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$18.99  
hardcover, Julie Bertagna, 128 pages, 7 x 10, 9781930238947
Told for the first time in a graphic novel, this is the exciting life story of John Muir—who sailed to America as a boy and ended up changing the world. John Muir led an adventurous life, starting with his wild and playful boyhood in Scotland and culminating in his legendary exploits in...

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Paperback, Kate Boehm Jerome, 106 pages, 5.4 x 0.3 x 7.7, 9780448428567
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world,...

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Paperback, Patricia Brennan Demuth, 112 pages, 5.3 x 0.3 x 7.6, 9780448464626
A terrifying attack!  On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than two thousand servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into...

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Paperback, Megan Kopp, 48 pages, 7.8 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches, 9780778745310
This book allows the reader to explore the rich worldview of Native North American tribes through their myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the...

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Hardcover, Christopher Lloyd, 24 pages, 10.8 x 0.5 x 14.5 inches, 9780993284755
SEE HOW people have changed the world with their hands and brains for over more than 10,000 years from the Stone Ages to the present day.  Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History  this unique history of science and engineering includes a 6-foot fold-out...

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Paperback, Lynn Peppas, 48 pages, 7.1 x 0.2 x 9.1 inches, 9780778725732
This revealing book examines how First Nations and Native Peoples have been displaced in the United States and Canada through treaties, empty promises, and military force. Through close examination of primary source images, documents, and first-hand accounts, readers will gain an understanding...

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Paperback, Roland Smith, 304 pages, 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.9, 9780152026967
Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old river man, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn’t imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is setting off on his landmark...

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Paperback, Karen Hesse, illust. by Robert Andrew Parker, 315 pages, 5 x 7.5, 9780689839894
The amazing true story of a young stowaway aboard Capt. Cook's Endeavor, and his adventures while helping to explore the South Seas. A thrilling tale.

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hardcover, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 32 pages, 8 x 10, 9781786033338
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although...

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Spiral, Martha Day Zschock, 64 pages, 6 x 9, 9781441322715
Scratch and Sketch   your way through America's spectacular natural and cultural wonders! Scratch away the white outlines to bring each amazing scene to life in swirling colors or shiny foil. Book features parks and landmarks from all across America, from the ocean cliffs of...

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Paperback, Stephen Krensky, 32 pages, 6 x 0.1 x 9, 9780689848032
Young Sacagawea wants to be as brave as her brother. If only she were allowed to go with him and the other boys on a hunt to prove it! But while gathering wood with her grandmother, an angry rattlesnake shows Sacagawea that there are many ways to be brave.

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Paperback, Diane Stanley, 48 pages, 10 x 8, 9780064490061
What if you could close your eyes and open them to find you were amongst hundreds of pioneers in 1843, packing up your covered wagon to travel the 2,000 miles of the Oregon Trail? Meet twins Liz and Lenny and their unique grandmother, who, with the help of her magic hat, can transport the twins...

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Hardcover, Helaine Becker, 36 pages, 6 x 9, 9781773061245
The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the late 1700s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out. Zheng Yi Sao agreed to marry him only if she got an equal share of his business. When her...

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Paperback, Matthew Lasley, 32 pages, 10 x 10, 9781513139135
Pedro and his pan go on an exciting adventure together―to strike gold! They hike mountains, whack through bushes, and wade through streams as they sift through dirt and gravel in search of the hidden nuggets just waiting to be found.   Inspired by the true story of Felix Pedro, a prospector...

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Hardcover, Sarah Albee, 22 pages, 10 x 12, 9781999967925
A richly illustrated, foldout graphic history of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean. North American history unfolds in this graphic timeline   that places the United States, Canadian and Mexican/Caribbean histories in the context of their continent. From...

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Paperback, Kathryn Smithyman, 32 pages, 8.3 x 0.2 x 10.6 inches, 9780778704751
This fascinating book focuses on the many foods that were first discovered and cultivated by Native Americans. Children will learn about the ingenuity of Native American farming techniques, hunting methods, and cooking styles, and enjoy preparing many Native-inspired dishes that they can prepare...
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