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Lightning
Kristen Rajczak
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)When lightning strikes, its never quietthats because lighting causes thunder. Fun facts capture readers attention as they take in this scientific detail. Readers learn how lightning forms as well as the truth about common myths. Learning tools are provided throughout the text, including detailed diagrams to aid in the understanding of this striking phenomenon. Fun fact boxes engage readers, and stunning photographs of lightning enhance science content.
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20 Fun Facts About the Great Pyramid
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Provides information about the Great Pyramid, including that it was built more than 4,500 years ago and that it is now thirty feet shorter than when it was built.
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The Trail of Tears: A Journey of Loss
Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)Describes the Trail of Tears, where over one hundred thousand Native Americans were forcibly removed from their native lands by the United States, and discusses the long-term impacts of the relocation.
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The Mayflower Compact
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)Describes the events surrounding the drafting and implementation of the Mayflower Compact, and looks at the effects it had on the lives of early American colonists.
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Be a Meteorologist
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2014)Meteorology is a science that deals with the always changing, always fascinating atmosphere of Earth. Meteorologists don't just deal with rain, wind, and snow; they're also on the lookout for life-altering events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This accessible book explains the career options of a meteorologist, including television and NASA. It also delves into the past history of meteorology as well as the modern technology that meteorologists now have to aid them.
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Instagram: Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger
Kristen Rajczak
Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Jan. 1, 2015)Details the behind-the-scenes achievements of the cofounders of Instagram and how they created the popular photo-sharing app.
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Melania Trump: First Lady of the United States
Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)Melania Trump has experienced many parts of the world in her life, beginning with her childhood in Slovenia to the modeling world of Milan, Italy. The journey isn't over yet. In 2016, she became the first First Lady of the United States to be a naturalized citizen, and only the second ever to be born overseas. This informative biography follows Melania on her amazing journey, with engaging information written in age-appropriate language and context. Each chapter features color photographs and a quote from Melania, giving readers a sense of her personality, beliefs, and ideas.
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Life as a Pioneer
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)Describes what life was like for pioneers on the American frontier in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, discussing what they ate, what type of work they did, where they lived, and challenges they faced.
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Racing the Iditarod
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Discusses the history of the Iditarod race, including its history, traditions, and the possible dangers the racers and their dogs face.
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All About Santa
Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the most interesting stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is a must-have for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical images of Santa Claus portrayals through time add to the age-appropriate and cultural content of this jolly read.
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Famous Graveyards
Kristen Rajczak
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)Horror movies are filmed in Highgate Cemetery in London, England. The oldest headstones at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, are from the 1400s. In Cairos City of the Dead, the poorest citizens live next door to graves! While visiting these graveyards isnt for the faint of heart, readers can enjoy all the spooky spectacles through detailed descriptions and history. Full-color photographs show the different ways cultures have buried their dead, from the beauty of Zentralfriedhof in Vienna to the restrained dignity of Arlington National Cemetery. Sidebars augment the main content with haunted tales and the famous people buried there.
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