Hansen, Grace.
Summary: This title shows readers some of the most amazing machines in the world. Vibrant photographs team up with cool and interesting facts to attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2015
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Summary: "An introduction to the life of a marine in a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Describes some of the missions assigned to MEUs, how they train, and their role in the U.S. armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: "An introduction to the life of Army Rangers in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356 BOZHarris, Duchess
Summary: June 18, 1969. A police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gathering place for LGBTQ individuals in New York City, turned into a riot. Drag queens and trans women of color were the first to fight back. Violence continued for the next six days. This is recognized as the beginning of the LGBTQ rights movement. Harris and Lundin examine how social movements have made an impact at local, state,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 323.3 HARBozzo, Linda.
Summary: "An introduction to the life of Delta Force operators in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: "An introduction to the life of Green Berets in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: "An introduction to the life of a U.S. Navy SEAL, including a description of the tough training, the missions they are assigned, and their role in protecting the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: "An introduction to the life of Air Commandos in the Air Force (aka Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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Summary: This title will go through the process of how sweaters are made. The book will begin by talking about where cotton and wool come from and how they are prepped before they are sent to the textile factories. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANHansen, Grace
Summary: This title will go through the process of how chocolate is made. It will be begin at the cacao tree farms where cacao beans are cleaned and prepped. It will then follow the cacao beans to the manufacturer where they are roasted, winnowed, and turned into delicious chocolate! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANHansen, Grace
Summary: This title will go through the process of how a book is made using today's giant and amazing machines! It will also touch on the history of the printing press. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANHansen, Grace
Summary: This title will go through the process of how crayons are made, from the shipment of wax to a factory to the shipment of boxes of colorful crayons to stores. --Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANBrezenoff, Steven
Summary: After transferring from a private arts school to a public school, prodigy bass player Terence Kato sets out to build a rock band. Only one member remains at large: a DRUMMER. However, finding one isn't as easy as "ONE...TWO...THREE...FOUR!"
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2017
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Summary: This title will go through the process of how peanut butter is made. It will begin at the peanut farm where peanut plants are grown. It will then show the process of harvesting, shelling, and blanching, and finally show how the peanuts are broken down into a creamy butter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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Summary: This title will go through the process of how ice cream is made. It will begin at the dairy farms where cows are milked. It will then follow the milk to the creamery, and then from the creamery to the ice cream factory. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANDemuth, Patricia.
Summary: More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname--the longest cemetery on earth....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEDemuth, Patricia.
Summary: "Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET GATESEdgers, Geoff
Summary: Profiles the life and accomplishments of Stanley Lieber, comic book author, publisher of Marvel Comics, and creator of such famous comic-book characters as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Fantastic Four.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET LEEFabiny, Sarah
Summary: "Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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Summary: "It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an Imprint pf Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEPollack, Pam
Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LUCStine, Megan
Summary: Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEAnastasio, Dina
Summary: "Readers will learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHE BASKETBuckley, James
Summary: Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014