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London, Martha

Summary: "Books, television shows, and movies have illustrated the adventures of cowboys, sharpshooters, and outlaws of the Wild West. But many popular stories about the American West have gotten some facts wrong and left others out altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Wild West dives into the myths about what life was like for settlers and Native American peoples in the West and brings the truth to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J978 LON

Gagne, Tammy

Summary: The telephone, the lightbulb, and the airplane are all inventions have changed the world for the better. But many popular stories about the creation of American inventions have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Invention dives into the myths about inventors and their inventions and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J670 GAG

Gagne, Tammy

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: In the years following Christopher Columbus's expedition, Europeans made homes for themselves in the Americas and pushed out the indigenous peoples already living there. Many popular stories about life in the early American colonies have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Colonization dives into the myths about colonization and brings the truth...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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Gale, Ryan

Summary: "Sparked by the secession of the Southern states and the creation of the Confederacy, the Civil War raged between 1861 and 1865. But many popular stories about the Civil War have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Civil War dives into the myths about the war fought over slavery and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.7 GAL

Hustad, Douglas

Summary: When Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space, the country launched not only a satellite but a new age. Many popular stories about American advancements during the space age have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Space Age dives into the myths about the history of NASA and space exploration and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company 2021

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.9 HUS

Maddox, Jake

Summary: Quinn O'Neill is known as Quitt at his school for quitting every activity he has ever tried, so when he joins the school diving team, nobody expects him to stick with it--and a bike accident looks like the perfect excuse for yet another failure.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2024

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Woolley, Katie

Summary: Properly fueling one's body is crucial, and the other important step is moving around and exercising! The importance of physical activity for young readers is explained through engaging illustrations, achievable steps, enjoyable activities, and advice on developing helpful habits that will last a lifetime. Whether it's playing a sport or taking their dog for a walk, readers learn the many ways...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 WOO

Williams, Jake

Summary: The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin's Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pavilion Children's Books 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LEO

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