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English
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Take a tour of America's past in this celebration of its most iconic national monuments.
Climb up the steps of the Statue of Liberty, marvel at majestic natural wonders, and honor historic moments and places with this in-depth tour of many of the national monuments of the USA.
Learn all about the people, plants, and animals connected to each monument, as well as their incredible histories. From hidden gems to national treasures, adventure through...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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"Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call...
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"From trick shots to mind-bending stunts to setting absurd records, Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff offers a full-color, at-home, screen-free adventure for young people eager to accept the challenge of performing the same unbelievable maneuvers that has made Dude Perfect a cultural phenomenon"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. With their dads stationed at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, the boys get to soak up the sunshine while writing and drawing their own comic books. World War II might be raging overseas, but so far America has stayed out of the fight. There's nothing to fear, right?
December 7, 1941: Everything implodes.
Frank and Stanley are touring a battleship when Japanese planes zoom overhead,...
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
96 pages chiefly color illustrations 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In a time when people were ruthlessly persecuted and killed, some were able to make it through alive. Whether it was thanks to lucky twists of fate or the loving sacrifices of others, they lived to tell their stories, which serve as reminders to never allow such a tragedy to happen again. These are the unbelievable true stories of six children, in their own words, of how they survived one of the darkest times in human history" 5698/
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America--and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand illustrated guide explains every step in the presidential election process--from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and...