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Inventions That Could Have Changed the World...But Didn't!
Joe Rhatigan - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover
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The fascinating stories of inventions that could have changed the world, should have made a difference, or would have astounded us all, but for one reason or another, didn't. Some inventions were too wacky, weird, or unwieldy. Other simply didn't work. And still others may be the next big thing... |
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Fantastic Fugitives: Criminals, Cutthroats, and Rebels Who Changed History
Brianna DuMont - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover
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Think fugitives are always bad guys running from the law? Think again! The twelve fugitives in this book annoyed everyone, including queens, presidents and popes. But they didn't let the peeved or the powerful stop them from breaking laws. They stood up for what they believed in, which... |
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The Secret Galaxy
Fran Hodgkins - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Book
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A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe.
The Tilbury House Nature Book series brings the natural world to life for young readers. Each book aims... |
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Historical Animals: The Dogs, Cats, Horses, Snakes, Goats, Rats, Dragons, Bears, Elephants, Rabbits and Other Creatures that Changed the World
Julia Moberg - Imagine! Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Throughout history, animals have shaped the world as we know it. But rarely have they received the recognition they deserve. Until now. This inside look at history's most famous animals features wacky verse, cool facts, historical stats, and zany cartoon art. |
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Choosing Courage: Inspiring Stories of What It Means to Be a Hero
Peter Collier - Artisan
Format: Hardcover
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What turns an ordinary person into a hero? What happens in the blink of an eye on a battlefield (or in any dangerous situation) to bring out true courage? The men and women who have been recognized by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation know the answers to these questions deep... |
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Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary
Gail Jarrow - Calkins Creek
Format: Hardcover
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In March 1907, the lives of three remarkable people collided at a New York City brownstone where Mary Mallon worked as a cook. They were brought together by typhoid fever, a dreaded scourge that killed tens of thousands of Americans each year. Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary is the first... |
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Really, Really Big Questions
Stephen Law - Kingfisher
Format: Book
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Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what it is really thinking? Or asked yourself if your entire life has been a dream? Prepare to exercise your mind as you investigate these big ideas and more on the roller-coaster ride of reason and ridiculous that is philosophy. Cool illustrations,... |
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Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome
Robby Novak - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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"This is LIFE, people! You've got air coming through your nose! You've got a heartbeat! That means it's time to do something!" announces Kid President in his book, Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. From YouTube sensation (75 million views and counting!) to Hub Network... |
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Children's Book of Philosophy
DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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Children are great at asking the big questions: Where did I come from? Why does the world exist? What is real? Encourage your child's curiosity with DK's Children's Book of Philosophy, a kid-friendly handbook to some of life's biggest questions - because it's never too early to start... |
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Ask the Astronaut: A Galaxy of Astonishing Answers to Your Questions on Spaceflight
Tom Jones - Smithsonian Books
Format: Paperback
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Ever wondered what space is really like? Thanks to his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep... |
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Courage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark
Deborah Hopkinson - Scholastic Press
Format: Book
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When the Nazis invaded Denmark on Tuesday, April 9, 1940, the people of this tiny country to the north of Germany awoke to a devastating surprise. The government of Denmark surrendered quietly, and the Danes were ordered to go about their daily lives as if nothing had changed. But everything... |
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Its Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!
Chelsea Clinton - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover
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Get Informed! Get Inspired! Get Going! The New York Times bestselling book of empowerment for kids. Make a difference in your world!In a book that tackles the biggest challenges facing us today, Chelsea Clinton combines facts, charts, photographs and stories to give readers a deep understanding... |
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Abracadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages
HP Newquist - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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Magic is a word we use to describe something amazing, awe-inspiring, or spectacular. Truly great magic makes us believe in things we know can't be real. In the hands of the greatest magicians, even a simple card trick can become truly wondrous.Now, in this nonfiction narrative of magic... |
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The Courage to Compete: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Following My Dreams
Abbey Curran - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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A remarkable memoir by Miss Iowa USA Abbey Curran about living with cerebral palsy, competing in Miss USA, and her inspiring work with young women who have disabilities.Abbey Curran was born with cerebral palsy, but early on she resolved to never let it limit her. Abbey made history when... |
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Guts & Glory: The Vikings
Ben Thompson - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the time of the Vikings that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! Contains awesome illustrations!From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens... |
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A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights
Kathleen Krull - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover - Revised Ed.
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Which 462 words are so important that they've changed the course of American history more than once? The Bill of Rights: the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the crucial document that spells out how the United States is to be governed. Newly revised and updated, packed with anecdotes,... |
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Animal Planet Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia
James Buckley Jr. - Animal Planet
Format: Hardcover
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Discover the many ways animals are surprisingly human! Meet more than 2,500 amazing animals in this comprehensive, family-fun, global reference guide from Animal Planet--your source for all things animals. Get up close and personal with the diverse species that share our world and discover... |
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The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Mike Tougias - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover
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On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the shipwreck... |
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