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Describes the Gemini 4 mission in 1965 when astronauts Edward White and James McDivitt carried out the first extravehicular activity in the United States manned space program.
Printed almost 500 years ago, Johannes Gutenbergs Bible remains a marvel of technology and art. But almost as breathtaking as the book itself, theres the story of how it all came to be; JOHANNES GUTENBERG introduces readers to Gutenberg and the trials and tribulations he endured as he struggled to devise his system of moveable-type printing. Persevering through personal and professional hardship, Gutenberg gave the world a gift that sped the Protestant Reformation and revolutionized the spread of information.
Showcases the major amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1792, summarizing how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created and discussing how each amendment affects our lives today.
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(Myreportlinks.Com, April 1, 2009)
Presents the lives and accomplishments of nine African American inventors whose inventions changed the world, including Howard Latimer, George Washington Carver, and Madam C.J. Walker.
Offers a look at this amazing scientist of the nineteenth century and his devoted passion for the study of microorganisms which led to the pasteurization of milk, the first vaccine against rabies, and a polio vaccine.
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(Myreportlinks.Com, March 1, 2006)
Provides a look at the characteristics of the world's seven species of sea turtles, and examines the steps presently being taken to protect the green sea turtle from extinction.
"Read about Benjamin Banneker, George R. Carruthers, Charles R. Drew, Shirley Ann Jackson, Ernest Everett Just, Walter E. Massey, John P. Moon, Daniel Hale Williams, and Jane Cooke Wright"--Provided by publisher.
This thought-provoking title gives readers a loot at the Vietnam War through the eyes of soldiers and others involved. Author Kim A. O?Connell uses letters, diaries, and other documents to give the reader a more personal view of this war.
Enhanced with full-color photographs and illustrations, a guide provides a look at the largest bird in North America and the way it lives in its natural habitat along with a review of the steps being taken in captive breeding to keep this amazing creature from going extinct.
Each book in this series takes readers on a tour of a national park's unique landmarks and features, and includes a wealth of details about the history of the region, the designation of each park, its resident flora and fauna, and activities visitors can do there.