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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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From the pilgrims and the presidents to modern-day politics, explore the history of the world's greatest superpower
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.
Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West and relive the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties"! Covering everything from...
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.
Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West and relive the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties"! Covering everything from...
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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An illustrated reference guide to the birds of North America.
The ultimate guide to more than 250 of North America's feathered residents.
Can American dippers stay under water for as long as half a minute? Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle's legs are bare? Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake? Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find...
The ultimate guide to more than 250 of North America's feathered residents.
Can American dippers stay under water for as long as half a minute? Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle's legs are bare? Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake? Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find...
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Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Walk with prehistoric giants and learn everything about our reptilian predecessors in this complete e-guide to dinosaur life.
Welcome to the world of dinosaurs. You're going to need to learn quickly if you don't want to be dinner for a Dimetrodon! Lucky for you, you picked up the Ultimate Dinosaur Handbook! This superb fact-included ebook contains everything you need to separate your Stegosaurus from your Spinosaurus, Jurassic from...
Welcome to the world of dinosaurs. You're going to need to learn quickly if you don't want to be dinner for a Dimetrodon! Lucky for you, you picked up the Ultimate Dinosaur Handbook! This superb fact-included ebook contains everything you need to separate your Stegosaurus from your Spinosaurus, Jurassic from...
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Pub. Date
2022
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Unabridged
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English
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Discover the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published.
Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture.
Banned Books explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public...
Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture.
Banned Books explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public...
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Illustrated guide to where and how the first great civilizations lived, shown on maps.
From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history to see where and how ancient peoples lived.
What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific...
From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history to see where and how ancient peoples lived.
What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific...
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Pub. Date
2023
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
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Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.
Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history?...
Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history?...
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Pub. Date
2022
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English
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Would you like to see Santa's workshop, meet the busy elves, and join in the festive fun? If so, turn the page and start your adventure.
Filled with playful rhymes that are easy to read aloud, Santa's Busy Day is the perfect Christmas story to share with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers. This charming board book features colorful illustrations and lots of entertaining characters like a reindeer with jingly sleigh bells, a...
Filled with playful rhymes that are easy to read aloud, Santa's Busy Day is the perfect Christmas story to share with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers. This charming board book features colorful illustrations and lots of entertaining characters like a reindeer with jingly sleigh bells, a...
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Pub. Date
2021
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English
Description
Ever wonder what happened 100 years ago on your birthday? What about on Christmas Day in the year 800? Or Halloween in the distant past? You might be surprised by what you find out.
On This Day is a history ebook with a difference. From January 1st to December 31st you will travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year. From a close encounter with Halley's Comet...
On This Day is a history ebook with a difference. From January 1st to December 31st you will travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year. From a close encounter with Halley's Comet...
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Pub. Date
2022
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English
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Perfect for story time with little ones, this first ebook introduces babies and toddlers to the colorful springtime festival-Holi.
From the advent of the spring season, to bringing in Holi with colors (dry and wet), delicious sweet and savory foods, chilled beverages, music, and celebrations with family and friends, this ebook includes all the elements of this joyful festival of colors. This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers...
From the advent of the spring season, to bringing in Holi with colors (dry and wet), delicious sweet and savory foods, chilled beverages, music, and celebrations with family and friends, this ebook includes all the elements of this joyful festival of colors. This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers...
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Pub. Date
2022
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English
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Take a look at the wonders of Iceland, and learn fascinating facts about this snowy island country.
Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading ebook for children. Includes facts, Welcome to Iceland will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about the numerous volcanoes, the beautiful Blue Lagoon, and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights as they practice reading. They will also learn about...
Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading ebook for children. Includes facts, Welcome to Iceland will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about the numerous volcanoes, the beautiful Blue Lagoon, and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights as they practice reading. They will also learn about...
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