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Electrical Circuits
Lewis Parker
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Dec. 1, 2005)Electricity is often something we take for granted until we are without it. Learn how circuits work and see how shocking static electricity truly is.
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Why German Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Did you know that a German immigrant started the first kindergarten in the United States? In this book, reluctant readers will learn about the conditions that drove many people out of Germany, and how German immigrants have changed America over the years. Vivid photos and illustrations bring the story of German immigrants to life.
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Magnets
Lewis Parker
Paperback (Perfection Learning, )None
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Why Italian Immigrants Came to America
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Italian immigrants sailing to America spent weeks on a crowded ship. Many people died. Readers will be fascinated by the story of how these people endured such hardships to make it to America. The story of the Italian immigrants' rise to success is brought to life through attractive illustrations and photographs.
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Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - The Battle of Monmouth
Lewis Parker
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 9, 2002)British and American forces met at the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, in June 1778. Neither side won the battle, but George Washington proved that his Continentals could stand up against the best that the British had to offer.
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Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - The Battle of Trenton
Lewis Parker
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 8, 2002)After a series of defeats, George Washington's troops surprised and soundly defeated Hessian troops, fighting for the British, at the Battle of Trenton. The victory inspired more men to join the Continental army and convinced many colonists that the revolution was not a lost cause.
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Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Lewis Parker
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 8, 2002)The Battle of Lexington and Concord Late on April 18, 1775, regiments of British soldiers left Boston on their way to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Militiamen were called out to resist them. The British fired on the Americans -- and the Revolutionary War had begun.
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John D. Rockefeller and the Oil Industry
Lewis K Parker
Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Did you know that John D. Rockefeller's fortune would be worth about $189 billion dollars today? Rockefeller found many new uses for oil, bringing it into America's homes. Rockefeller's inventiveness and business skill made the oil industry what it is today. Rockefeller's determination and innovation made him one of the most successful businessmen in America.
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Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Henry Ford brought the car to homes across the country. More than 15 million people bought his Model T, the first affordable car ever manufactured. From his humble beginnings building his first car in his garage to his buzzing factory with more than 80,000 workers, Ford's remarkable achievements will astonish readers. Students will learn how one person can impact an entire nation.
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Andrew Carnegie and the Steel Industry
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Steel is used to make bridges, cars, planes, skyscrapers, and much more. Readers can learn how Andrew Camegie helped to create a process that made steel easier to make, cheaper to buy, and one of the biggest industries in America. Reluctant readers will be awe-struck as they learn how Camegie worked his way from poverty to become the Steel King.
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History's Villains - Josef Stalin
Lewis Parker
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 24, 2002)Under the leadership of Josef Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a relatively backward nation into the second most important industrial nation in the world. For these achievements, however, the Soviet people paid a high price: the loss of millions of lives, massive material and spiritual deprivation, political repression , and an authoritarian system of rule.
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French Colonies in the Americas
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2003)Discusses the settlement of America by the French, discussing where they settled, key figures, the new way of life, and the end of the French colonies.
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