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Going Global: Around the World in 1890
Par Marcia Amidon Lusted. 2016
Who Was Charles Dickens? (Who was?)
Par Meg Belviso, Nancy Harrison, Mark Edward Geyer, Pamela D. Pollack. 2014
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most…
memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens's literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers alike.What Is the Stanley Cup? (What Was?)
Par Gail Herman, Who Hq. 2019
Ice hockey fans will pull on their skates and gear up for this Who HQ title about the Stanley Cup…
Finals--the National Hockey League's championship games.Out of the thirty-two pro hockey teams that compete, only one can call itself the champion and proudly hoist up the Stanley Cup--the oldest sports trophy in the world! From the formation of the leagues and the crowning of the first championship-winning team, to the Rangers' Stanley Cup curse and the uncertain fate of the teams during the Spanish flu epidemic, this book recounts the highs and lows of this exciting ice hockey series.Where Is the Kremlin? (Where Is?)
Par Deborah Hopkinson, Who Hq. 2019
Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions…
for almost seven hundred years.Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. But this Moscow fortress has had its share of dark days. Follow along with author Deborah Hopkinson as she recounts the tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure that are part of this landmark's long history.Magellan's Madness
Par Lori Calabrese. 2017
Going Global: Borders, Naturally
Par Marcia Amidon Lusted. 2017
Where Is the Tower of London? (Where Is?)
Par Janet B. Pascal, Who Hq, David Malan. 2018
The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets!The Tower of London draws more than 2 million…
visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world.Who Was Isaac Newton? (Who was?)
Par Nancy Harrison, Janet Pascal, Tim Foley. 2014
Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague…
broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.What Was the Berlin Wall? (What Was?)
Par Nico Medina, Who Hq. 2019
The Berlin Wall finally came down in 1989. Now readers can find out why it was built in the first…
place; and what it meant for Berliners living on either side of it. Here's the fascinating story of a city divided. In 1961, overnight a concrete border went up, dividing the city of Berlin into two parts - East and West. The story of the Berlin Wall holds up a mirror to post-WWII politics and the Cold War Era when the United States and the USSR were enemies, always on the verge of war. The wall meant that no one from Communist East Berlin could travel to West Berlin, a free, democratic area. Of course that didn't stop thousands from trying to breech the wall - more than one hundred of them dying in the attempt. (One East Berliner actually ziplined to freedom!) Author Nico Medina explains the spy-vs-spy politics of the time as well as what has happened since the removal of one of the most divisive landmarks in modern history.The Golden Goal
Par Matthew Cade. 2020
And faster than you could blink—not a second, but a fraction— Crosby shot the puck before Miller reacted. It slipped…
through his pads and like that it was done, The country erupted—Canada had won!The Vancouver Olympics, 2010. Canada’s best hockey players battle Team USA for the Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey. The stakes are high, and the game starts off fast with both teams fighting for the puck. At the end of the second period, Canada is ahead 2-1 and the gold medal is within reach. Then, with minutes left in the third period, the US scores to tie the game. With millions of Canadians on the edge of their seats, the game goes into overtime and thirteen minutes in, Sidney Crosby shoots and scores. Sid the Kid and one of the greatest hockey teams ever assembled clinches the gold medal on home ice for Canada, the birthplace of hockey. The Golden Goal captures the energy and excitement of the game and celebrates the tenth anniversary of this iconic moment in Canadian history. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with kids of all ages.School for Barbarians: Education Under the Nazis
Par Thomas Mann, Erika Mann. 1938
Published in 1938, when Nazi power was approaching its zenith, this well-documented indictment reveals the systematic brainwashing of Germany's youth.…
The Nazi program prepared for its future with a fanatical focus on national preeminence and warlike readiness that dominated every department and phase of education. Methods included alienating children from their parents, promoting notions of racial superiority instead of science, and developing a cult of personality centered on Hitler. Erika Mann, a member of the World War II generation of German youth, observed firsthand the Third Reich's perversion of a once-proud school system and the systematic poisoning of family life. This edition of her historic exposé features an Introduction by her father, famed author and Nobel laureate Thomas Mann.The Three Musketeers: In Easy-To-Read-Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
Par Alexandre Dumas. 1994
Swashbuckling novel, filled with high adventure, royal intrigue and romance, relates the escapades of D'Artagnan and his three friends --…
Athos, Porthos and Aramis -- and their involvement in the secret plots of Cardinal Richelieu and his beautiful but treacherous spy, Lady de Winter. Specially adapted and illustrated for young readers.Hiding Edith: A true story
Par Kathy Kacer. 2006
Hiding Edith tells the true story of Edith Schwalb, a young Jewish Girl sent to live in a safe house…
after the Nazi invasion of France. Edith's story is remarkable not only for her own bravery, but for the bravery of those that helped her: an entire village, including its mayor and citizenry, heroically conspired to conceal the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in the safe house.Ludwig Van Beethoven (Getting To Know The World's Greatest Composers)
Par Mike Venezia. 2017
This young readers’ edition tells the remarkable story, largely forgotten until now, of the young Jewish women who became resistance…
fighters against the Nazis during World War II. It has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture.As their communities were being destroyed, groups of Jewish women and teenage girls across Poland began transforming Jewish youth groups into resistance factions. These “ghetto girls” helped build systems of underground bunkers, paid off the Gestapo, and bombed German train lines.At the center of the book is eighteen-year-old Renia Kukielka, who traveled across her war-torn country as a weapons smuggler and messenger. Other women who joined the cause served as armed fighters, spies, and saboteurs, all risking their lives for their missions. Never before chronicled in full, this is the incredible account of the strong Jewish women who fought back against the seemingly unstoppable Nazi regime. It follows the women through arrests, internment, and for a lucky few, into the late 20th century and beyond.It also includes a section of black-and-white photos, so that readers can see firsthand the extraordinary women who bravely fought for their freedom in the face of overwhelming odds.Hockey Fun (Sports Fun)
Par Tyler Omoth. 2021
Hockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the…
rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.The Brown Lady: The Ghost of Raynham Hall (Real-Life Ghost Stories)
Par Megan Cooley Peterson. 2020
A ghostly woman in a brown dress has been repeatedly sighted in a centuries-old mansion in Norfolk, England. Many believe…
the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, wife of Charles Townsend. According to legend, Charles became upset with Dorothy and locked her inside Raynham Hall until she died. To this day, her ghost still allegedly wanders the home.The Flying Dutchman: The Doomed Ghost Ship (Real-Life Ghost Stories)
Par Megan Cooley Peterson. 2020
The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship…
is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day.Hilary Knight: Hockey Hero (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
Par Shane Frederick. 2021
Hilary Knight started skating when she was five. Fifteen years later, she was the youngest member on Team USA at…
the 2010 Olympics. The next 10 years of her career have only gotten more impressive. Discover more about Knight's highlights on and off the ice in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.Why Should I Care About the Ancient Egyptians? (Why Should I Care About History?)
Par Nick Hunter. 2020
The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today?…
From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.