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  • Queen Elizabeth I

    Robert Green

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who brought new stability and vitality to England in the sixteenth century
    R
  • The Korean War

    Tom McGowen

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993)
    An overview of the three-year war that took over two million lives and resolved none of the conflicts that split Korea into two irreconcilable nations
    S
  • Picture Guide to Tree Leaves

    Raymond Wiggers

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, )
    None
    R
  • World War II

    Tom McGowen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1993)
    Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War II
    Y
  • The Crocodilians: Reminders of the Age of Dinosaur

    Phyllis J. Perry

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles of the group of reptiles known as the crocodilians, which includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gavials
    S
  • The Story of Nitrogen

    Karen Fitzgerald

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1997)
    Explores the history of the chemical element nitrogen and explains its chemistry, how it is used in industry, and its importance in our lives
    V
  • World War II

    Tom McGowen

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993)
    Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War II
    Y
  • The Story of Iron

    Karen Fitzgerald

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1997)
    Explores the history of the chemical element iron and explains its chemistry and its importance in our lives
    U
  • The New World of Amateur Radio

    Nancy Ferrell

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Describes the variety of activities, organizations, and experiences available to the ham radio operator. Includes a brief history of radio and explains how radios work.
    U
  • Break Dancing

    Terry Dunnahoo, Robert Sefcik

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1985)
    An introduction to the popular new dance craze discusses the history of break dancing, its steps and movements, special skills, how to organize contests, safety tips, and other key topics
    S
  • King Henry VIII

    Robert Green

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    A biography of the English monarch who challenged the Pope's authority, established a state religion, married six wives, and presided over the beginnings of the Renaissance in England.
    S
  • The Empire of Ghana

    Rebecca L. Green

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A survey of the history and culture of the West African Empire of Ghana that, flourishing from about 750 until 1076, is not related to modern Ghana.
    R