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African American civil rights workers American Revolution (1775-1783) Frontier and pioneer life Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.) Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.) Juvenile literature United States West (U.S.) History West (U.S.) History Juvenile literature Women Women West (U.S.) HistoryEaton, 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 EATAugustin, Marion
Summary: "In this informative graphic novel sequel, two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art and civilization beginning with the Renaissance and moving forward into modern art"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.04 AUGSummary: Mysteries lurk around every corner in Odyssey, and the town's citizens must find a way through the confusion to arrive at the truth. When Wyatt winds up in the hospital after a crazy stunt, Mr. Whittaker searches for answers about what really happened. When Connie's car is stolen, Detective Polehaus's investigation leads him on a surprising path from one familiar face to another. And when Emily...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Focus On The Family 2021
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA FIC ADVCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC ADVKrasner, Barbara
Summary: Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from war-torn East Germany. From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, thousands of people fled the communist regime in East Germany to the freedom of West Germany.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943.1 KRAWinter, Max
Summary: Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 958.1 WINLanier, Wendy
Summary: "What did pioneers eat on the wide-open frontier as they made their way west? What kinds of clothes did people wear during the Civil War? What was school like in colonial America? Daily Life in US History answers all of these questions and more. Take a trip to the past to learn what everyday life was like in the different eras of US history." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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Summary: "Introduces the reader to the founding mothers of the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.4 CASCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 CASHalls, Kelly Milner
Summary: "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Civil War? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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Summary: "The first African American flying unit in the U.S. military were called the Tuskegee Airmen. They trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and flew more than 1,500 missions. During World War II, these men became some of the most decorated servicemen of the Army Air Forces. In this informative book, readers will learn about all about the Tuskegee Airmen, the missions they accomplished,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 LAKDumas, Marti
Summary: "Introduces the reader to women in the old West"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.4 DUMCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 DUMOnsgard, Bethany
Summary: Have you ever wondered what life was like for miners and their families during the California Gold Rush? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979 ONSGarstecki, Julia
Summary: "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living in Colonial America? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--OverDrive website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.2 GARGrant, Kesha
Summary: "Introduces the reader to women's rights movement"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.092 GRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 GRAHinman, Bonnie
Summary: "What did pioneers eat on the wide-open frontier as they made their way west? What kinds of clothes did people wear during the Civil War? What was school like in colonial America? Daily Life in US History answers all of these questions and more. Take a trip to the past to learn what everyday life was like in the different eras of US history."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 HINLake, Theia
Summary: "In this in-depth biography, readers will learn all about W. E. B. Du Bois and his life's work to fight for racial equality. They'll discover the roles he played in the Niagara Movement and the NAACP and understand how his ideas sometimes put him at odds with other reformers of the day. An informative timeline offers insight into the context of Du Bois' life and work. Eye-catching photographs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DU BTaylor, Susan
Summary: "Introduces the reader to women during World War II"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 TAYCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 TAYForest, Christopher
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of immigration through Ellis Island. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important part of American history. An infographic enhances understanding of immigration through Ellis Island, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo books are published by Jump! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 304.8 FOROnsgard, Bethany
Summary: "What did pioneers eat on the wide-open frontier as they made their way west? What kinds of clothes did people wear during the Civil War? What was school like in colonial America? Daily Life in US History answers all of these questions and more. Take a trip to the past to learn what everyday life was like in the different eras of US history." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 ONSMooney, 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 MOOStreissguth, Thomas
Summary: "Offers 12 different views on the growth of western territories and the impact on American Indians. Each page explores what happened during westward expansion and how it affected different people, and includes interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 STRBakshi, Kelly
Summary: Offers 12 different views on the fight for gender equality. Each page provides information about what happened during the Women s Rights Movement 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 BAKSummary: Penny and Wooton try to overcome questions from Penny's family before their marriage. Others in town are asking questions of their own: The Parker family wonders if Mom will ever learn how to ride a bike, Whit unexpectedly questions whether his daughter should move to town, and Emily wonders how an unknown hero is thwarting the robberies across town.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Focus on the Family 2016
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA Juv Adv HTroupe, Thomas Kingsley
Summary: With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.5 TROHale, Shannon
Summary: "Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn't prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her surprise, a knight in shining armor comes to the rescue, but not before the princess's prized decorations are stomped on and destroyed. Luckily, the gallant Prince Valerian has his own secret identity -- the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023