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Children's questions and answers Chronology, Historical Histoire Miscellanées Ouvrages pour la jeunesse History History Miscellanea History Miscellanea Juvenile literature Natural history Natural history Juvenile literature Natural history Miscellanea Juvenile literature World 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 EATCamlot, Heather
Summary: "What if the impossible was actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if your imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war and totalitarian power. What if...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2020
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Summary: "All the grim, gruesome and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the betrayal and murder of Julius Caesar by Marcus Brutus to the gunpowder plot to overthrow the English government of Guy Fawkes to the outlandish trials of witches, this book is packed with men, women, and historical events that involve unfair trials and unspeakable treachery. Others included are: La...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little bee books 2016
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Summary: "All the grim, gruesome, and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the exploits of American gangster Al Capone to the wars of King Richard III to the prophecies of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, this book is packed with men, women,and historical events that caused chaos and mayhem. Others included are: Vlad the Impaler of Romania, H.H. Holmes, Empress Wu Zetian of China,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little bee books 2016
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Summary: Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A collection of facts and trivia about ancient times, usually framed in a question and answer format, such as "Who blew down a town?", "Why did soldiers build a wooden horse?", and "Who had a clay army?"
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032 MACYenne, Bill
Summary: Provides an overview of world history through capsulized descriptions of major turning points that have profoundly affected the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks eXplore 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 YENJazynka, Kitson
Summary: "Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke,the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 904 JAZMills, Andrea
Summary: "If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 MILPerl, Erica S
Summary: "The Truth Sleuth guides readers through a series of truths (and lies) about American presidents."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PERPaquette, Ammi-Joan
Summary: Did you know that there is a fungus that can control the mind of an ant and make it do its bidding? Would you believe there is such a thing as a corpse flower -- a ten-foot-tall plant with a blossom that smells like a zombie? How about a species of octopus that doesn't live in water but rather lurks in trees in the Pacific Northwest? Every story in this book is strange and astounding. But not...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508 PAQCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508 PAQDeutsch, Libby
Summary: Young children are full of questions about how the world works; the processes and machinations behind the scenes. Why does a light come on when you flick a switch? How can cheese from the supermarket have come out of a cow? What happens when you send a text? Where does your poo go when you flush?(!) All very good questions, and all explained—along with many more—in The Everyday...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: Presents facts and trivia on the history and culture of the United States, including the geography, the presidents, prominent Americans, arts and music, and technological innovations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 STESummary: Follows the adventures of two curious animal friends, Duck and Fawn, as they explore the forest through one complete year. Flaps on each page reveal hidden wonders of nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time-Life for Children 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC TIMBrown, Carron
Summary: Explore natural and man-made wonders from ancient cities to modern volcanoes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Set Shine Light Brown 2018Grandin, Temple
Summary: "A guide to exploring the outdoors and asking questions about nature"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508 GRACopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 508 GRAKudlinski, Kathleen V
Summary: "Examines what is known about weather--storms, predictions, climate, and other characteristics--and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Sumerians to the recent past, believed to be true."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.6 KUDWood, John
Summary: "Crimes and criminals of yesteryear are an absorbing way to attract readers to learning about history. Pirates seeking treasure, gunslingers of the Wild West, and clever criminal masterminds are the focus of this high-interest volume. Readers will love learning who was clapped in irons, thrown into dungeons, and sentenced to the gallows. Captivating artwork and photographs complement the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 364.1 WOOBaddiel, Ivor.
Summary: Facts & trivia about the history of soccer including world cup techniques, national teams, tournaments, and great players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 BADWood, John
Summary: "Certain disasters have left such an indelible mark on history that people never tire of learning about them and wanting to discover more details. That's true of the dreadful disasters in this captivating book, which describes what happened in a sensitive and accessible way. As riveted readers learn about history's biggest catastrophes, they'll feel like they're on the scene, including the deck...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.3409 WOOWood, John
Summary: "Military history is a source of fascination for many young historians, but war is a truly gruesome part of history. From knights in suits of armor to the flying aces of the world wars, this eye-opening volume offers a comprehensive look at one part of humankind's nasty past. Readers examine the evolution of warfare. Along with riveting facts about deadly weapons and military maneuvers, readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.0202 WOOWood, John
Summary: "Modern medicine is such a marvel that it's hard to imagine how deadly it was to live in the past. Sometimes it was hard to stay alive, especially in the care of an ancient doctor. Readers will learn about deadly diseases such as the many plagues that killed off millions in the Middle Ages. They'll discover just how little people knew about the spread of illness and its prevention. Historical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020