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Amazing Feats of Civil Engineering
L E Carmichael
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)Explains what civil engineering is, how most people get into the profession, and discusses notable civil engineers and their projects.
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White Privilege
M. T. Blakemore
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
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Japan
A. M. Buckley
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2011)A basic guide to the history, culture, politics, environment, and people of modern Japan.
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The US National Guard
Marcia Amidon Lusted
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)Introduces the US National Guard, describing the role Guardsmen play in military operations, the weapons they use, and their missions.
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The Tuskegee Airmen
Christine Zuchora-Walske
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2015)This title examines the African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their training, their impressive performance in the skies over Europe, and the discrimination they faced. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Marcia Amidon Lusted, Miriam Fendius Elman
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 26, 2018)The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict covers the history of the Middle East, the perspectives on each side of the conflict, and the efforts that have been made to bring peace to the region. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Mae Carol Jemison: Astronaut and Educator
Iemima Ploscariu
Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2017)Recounts the life and accomplishments of the first African-American woman in space and her work advocating for space exploration and women and minorities in the sciences.
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The Wilhelm Gustloff Story
Michael Capek
Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2017)Shares the story of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger liner sunk in World War II's closing months while carrying thousands of refugees, including its construction, technology, crew, passengers, and legacy in history.
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Women in Fashion
Rebecca Rissman
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 15, 2016)Shares the history of women in fashion, including important designers, fashionistas, models, and fashion icons.
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Tinker V. Des Moines: The Right to Protest in Schools
Marcia Amidon Lusted
Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2012)Describes the landmark Supreme Court case of Tinker v. Des Moines, which involved student protests in schools, and includes the events leading up to the case, the Supreme Court's ruling, and how it affected future cases and the history of the United States.
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The Lizzie Borden Ax Murders
Carla Mooney
Library Binding (Essential Library, Dec. 15, 2019)The Lizzie Borden Ax Murdersexplores all sides of these unsolved ax murders and the woman suspected of committing them. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, historical impacts, and more. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Ryan the Rabbit's Big Move
Rachel Michaels, Amy Best, Smokini, Peter Philipp
language (The Essential Library, Jan. 17, 2015)Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership!***Vivid, Full-Color Children's Picture Book with Kindle Text Pop-Up***Ryan the Rabbit loves his life and his sunny home in the carrot patch behind Farmer Andrew’s house—which is why he is dismayed when his family announces that they are moving to the jungle, halfway around the world!Ryan’s Dad has a great job opportunity—to start a carrot farm in the jungle so that jungle animals can enjoy carrots, too. But Ryan doesn't want to leave behind his friends and the only life he’s known. Will Ryan ever adjust to life in the jungle?Give Your Child A Head Start in Life!The Jungle Juniors® Storybook series is designed to enhance your child’s self-esteem, self-reliance and build positive social interactions.Our mission is to help give your child a head start to make a successful transition from home to classroom.Jungle Juniors® Storybook SeriesThe books can be read in any order. Cut and paste the links below in your web browser.Lucas The Lion & The Pirate Ship – FREE TITLE! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M4MKI36Monica The Monkey Saves The Day – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O0YNYO6Ryan The Rabbit’s Big Move – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEWV0UAGeoff the Giraffe’s New Glasses– Coming Soon!An Early Learning Program By The Essential Library®Jungle Juniors® is an early learning program developed by The Essential Library® to help build reading, critical reasoning and socialization skills for young children. Since 2000, The Essential Library® has been dedicated to publishing the best in both classic and contemporary novels, poetry and non-fiction. We delight, entertain and inform today’s readers.