Eaton, Gale
Summary: What do the Trojan Horse, Piltdown Man, Keely Motor Company, and Ponzi Scheme have in common? They were all famous hoaxes, carefully designed and bolstered with false evidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 001.9 EATHarris, Duchess
Summary: Looks at different divisions of law enforcement on both the national and at the community level, discussing how they protect citizens, reduce crime, and serve their communities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 363.2 HARParker, Steve
Summary: A Brief Illustrated History of Life on Earth' charts the evolution of living species all the way from 2.5 billion years ago, through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and right through to today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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Summary: In "narrative nonfiction format, this ... book follows a selection of people who experienced the 2011 Japan Tsunami"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.34 RISSmith, Elliott
Summary: "Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.263 SMIOtfinoski, Steven
Summary: "In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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Summary: April Fools! For anyone whos even been the victim of an April Fools Day joke or whos planning to pull the best prank yet, this fun book takes them inside the possible origins of an amusing holiday. Similar holidays have been practiced for centuries by several cultures, including the ancient Romans. Colorful photographs of celebrations around the world as well as snapshots of the funniest pranks...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: J 394.2 JONSummary: "An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Ancient Maya culture. Features include a timeline, map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Maya culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.8 MYSWebb, Sarah Powers
Summary: What was it like to be part of the American Revolution? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 WEBGitlin, Marty.
Summary: This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in streams filled with garbage. Wealthier individuals who had bathrooms produced waste that was sent down chutes into the castle moat. Peasants and nobles commonly consumed animal parts that today we would...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.1 GITCrane, Cody
Summary: "This book shows readers the awesome power of hurricanes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 CRAMooney, Carla
Summary: Offers 12 different views on the rise of industry and decline of farming. Each page provides information about what happened during the Industrial Revolution and how it affected different people, along with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 MOOGifford, Clive
Summary: "Why is a $5 bill worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? Discover the answers to these and more in this crash course from ancient cashless societies to ... very modern cashless societies. The history of buying, selling, saving, and stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts, proving that while it might sound all grown-up and series, money sure is funny." --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332.49 GIFAbramson, Marcia
Summary: "Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the extreme history of our nation's birth certificate"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 ABRMercer, Abbie
Summary: Bloody sacrifices, disgusting diets, and shocking religious rituals are some of the gruesome aspects of the totally gross history of Mesoamerica. Concise and entertaining, this text covers some of the more nauseating facts about pre-Columbian Mesoamerica (the region spanning Central America). The gruesome details about the Mesoamerican diet, religion, and medicine will shock readers. But beyond...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972 MERShea, Therese
Summary: American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SHEFirme, Tom
Summary: "Learn about the history of colonialism throughout the world in this volume of History Summarized. Each volume in this series concisely surveys a major historical event or interrelated series of events or a major cultural, economic, political, or social movement." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 325.32 FIRBeason, Jimmy
Summary: This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BEAInnes, Brian
Summary: Provides the history of torture, from its earliest uses right up to the present day, explaining the tools and techniques of torture, and also details the fight against torture through the work of international campaigners such as Amnesty International.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 364.6 INNSmith, Maximilian
Summary: The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 SMISocha, Piotr
Summary: "One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 SOCRodriguez, Janel
Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 RODKeppeler, Jill
Summary: "The idea of the American frontier means a lot to many Americans' images of themselves and their country. Everyone has heard stories or watched movies showing tough, brave settlers crossing the continent, daring harsh weather, hostile natives, and rough terrain to nobly "tame" the frontier and expand the United States. But is this image true to life? Young readers will get a wider perspective...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.01 KEPGraubart, Norman D.
Summary: Humans have used horses for thousands of years in some parts of the world, but they weren't introduced into the Americas until the 1500s. Regardless of this late start, horses have had an incredible influence on American history. Discover how horses affected daily life, work life, commerce, and more in this engaging exploration of one of the most beloved--and useful--animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015