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  • This or That Animal Debate: A Rip-Roaring Game of Either/Or Questions

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Would you rather swim with a great white shark or a venomous jellyfish? In this fun-filled nonfiction book, young science fans test their decision-making skills with more than a dozen outrageous animal questions! From scary to gross to just plain silly, each question generates discussion and promotes critical thinking. Partnered with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read facts, this book invites readers to make informed decisions while prompting independent research. Perfect for soon-to-be scientists and adults alike.
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  • A Primary Source History of the Colony of Rhode Island

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Using primary sources, this book tells the story of the Rhode Island colony from its initial settlement through the Revolutionary War.

  • Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada, Elisa Chavarri

    language (The Child's World, Inc., Jan. 1, 2014)
    Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead.

  • A Historical Atlas of Colonial America

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Chronicles the history of America from the 1400s to 1775, with an emphasis on presenting maps from the period.
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  • This or That Animal Debate: A Rip-Roaring Game of Either/Or Questions

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Would you rather swim with a great white shark or a venomous jellyfish? In this fun-filled nonfiction book, young science fans test their decision-making skills with more than a dozen outrageous animal questions! From scary to gross to just plain silly, each question generates discussion and promotes critical thinking. Partnered with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read facts, this book invites readers to make informed decisions while prompting independent research. Perfect for soon-to-be scientists and adults alike.
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  • The Lizzie Borden Axe Murder Trial: A Headline Court Case

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Examines one of the most celebrated murder trials in United States history, in which Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe.
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  • Ghoulish Ghost Stories

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    The temperature drops, and a white mist floats into view. It’s a ghost! Or is it? Not everyone believes in ghosts. But some say they’ve come face-to-face with these free-floating spirits of the dead. Read on to discover some of the scariest ghost stories around.
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  • The 12 Worst Shipwrecks of All Time

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.
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  • Mia Hamm: Soccer Player

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, April 30, 2005)
    Explores the life and career of the record-breaking soccer player.

  • Body Snatchers: Flies, Wasps, and Other Creepy Crawly Zombie Makers

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Zombies have no control over their own minds. Some insects and other creepy crawlies have the power to turn other animals into zombies, controlling their behavior. Readers will learn all about these creatures and the real-life zombies they are making.
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  • The World's Most Famous Ghosts

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2011)
    Thousands of fascinating ghost sightings are reported every year. But the spirits of actors, musicians, and presidents seem to gain the most attention. These dead celebrities capture peoples imaginations. There have been many reports of spirits such as President Abraham Lincoln, John Wayne, and Michael Jackson. Read all about these famous ghosts and several others inside.
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  • A Primary Source History Of The Colony Of Rhode Island

    Joan Axelrod-Contrada

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Uses primary source documents to provide an in-depth look into the history of the colony of Rhode Island and includes a timeline, glossary, and primary source image list.