George Sullivan
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English
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Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump and everyone in between! This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's accomplishments in the Oval Office, accompanied by photographs and lists of key events. A must-have for any classroom or young history buff, The Scholastic Book of Presidents covers everything you need to know about America's greatest...
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English
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"Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump. This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's accomplishments in the Oval Office and beyond, accompanied by photographs and lists of key events."--
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When Charles S. Stratton was born in 1838, he seemed perfect in every way. But then he stopped growing. At age four, though a happy and mischievous child, he was just over two feet tall and weighed fifteen pounds-the exact size he had been as a seven-month-old baby. It was then that P. T. Barnum persuaded Charley's family to allow him to exhibit their son in his museum and tour him around the world as a curiosity. Tom Thumb, as Barnum dubbed him,...
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English
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Traces the history of skin and scuba diving, outlines the basic principles of diving, explains safety measures and their value, and discusses selection and care of equipment. A handy illustrated guide, filled with step-by-step instructions for teen-agers and their coaches
12) Lewis and Clark
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Pub. Date
1999.
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English
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Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context.
13) Paul Revere
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Pub. Date
[1999]
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English
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A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.
14) Abraham Lincoln
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Pub. Date
[2000]
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English
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Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War.
18) All about hockey
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Pub. Date
[1998]
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English
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An introduction to the sport of ice hockey, including its history, equipment, techniques, terminology, rules, and players.
20) Harriet Tubman
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Pub. Date
2002.
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English
Description
Using a variety of primary sources, this biography of Harriet Tubman describes the life of a former slave who was responsible for helping many other slaves to freedom.
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