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Fleeing to Freedom on the Underground Railroad: The Courageous Slaves, Agents, And Conductors
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Tells the stories of the slaves, abolitionists, and conductors on the Underground Railroad through letters, newspaper articles, and biographies.
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State Flowers: Including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Elaine Landau
Paperback (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1992)Describes each state's official flower and tells of legends associated with the flower.
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Mastiffs Are the Best!
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2011)What's that huge dog with the short, coarse coat and mellow personality? It's the mastiff! Mastiffs are gentle giants with a calm and easygoing temperament. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a mastiff fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its therapeutic work in hospitals and nursing homes to its history of fighting with the Roman army. You'll also want to find out how to care for the mastiff. So check put this go-to guide for mastiff lovers―and learn all about why mastiffs are the best breed there is!
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What Is St. Patrick's Day?
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Oct. 1, 2011)How do people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Who was St. Patrick? Why do people wear green? Learn all about this holiday in this easy-to-read book. Enjoy a hands-on activity, too!
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Popcorn!
Elaine Landau
Hardcover (Charlesbridge, Feb. 1, 2003)Pull up a chair and dig in! POPCORN is chock-full of tidbits about one of America's favorite snack foods. Learn what makes popcorn pop, how Native Americans liked their popcorn, and how television almost wiped out popcorn's future. Cooking tips, recipes, and resources included.
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The Great Depression
Elaine Landau
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)Explains the factors that led to the Great Depression, describes the economic, political, and social conditions in the United States during that time, and examines how the New Deal helped pull the country out of its slump.
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Egyptian Maus Are the Best!
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2011)What’s that cat with the silky, spotted coat and pale green eyes? It’s the Egyptian mau! Egyptian maus are intelligent, loving, and loyal. Their owners think they are the best cats ever―and it’s easy to see why. If you’re an Egyptian mau fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots as a prized animal in ancient Egypt to how it came to the United States with a Russian princess. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the Egyptian mau. So check out this go-to guide for Egyptian mau lovers―and learn all about why Egyptian maus are the best breed there is!
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Ellis Island
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)Discusses why immigrants came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the difficulties of the journey, the establishment of the Ellis Island Immigration Station and what went on there, and its decline and restoration.
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
Elaine Landau
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)Describes the characteristics and habits of the massive flesh-eating dinosaur, as well as theories about why it became extinct.
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