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From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Written with the beloved storyteller's customary panache, this series of historical vignettes reads like a fast-paced novel, rich in anecdotes and colorful stories. Dickens' unsparing, witty, and opinionated perspectives on the great pageant of English history...
6) Pokémon
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2023.
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"Engaging images accompany information about Pokémon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
7) Invention
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Describes the history of technology and how various inventions have changed the world. Features many color photographs of historical inventions.
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"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
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Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 4
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Drawn from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings
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"As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed passenger ship, sinking in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
14) Call it courage
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Although he is afraid of the sea, the son of a Polynesian chief, whose people worship courage, sets out alone in his canoe to conquer his fear.
17) Colorado
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Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and environmental concerns of the Rocky Mountain State.
18) Universe
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"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....
19) Umbrella
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Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.
20) Fossil
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Presents a photographic introduction to fossils, explaining what they are, looking at different types of fossils, and discussing what they reveal about the past.