Michael Burgan
1) New Mexico
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English
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of New Mexico.
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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...
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What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11. The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building...
6) Connecticut
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English
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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Connecticut, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.
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2023.
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English
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"Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that have shaped them, Power for the People will interweave historical context, events and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people’s...
8) Chile
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English
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Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Chile.
9) South Dakota
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
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English
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Takes readers on a tour of South Dakota, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.
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2021.
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49 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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English
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"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
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Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler's personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently in the groundbreaking film Olympia by Hitler's favorite...
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[2023]
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192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
13) Illinois
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Illinois, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
14) Rhode Island
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144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm
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English
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Rhode Island.
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Pub. Date
2024.
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
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Pub. Date
2023.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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"Next set in A TRUE BOOK series. Young readers rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, The Titanic. Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text"--
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Pub. Date
2023.
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107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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English
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"In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always...
20) Rocks & minerals
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[2022]
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192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
