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  • Milton Hershey

    Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    Paperback (Heinemann, April 26, 2005)
    Milton Hershey is best known for his chocolate. But why did he use milk in his candy? What did he do to help children? How can we learn more about him?
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  • Minos and the Cretans

    J.H.P. Gibb, Gerald Wood

    Hardcover (Main Line Book Co, )
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  • John Philip Sousa

    Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 9, 2005)
    John Philip Sousa helped to create some incredible music. Learn about his life in this exciting title.
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  • Montezuma and the Aztecs

    Nathaniel Harris

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1986)
    Traces the life of the Aztec emperor, Montezuma, describes Aztec warfare, religion, government, society, food, games, crafts, and customs, and explains how Cortez and a small band of Spanish soldiers conquered the Aztec nation
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  • Life and Times in Ancient Rome

    Andrew Charman

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 15, 2007)
    This lavishly illustrated history series is nonfiction at its best. With clear, readable text, information-packed illustrations, and a child-friendly design, these books provide exciting insight into life thousands of years ago. Each book includes a fold-out map.Travel on a fascinating journey to imperial Rome. From the glorious Colosseum to the thrill of Circus Maximus, history lovers will delight in this rich guide to Roman life. Information about the marketplace, home life, food preparation, and agriculture helps provide a thorough understandingof daily practices, while beautiful illustrations bring to life the expansion and rich culture of the ancient city.

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    Paperback (Heinemann, April 6, 2004)
    Benjamin Franklin is best known for his experiments with lightning. But what was his childhood like? What were his interests and hobbies? How can we find out more about him? Read this book to find out.
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  • Life and Times in Ancient Greece

    Andrew Charman

    Library Binding
    None

  • Confucius and Ancient China

    Theodore Rowland-Entwistle, Gerald Wood

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, July 31, 1986)
    Traces the life of Confucius and discusses the history and culture of ancient China.

  • Edwin Binney

    Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    Library Binding (Heinemann, April 22, 2005)
    Edwin Binney is best known for his colorful crayons. But why did he make crayons. What made him such a good boss? How can we learn more about him?
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  • Ben Cohen

    M.C. Hall

    Library Binding (Heinemann, April 22, 2005)
    Ben Cohen is best known for his unusual ice cream. But what was his childhood like? How does his ice cream help the environment? How can we learn more about him?
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  • Bach

    Wendy Lynch

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2000)
    A simple biography of the man who composed such musical works as the "Brandenburg Concertos."
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  • Daniel Boone and the American West

    Robin May, Gerry Wood

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1986)
    Briefly describes Boone's life and accomplishments, and looks at the role of Indians, mountain men, cowboys, prospectors, soldiers, law officers, and pioneer women in developing the West
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