Laura Murray
1) Daniel Boone
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How much do you know about Daniel Boone? Find out the facts you need to know about this pioneer and explorer in early America. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this famous American.
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Nicki Minaj, covering her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book discusses Nicki Minaj's energetic flow, colorful characters, and crossover hits.
4) Ocean energy
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"Throughout the world's oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
6) Chief Joseph
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How much do you know about Chief Joseph? Find out the facts you need to know about this leader of the Nez Perce people. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research...
9) Led Zeppelin
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This history of Led Zeppelin highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about Led Zeppelin's beginnings in Britain, the live performances that catapulted them to fame, and iconic songs such as "Stairway to Heaven." Engaging text, historic photographs, and sidebars bring the story of Led Zeppelin to life. Features include a timeline, glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Encourage good citizenship and teach young readers about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Readers will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights. Written at-level and with curriculum-based content, students will learn about the events leading up to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and how this important document still...
12) Sacagawea
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How much do you know about Sacagawea? Find out the facts you need to know about this American Indian who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.
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The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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Discover why soil is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
What's so great about soil? A lot, actually! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked-or even annoying-part of nature is essential to our world. We need soil to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Soil is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back...
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LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
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World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, featured many stunning technological breakthroughs. World War II Technology explores how aircraft carriers, radar, and the atomic bomb turned the tide of the conflict. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
Ever ask yourself, "Do we really need poop?" Well, the answer is…YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book...
19) Ida B. Wells
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How much do you know about Ida B. Wells? Find out the facts you need to know about this journalist and activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
20) Abraham Lincoln
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How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.