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Books in An Eyewitness History Book series

  • Eyewitness to History Set 2

    John Shea, Julia Mcdonnell, Sarah Machajewski, Ryan Nagelhout, Caroline Kennon

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)
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  • Explorers

    Neil Grant, Stuart Perry, Michael Codd, Peter Dennis, Gwen Green

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Dec. 1, 1982)
    Describes the lives and adventures of explorers, including Marco Polo, Columbus, Magellan, and Cook, who traveled into the unknown areas of the world
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Draws from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s own writings to provide insight into key events in his life, including the Montgomery bus boycott and his "I Have a Dream" speech.
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  • Flyers

    Douglas Brown

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Dec. 1, 1982)
    Depicts the development of the airplane and portrays the lives of aircraft pilots ranging from a pioneering aviator in 1909 to a modern flying doctor in Australia
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  • Eyewitness: Stories from the life of Jesus

    Gordon Jaquiery

    Paperback (Acumen Publishing, Oct. 30, 2016)
    The life of Jesus touches everyone who comes into contact with Him. Seventeen stories from people who were near the action in well known Bible stories. 38 pages, with full page colour photographs placing each story in a modern setting. These inspiring and quirky stories, from the author's imagination, are based on stories straight from the Bible. What would the story look like from an eyewitness? A different point of view from the traditional stories, these tales challenge the reader to think for themselves about the things Jesus said and did. The stories are told from the unique perspective of people such as: Joseph's Dad, a villager who knew the woman at the well, Lazarus, fishermen who watched others called by Jesus, Thomas, Nicodemas' wife and many more.
  • Reptile

    Colin McCarthy

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, July 2, 1991)
    Full-color photos. A closeup look at the habitats, behavior, and natural history of the species that once ruled the earth. "Reptile stands out because of the fascinating photographs, which are brilliantly lifelike and well chosen to demonstrate concepts discussed, educating readers in a way that words cannot. The text is nicely balanced between straightforward factual data and intriguing bits of trivia, making the book useful both to browsers and report writers."--School Library Journal.
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  • Inside the Civil Rights Movement

    Kristen Rajczak Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Introduces the American civil rights movement's ideals, the methods used to achieve them, and the people who led, and continue to lead, the campaign for improved social conditions for all African Americans.
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  • The story of the cinema

    Helen Du Feu

    Paperback (Wayland, March 15, 1974)
    Book by Du Feu, Helen
  • History Eyewitness: Svedenstierna and the Industrial Revolution

    Fiona Reynoldson

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, )
    None
  • Charles Ball and American Slavery

    Jane Shuter

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division, Dec. 12, 1994)
    None
  • Eyewitness: Stories of the power of Jesus

    Gordon Jaquiery

    Paperback (Acumen, March 26, 2017)
    This third book in the Eyewitness series contains 17 more stories from the life of New Testament character Paul and the apostles as they encounter dreams, danger and drama on their journey with Jesus. 38 pages, with full page colour photographs placing each story in a modern setting.These inspiring and quirky stories, from the author’s imagination, are based on stories straight from the Bible. What would the story look like from an eyewitness? A different point of view from the traditional stories, these tales challenge the reader to think for themselves about what it would have been like to be there.The stories are told from the unique perspective of people such as Philip, Thomas, Ananias, Luke, Timothy and Paul.
  • Eyewitness: Stories of Advent and Easter

    Gordon Jaquiery

    Paperback (Acumen, Nov. 8, 2017)
    Thought provoking and inspiring stories of Advent and Easter - two great Christian celebrations. Seventeen stories from people who were near the action. 38 pages, with full page colour photographs placing each story in a modern setting.These inspiring and quirky stories, from the author’s imagination, are based on stories straight from the Bible. What would the story look like from an eyewitness? A different point of view from the traditional stories, these tales challenge the reader to think for themselves about the things Jesus said and did.The stories are told from the unique perspective of people such as: a temple worker, a pigeon trader, a neighbour from Nazareth, a donkey farmer, a servant of the High Priest and many more.