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  • The Bald Eagle

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Discover the signifigance of the bald eagle as an American symbol.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book describes the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle, and discusses how the bird became the symbol of the United States, what makes it both appropriate and inappropriate as a national emblem, its endangerment and protection, and its use as a symbol.
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  • The Louisiana Purchase: Would You Close the Deal?

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2008)
    Originally sent to purchase the Port of New Orleans and access to the Mississippi River, Napoleon Bonaparte offered President Thomas Jefferson's dispatch Robert Livingston a deal to buy the entire territory, causing him to make a major decision on a moment's notice that forever changed the make-up of this nation.
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  • Earth

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Introduces the Earth as a planet, including its orbit, and discusses the conditions that make it suitable for life, its structure, the moon, and space flight.
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  • Wyatt Earp: Wild West Lawman

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2004)
    A biography of the lawman who helped to bring order to "The Wickedest Town in the West," Dodge City, Kansas.
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  • The Homestead Act

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Describes the purpose of the Homestead Act, who qualified for it, and how it benefited America.
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  • Harp Seals: Animals of the Snow and Ice

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, April 1, 2010)
    How do harp seals survive the freezing snow and frigid waters of their natural habitat? How do they find food and raise their pups? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive in the snow and ice.
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  • Pit Bulls Are the Best!

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2011)
    What’s that dog with the broad head, stocky frame, and tough but tender attitude? It's a pit bull! Pit bulls are hardy dogs with lots of smarts and a great desire to please. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a pit bull fan, you’ll want to learn all about these pooches, from their fearlessness and tremendous strength to their history in Great Britain and the United States. You'll also want to find out how to care for pit bulls. So check out this go-to guide for pit bull lovers―and learn all about why pit bulls are the best dogs around!
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  • Joined at Birth: The Lives of Conjoined Twins

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1997)
    Explores the issue of conjoined twins, including a discussion of the difficult decision regarding physical separation that parents must face
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  • The Abenaki

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Describes the history, culture, and traditions of the Abenaki Indians, one of the tribes found in the northeastern United States
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  • Celebrating Veterans Day

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2012)
    Veterans Day is a holiday which celebrates those who served in the military and helped to protect our country with their service. Read about its history and how it is celebrated today.
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  • Earth

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Introduces the Earth as a planet, including its orbit, and discusses the conditions that make it suitable for life, its structure, the moon, and space flight.
    P

  • Beluga Whales: Animals of the Snow and Ice

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, March 1, 2010)
    How do beluga whales live in the icy Arctic waters? How do they stay safe from predators? What are people doing to help save them? Learn about these rare and special animals, including facts about their life cycle, diet, and other unique features that help them survive in their icy habitat.
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