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Hammerin' Hank Greenberg: Baseball Pioneer

Shelley Sommer · Calkins Creek; 1ST edition

The first Jewish baseball hall-of-famer, Hank Greenberg battled anti-Semitism on and off the field. He was raised in New York City, the son of Romanian-Jewish immigrants, and went on to become a baseball legend. This thought-provoking biography follows him from his service during World...
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The Kids' Book of Simple Machines: Cool Projects & Activities that Make Science Fun!

Kelly Doudna · Mighty Media Kids,
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Wheel and axle, wedge, and screw. Lever and pulley and inclined plane, too! Learning about the six simple machines has never been more fun! Through exciting science projects and activities kids can easily do at home or school, tomorrow's scientists and engineers will have a blast learning...
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At the Beach

Mary Lindeen · Norwood House Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Take a trip to the beach. See water, sand, seashells, a tide pool, and other interesting things you can find there. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--
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Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People

S. D. Nelson · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Sitting Bull (c. 1831-1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. From Sitting Bull's childhood - killing his first buffalo at age 10 - to being named war chief to leading his people against the U.S. Army, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender...
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Winter

Aaron Carr · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

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At the Pond

Mary Lindeen · Norwood House Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Take a trip to a pond. See fish, cattails, dragonflies, turtles, and other interesting plants and animals that live there. Take a ride in the water on a canoe. You never know what you'll find at a pond! This title includes reading activities and a word list"--
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The Five Senses

Julie Murray · Abdo Kids,
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

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How to Live Like a Medieval Knight

Anita Ganeri · Hungry Tomato, 2016.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Step inside the lord's castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to joust in tournaments, gallop into battle, feast after victory, survive a stint in a dungeon, and more....
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Whats with the Long Naps, Bears?: Learning About Hibernation with the Garbage Gang

Thomas Kingsley Troupe , · Picture Window Books

While the Garbage Gang is out exploring the trash dump, they meet a bear named Otto. When Otto explains that bears hibernate, the gang wonders, Whats with the long naps, bears? But the gang learns that bears arent the only animals that hibernate, and their question is soon answered.,
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How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator

Anita Ganeri · Hungry Tomato
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator. He'll show you what it takes to survive these harsh, epic times as he introduces you to gladiator school; the Coliseum, largest-ever amphitheater; battles against lions; hand-to-hand combat in the arena; and more....
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