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1) Oklahoma
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Oklahoma, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
2) Japan
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Children's Press
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English
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"This book will explore the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan. Also, students will have at their fingertips the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan"--Provided by Publisher.
3) Triceratops
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Children's Press
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English
Description
Describes the characteristics and probable behavior of this three-horned dinosaur, as well as theories about its extinction.
4) New Mexico
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English
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Located along the Mexican border in the southwestern United States, New Mexico is home to some of the country’s largest Hispanic and Native American populations. Readers will explore the history and culture of this diverse state, from its settlement by Native Americans thousands of years ago to its important position within the United States today.
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For the first four days, everything went as planned on the Titanic. First-class passengers enjoyed their large, beautifully furnished rooms and 10-course meals in the ship's fanciest dining room. They also enjoyed using the reading rooms, the huge swimming pool, and the gymnasium. Second- and third-class passengers sailed in their not quite so fancy facilities. Then, on the evening of April 14, just one day short of arriving in New York, the Titanic...
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At the time of its construction, the Titanic was an engineering wonder. At 882 feet, 8 inches long -- a distance of more than four city blocks -- the ship was the largest ever built. It was also the most luxurious and, supposedly, the safest. It took 3,000 workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast almost three years to complete construction. Learn about the process -- from stem to stern -- in Building the Titanic. --
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In 1985, Oceanographer Bob Ballard went searching for the most famous shipwreck of all time. Explorers, including Ballard, had been looking for the ship for years without luck. But on this voyage, the team had Argo, a deep-sea vehicle with a remote-controlled camera to help with the search. For days, the team pulled Argo across the ocean floor and found nothing. They were beginning to lose hope. Then, on September 1, something appeared on their video...
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There were close to 2,200 people aboard the Titanic for its maiden voyage, including about 900 crew members. Among the ship's first-class passengers were some of the richest people in the world -- from business tycoons to movie stars. In second- and third-class compartments were people from across Europe who were sailing to a new life in America. Also aboard that April were Joseph Laroche, the only Black passenger on the Titanic, Masabumi Hosono,...
12) South Carolina
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English
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With its low-lying swamps, forested foothills, and ocean beaches, South Carolina is home to a variety of landscapes. Readers will explore the state’s rich history and learn how it has grown to be the place it is today. They will also learn about South Carolina’s Southern culture, from delicious local dishes to traditional celebrations.
13) Florida
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Florida, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
15) Apples
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history, cultivation, and uses of apples and describes the different kinds.
17) Brazil
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English
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, culture, and people of Brazil.
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Explains what a national anthem is; recounts the events that led to Francis Scot Key writing "The Star-Spangled Banner," including the history of the specific flag to which he referred; and describes how his poem eventually became the national anthem.
19) Apatosaurus
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics, habits, and diet of the Apatosaurus.
20) Pterosaurs
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics and behavior of the extinct flying reptiles, and presents theories as to why they died out.