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Giant Pandas
Brenda Haugen
language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Round and roly-poly, pandas are recognizable to people everywhere. But these cuddly creatures are in trouble. Their populations are shrinking, and they are running out of places to live. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
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African Elephants
Brenda Haugen
language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Elephants are seen as a symbol of African wildlife. Many people admire their size, intelligence, and strength. But these great land beasts are in trouble. Their homes are disappearing and food is becoming hard to find. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
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Benito Mussolini: Fascist Italian Dictator
Brenda Haugen
Hardcover (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2007)From 1900 to the present day, humanity and the world have undergone major changes. Drastic shifts in theories and practice tested the standards of personal freedoms and religious conventions as well as science, technology, and industry. The new mind-set of the modern world includes a focus on humanitarianism and the belief that a global economy has made the world a more connected place. Starting as a fascist newspaper editor in the early 1900s, Benito Mussolini rallied enough support to become prime minister of Italy in 1922. He would go on to lead Italy into World War II and befriend Adolf Hitler, the Nazi leader of Germany. Even with the help of his powerful ally, Mussolini’s war efforts would not succeed. Mussolini resigned from power and was executed by his own countrymen
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Henry B. Gonzalez: Congressman of the People
Brenda Haugen
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2005)A biography profiling the life of Henry B. Gonzalez, the Texas and United States politician who became a voice for the poor and downtrodden. Includes source notes and timeline.
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Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union
Brenda Haugen
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2006)A biography profiling the life of Joseph Stalin, dictator of the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953. Includes source notes and timeline.
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The Holocaust Museum
Brenda Haugen
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2007)The horrors of the Holocaust, the mass killing of Jews and others by Nazi Germany during World War II, changed the world. Many survivors and political leaders felt it was important that the tragic events and the victims were never forgotten. In the late 1970s, U.S. government leaders began planning for a memorial to the millions of people who were murdered. Finally in 1993, their dream was realized, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum opened. Today, the museum serves as both an honor to those who were lost and an education center to people of all ages.
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The Split History of the Battles of Lexington and Concord: A Perspectives Flip Book
Brenda Haugen
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Feb. 1, 2018)Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.
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Amelia Earhart: Legendary Aviator
Brenda Haugen
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)Amelia Earhart gained worldwide fame in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean. Her lifelong accomplishments as an aviator influenced pilots in the United States and throughout the world. Her bravery encouraged women to learn to fly and fulfill their dreams. On her attempt to circumnavigate the globe at the equator, Earhart and her plane vanished and were never found. But her memory endures as a symbol of adventure, courage, and perseverance.
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The Split History of the Battles of Lexington and Concord: A Perspectives Flip Book
Brenda Haugen
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2018)Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.
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Frederick Douglass: Slave, Writer, Abolitionist
Brenda Haugen
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2005)A biography profiling the life of Frederick Douglass, his escape from slavery, his career as an author and orator, and his quest for justice. Includes source notes and timeline.
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The Split History of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Brenda Haugen
eBook (Compass Point Books, Feb. 1, 2018)Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.
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Jonathan Toews
Brenda Haugen
Paperback (Capstone Press, Oct. 1, 2015)A team leader and one of the best defensive forwards in the game, Jonathan Toews became a hockey superstar at a very young age. As a little kid, he wouldn't eat breakfast until his mom let him put on his skates. Now he's captain of the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks. Learn about Toews' rise to hockey stardom and how he became a leader at various levels, all the way to the NHL.
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