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  • Joseph's Choice: 1861

    Bonnie Pryor, Bert Dodson

    Library Binding (HarperCollins, July 1, 2000)
    In the early days of the Civil War, Joseph must decide whether to defend his stepfather's abolitionist and pro-Union beliefs or side with the slave owners and Southern rights supporters in his home town of Branson Mills, Kentucky.
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  • Daughter of the Moonlight and Other African Folktales

    D. Stewart

    Hardcover (Struik Publishers, )
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  • True African Animal Tales

    Jay Heale, Gina Daniel

    Paperback (Struik Publishers, )
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  • Thomas: 1778-Patriots on the Run

    Bonnie Pryor, Bert Dodson

    School & Library Binding (Topeka Bindery, March 16, 2000)
    Book by Pryor, Bonnie
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  • Dream Seekers: Roger William's Stand for Freedom

    Loree Lough

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1998)
    Philip Smythe, beset with the problems of moving from Plymouth to Boston, meets a mysterious Indian, who may be a friend or an enemy
  • Smithsonian Adventures in Science: Space

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Blast off on a space adventure with the Smithsonian!With a lenticular cover and packed full of fun surprises, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's spacesuit, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!
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  • Old Hate - New Hope 1840-1898

    Ira Peck

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc, March 15, 1983)
    This is an historical text book or reference book for middle school/junior high students, covering the years in America from 1840 - 1898. This history is made up of four books. In the first book, the United States is born. In the second book, the nation is torn by war --- and then rebuilds. In the third book, Americans move onto the world stage. In the fourth book, the U.S. fights wars all over the globe -- against Germany and Japan, in Korea and Vietnam. Of course, this is not all that happens, there is much more. Each book contains 2 special sections: "Looking Ahead" sections describe a period of time in a general way. The following chapters go into detail about that period. "Looking Back" sections conclude the study of each time period, remind you of what you have learned, and help you to practice old skills and learn new ones. Included are charts about the US Presidents and the 50 states.
  • Giraffes of Botswana

    Eduard Zingg

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Introduces animals found in Botswana including the warthog, the giraffe, vervet monkey and leopard
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  • The Secret of Sizeville

    Andrew Phillips, Julie Fraser

    Paperback (Onwards and Upwards, )
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  • Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs

    Sarah Albee

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    This unique learning experience lets kids meet dinosaurs face-to-face.Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs will take you on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. Have fun while learning and see all of your favorites like you never have before—with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then by building a diorama. Everything you need to dive into the world of dinos is right here! This unique set includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus three-dimensional dinosaur models and a diorama with reusable stickers.Journey to the Age of Dinosaurs to learn everything you need to know about these remarkable creatures.
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  • Maggie's Choice: Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening

    Norma Jean Lutz

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1998)
    The death of a young slave girl in Boston as well as a religious revival led by Jonathan Edwards during the Great Awakening prompt Maggie to make an important decision
  • African Safari Adventures: The Ant-Lion

    Tony Irvin

    Paperback (Equator Press, Oct. 30, 2018)
    Could there really be diamonds on Simba wildlife ranch in Tanzania? Lucy, Kal and Ellie can only succeed in their hazardous quest with help from Matata the Maasai boy and Fupi the terrier. But what will they find at the Place of the Skull, and how will they survive encounters with lions, snakes, buffaloes and bandits – and the creepy Toad Face?