion of European explorers to the Cold War, and cultural events from the Mexican Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement. It highlights trail blazers as diverse as Juana Inés de …
Child Of The Dream: A Memoir Of 1963, Taylor Bitton
Child Of The Dream: A Memoir Of 1963, Taylor Bitton
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It's January 1963, and Sharon Robinson has just turned thirteen years old. As the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, she has many more opportunities than most people of her race at that time. She saw her first concert live at the Apollo theater, she lives in a wealthy neighborhood, and her family has many connections to major figures, like Martin Luther King Jr. But Sharon's life is far from perfect. She's not totally removed from racial prejudice at school, and her family is experiencing some turmoil as her brother Jackie Jr. rebels and struggles to find his place in …
Tunnel Of Bones (Cassidy Blake, #2), Karen Abbott
Tunnel Of Bones (Cassidy Blake, #2), Karen Abbott
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In Paris, Cassidy Blake discovers another paranormal mystery. Spending the summer recording her parents’ ghost-hunting show called The Inspectors, Cassidy enters the catacombs with her ghost-bestie Jacob, only to encounter a poltergeist who has a short temper and no memory of his death. Worse still, Cassidy's British friend, Lara, informs her that poltergeists can cause serious damage and will continue to increase in power as more time is spent on the living side of the veil. Unraveling the poltergeist's story, they are able to send the spirit on, but they soon find they must defeat a new, destructive power lurking …
A Brief History Of Unicorns The Magical Unicorn Society, Taylor Bitton
A Brief History Of Unicorns The Magical Unicorn Society, Taylor Bitton
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The Magical Unicorn Society has members across the globe dedicated to discovering more about how unicorns spread their magic. Each explorer has a unique story to tell, and they document the unicorns from the tops of the Himalayas to the waters of the Mediterranean. The Golden Unicorn was discovered frozen in ice by Hana and Jakob in Norway. A Water Moon unicorn helped Selena escape from a dangerous encounter with pirates. Amber Li was even helped by a Storm Chaser unicorn when she wanted to play soccer on a rainy day.
Bridge Of Souls (City Of Ghosts #3), Karen Abbott
Bridge Of Souls (City Of Ghosts #3), Karen Abbott
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Cassidy, Jake, and Lara are in New Orleans, ready for another mystery. Cassidy is being hunted by a servant of Death who wants to reclaim her soul. Cassidy and her friends seek help from The Black Cat Society's members on both sides of the Veil, and they formulate a plan to save Cassidy, but soon everything runs amuck. A failed ceremony affects Jacob, and then the second attempt results in the capture of Lara. Soon Jacob, Cassidy, and the members of The Black Cat Society race to the rescue. Staying true to her friends, Cassidy saves the day while realizing …
Literally: Amazing Words And Where They Come From, Rachel Wadham
Literally: Amazing Words And Where They Come From, Rachel Wadham
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Discover the origins and meanings of twelve English words that come from a wide range of languages all over the world. From finding out that the origin of the world ukulele has to do with fleas to seeing how the use of the world royalty has changed over time, it is clear that the origin and history of words shape their meanings both in the past and in the present.
Nazi Saboteurs : Hitler's Secret Attack On America, Tessa Mcmillan
Nazi Saboteurs : Hitler's Secret Attack On America, Tessa Mcmillan
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During World War II, eight German men volunteered to infiltrate the United States and bomb key factories and railroads. On a secluded estate in Germany, these men learned how to fight, spy, and to become experts with explosives. Divided into two teams, they planned for four men to infiltrate New York while the others came in from Florida. Dropped off by a submarine off the coast, each group was given explosives and money to help their efforts. Unfortunately, the New York group was discovered soon after their landing, and the men fled into the city to hide among the crowds. …
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked For Captain Cook, Jaimee Pease
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked For Captain Cook, Jaimee Pease
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Captain James Cook leads the HMS Endeavor on a 1768 voyage to search for the mysterious Terra Australis Incognita, and the ship’s cook John Thompson chronicles their perilous journey around Cape Horn and deep into the South Pacific. His culinary ability triumphs over each strange ingredient the crew discovers as they pull into new ports. The men feast on delicacies such as Kangaroo Stew and Stingray Soup. When fresh ingredients run short, Thompson gets them through with salt pork and Pease Porridge. The one-handed cook handles anything these unknown lands can give until October 1770, when malaria and dysentery descend …
The Lady Is A Spy, Phyllis Rosen
The Lady Is A Spy, Phyllis Rosen
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Virginia Hall was an American who contributed to the French resistance effort during WWII. In her younger years, Virginia was forced to amputate one leg after a hunting accident. This did not slow her down, although it did put an end to her hopes for a diplomatic career. Virginia traveled and studied in Europe and found herself in France when war broke out. She joined a French ambulance unit and later became a spy, first for the British, later for the United States. Virginia's efforts to rescue and smuggle to safety many Allied soldiers included tasks such as mapping drop …
Time Sight, Rebecca Lambert
Time Sight, Rebecca Lambert
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet your ancestors from the Middle Ages, the Stone Age, and every time in between? In this terrific time travelling tale, brothers Jamie and Will are sent to stay with their mom's cousin, Elspeth, in their clan's castle in Scotland while their mother is held for ransom in a foreign country. Jamie, Will, and Elspeth's daughter Nan spend a day or two wandering the castle grounds, avoiding boring lessons on Scottish history. Then one day, Will discovers that he has "time sight"- the ability to look into the past and …
Pocket Bios: Joan Of Arc, Amanda Morgan
Pocket Bios: Joan Of Arc, Amanda Morgan
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Joan of Arc was born in France during the Hundred Years War. England and France had been fighting for almost a century and France was in desperate need of a hero. At just twelve years old, Joan heard three saints telling her she needed to help and as she grew she continued to hear voices. Word began to spread of Joan’s special calling to help save France, leading her to became the leader of a small company of soldiers and one of the world’s most famous war heroines.
Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French And The Lincoln Memorial, Jazmin Gomez
Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French And The Lincoln Memorial, Jazmin Gomez
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Born in 1850, Daniel Chester French was born to a family of lawyers and judges. A career in law wasn’t for him, though. After leaving college, he returned to work on the family farm. One morning, he carved a fancy frog out of a turnip on a whim, and his family quickly recognized his talent. His father brought home pounds of clay, and Daniel’s love for sculpting was born. Throughout his life, he created many sculptures of Americans who were monumental to the country’s history. The biggest project of his career came at sixty-five years of age. After much study …
The Secret Garden, Taylor Bitton
The Secret Garden, Taylor Bitton
Children's Book and Media Review
Recently orphaned Mary Lennox has been sent to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor. This new home on the Yorkshire moors is much different than India, where she was born and raised. Misselthwaite Manor is full of secrets. A mysterious crying sound can be heard in the night, and one of the many gardens has been locked up for over ten years. One day Mary stumbles upon the hidden key to this secret garden, and devotes all her time and efforts into bringing it back to life. With the help of the local boy and animal charmer Dickon, the …
Black Beauty, Taylor Bitton
Black Beauty, Taylor Bitton
Children's Book and Media Review
Black Beauty is a high bred horse, born and raised in the pastures of Victorian England. His first owners have been very kind and gentle, so Beauty has a very agreeable disposition. As soon as he is old enough, Beauty is sold to new owners. Eventually these owners decide to move, so he is sold again. Years pass, and Beauty is owned by kind and cruel people alike. He experiences the freedom of country pastures and the difficulties of city life. Throughout it all, Beauty makes new friends and works hard and please the people he serves. Though he is …
The Day The World Stopped Turning, Taylor Bitton
The Day The World Stopped Turning, Taylor Bitton
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18-year-old Vincent is fascinated by the boat painting in his bedroom, and decides to travel to the painting’s real location to see it for himself. When he becomes weak and sick while traveling alone through southern France, he is taken in by two strangers, Kezia and Lorenzo, who help him recover. The pair quickly wins Vincent’s trust. Kezia begins to tell him the story of their lives, a story that takes place during the German occupation of France in WWII. Their story of fear, hope, friendship, and flamingos touches Vincent deeply, and teaches him how different people can help change …
Epic Fails 2: The Race To Space: Countdown To Liftoff, Deborah Le Starge
Epic Fails 2: The Race To Space: Countdown To Liftoff, Deborah Le Starge
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The race to space is in full swing in this book Epic Fails: Race to Space Countdown to Liftoff. It starts with the Chinese discovery of gunpowder that leads to the first rockets. Later on, Wernher von Braun is introduced. After escaping Germany where he was forced to work as a scientist for the Axis powers during WWII, von Braun joins other United States scientists in their quest to outdo the scientific discoveries of the USSR. What starts with experiments to create the first V-2 rocket leads to more studies and attempts to explore the sky and what lies beyond …
Pope Francis: Builder Of Bridges, Amanda Morgan
Pope Francis: Builder Of Bridges, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Before he was Pope Francis, Jorge Bergolio lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young boy he loved playing soccer and praying with his grandmother. Eventually, Jorge became a priest and hosted movies and soccer games for the poor children in his city. After becoming a bishop, he was chosen to be the next pope. He took on the name of Pope Francis and immediately began serving the people. Another word for pope is “pontiff” which means someone who builds bridges between people. Pope Francis strives to do just that! He wants to serve people of every religion and social …
History Vs. Women: The Defiant Lives That They Don't Want You To Know, Emilee Bell
History Vs. Women: The Defiant Lives That They Don't Want You To Know, Emilee Bell
Children's Book and Media Review
Shred any misconceptions you may still hold about the impact women have had on history through the stories in these pages. Globally and from the halls of the ages rise women and girls who have whipped the shoddy expectations from the leaders and men in their lives. Explore the shattered norms in the wake of Mongolian princesses, suburban young women, adopted Jamacians, ruthless queens, and celebrated athletes. Adams and Sarkeesian outline the undeniable precedent laid as a firm foundation for the launch of all women and girls in our generation. Physically, mentally, and in capacity for evil, women are equal …
Epic Fails #4: The Age Of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost, Amanda Morgan
Epic Fails #4: The Age Of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Christopher Columbus was not the first person to discover the Americas, and once he did, the age of exploration was far from over. The first recorded discovery of North America was made by the Viking Leif Erikson. From then on, many explorations would follow. These explorations were far from perfect. There were mutinies and wrong turns, dangerous people and bad weather. It would be many centuries of mess-ups before we developed the map we have today.
Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, And Violence In Action, Emma Patton
Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, And Violence In Action, Emma Patton
Children's Book and Media Review
Hate is more commonplace than anyone might think. Throughout history, groups have banded together against select minorities to damage property, speak cruelly, and take lives. This book truly exposes the hate that is becoming increasingly rampant in the world. It discusses the origins of hate in extremism, comments on the history of hate groups in the United States, and talks about the formation of hate groups and their aims, as well as the crimes they commit. This book also takes a modern approach in its exploration of the very real harm of online hate, which is especially dangerous for its …
Epic Fails #3: Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders In Chief, Amanda Morgan
Epic Fails #3: Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders In Chief, Amanda Morgan
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Many of the United States presidents have served their country honorably, but all have made mistakes. This book gives a brief history on every U.S. president, including the things that show they're only human. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams dueled, argued, and name-called for years before becoming friends. John Quincy Adams approved an expedition to find mole people in the center of the earth. William Howard Taft got stuck in a bath tub. Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached. William Nixon liked eating cottage cheese with ketchup. Oh yeah, and he was a part of the Watergate …
Queen Of The Sea, Amanda Morgan
Queen Of The Sea, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
After living in a convent on a deserted island for all twelve years of her life, Margaret begins to uncover the secret of who she is. When her best friend William leaves, she learns the island is a prison for noble women who betray the crown. But Margaret came here as a baby. How could a baby betray the crown? The convent receives news that Queen Eleanor has been declared an illegitimate child of the late king. Her half-sister Catherine has claimed the throne. With this news comes a new prisoner, the ex-queen Eleanor herself and several unwelcome guests to …
Magic Treehouse #22: Revolutionary War On Wednesday, Erica Sonzogni
Magic Treehouse #22: Revolutionary War On Wednesday, Erica Sonzogni
Children's Book and Media Review
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and experience an event firsthand? Jack and Annie get to live historical adventures time after time in The Magic Treehouse series. In Revolutionary War on Wednesday, they travel back to the 1700’s when George Washington was about to cross the Delaware River for a sneak attack on the Hessians on Christmas. The two children accidentally get onto the boat as it crosses the river and convince Washington to continue his attack when he doubts himself. After completing their mission, the children find the treehouse and head back home to prepare themselves …
Pocket Bios: Vincent Van Gogh, Amanda Morgan
Pocket Bios: Vincent Van Gogh, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Vincent van Gogh was an artist from the Netherlands. He was born in 1853 and had six brothers and sisters. Vincent loved to draw and paint. His brother Theo tried to sell some of his paintings, but he didn’t have any luck. Eventually, Vincent’s mental health began failing. He ended up in a psychiatric hospital for a while, and then he was sent to live under the care of a physician. Through all this, Vincent continued to paint. It wouldn’t be until many years after his death that Vincent van Gogh’s art would become world famous.
Pocket Bios: Pocahontas, Amanda Morgan
Pocket Bios: Pocahontas, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Pocahontas of the Native American Powhatan tribe was born around 1595 in what is now Virginia. When Pocahontas was eleven years old, English men came and started a colony called Jamestown. Pocahontas was able to help the foreigners and her tribe communicate so they could borrow supplies and keep the peace. Unfortunately, that peace didn’t last forever. In 1610, there was a war between them and Pocahontas was kidnapped. While captive, she learned English and met a man named John Rolfe. Eventually she married him, which brought some peace in the land. After a life of promoting peace between her …
Pocket Bios: Buddha, Amanda Morgan
Pocket Bios: Buddha, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Before the statues, the fame, and the worldwide religion, the Buddha was just a boy named Siddhartha. A lot of the Buddha’s story is a mixture of myth and history, but he was believed to have been born a prince in Nepal more than two thousand years ago. One day he was exploring and met religious men. He decided leave his family and follow the man in search of truth. On a journey of his own, he fasted for seven days and seven nights. After this, he found peace in the universe, and he became the Buddha. He then began …
Fast Enough, Amanda Morgan
Fast Enough, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Have you ever been told you weren’t good enough? Bessie Stringfield sure was, but that never stopped her! This book tells the story of young Bessie Stringfield learning to ride a bike. All the boys at school said she couldn’t do it and she’d never be faster than them. Bessie dreams that she rides her bike so fast she can glide over water and shoot into space. The next day, Bessie takes her bike to where the boys are racing to show them what she can do.
American Revolution #5: Turning Points Of The American Revolution, Deborah Le Starge
American Revolution #5: Turning Points Of The American Revolution, Deborah Le Starge
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Ready, Aim, Fire! Read about many important events between the continental army and the red coats in Turning Points of the American Revolution. The first battle mentioned is The Battle of Trenton, where George Washington leads his army to gain a much needed victory against Britain. After a few more victories and losses, the Patriots are able to train during their Winter Camp at Valley Forge and "prove the fighting spirit of Americans" during The Battle of Monmouth.
Serafina And The Black Cloak, Karen Abbott
Serafina And The Black Cloak, Karen Abbott
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Serafina and her pa live hidden in the basement of the Biltmore, the Vanderbilt's grandiose mansion hidden deep in the woods of North Carolina. Serafina is twelve-years-old and proud to stalk the house in the dark of night to catch rats that roam the halls. She knows that she is different but doesn't understand how. One night while making her rounds, Serafina discovers a man in a black cloak kidnapping a young guest of the Vanderbilts. When the girl suddenly and mysteriously disappears into the folds of the cloak Serafina herself must fight wildly to escape herself. As a protector …
Encyclopedia Of The End: Mysterious Death In Fact, Fancy, Folklore, And More, Giselle Davis
Encyclopedia Of The End: Mysterious Death In Fact, Fancy, Folklore, And More, Giselle Davis
Children's Book and Media Review
Deborah Noyes explores the world's differing views and practices relating to our demise in this encyclopedia on death. Entries include fact and fiction, religion and mythology, and cultural practices from nations across the world. Noyes also looks at the differing emotions people feel and what various societies deem acceptable for people to do in relation to death. Common forms of burial, grief, and remembrance highlight the popular ways to deal with the passing of a loved one and how people deal with death. Cultural ideas of the afterlife show how people worldwide view passing on and what happens after death.