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Books in A New True Book series

  • Voting and Elections

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1985)
    A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today
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  • Rocks and Minerals

    Illa Podendorf

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1982)
    An introduction to the formation and identification of a variety of rocks and minerals.
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  • The Cayuga

    Jill D. Duvall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Describes the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Cayuga Indians
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  • The Oneida

    Jill D. Duvall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Describes the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Oneida Indians
    P
  • Ancient Greece

    Sandra Newman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to ancient Greek civilization, describing its history, city-states, government, religion, arts, sciences, and warfare.
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  • Westward Expansion

    Teresa Domnauer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)
    Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward, providing the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States.
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  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    David Petersen

    Library Binding (Childrens Press, March 15, 1993)
    Describes the history, wildlife, forests, plants, and animals of the park, and discusses camping, fishing, and touring by car
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  • Animals of Sea and Shore

    Illa Podendorf

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1985)
    Introduces creatures that inhabit the sea and seashore: animals with fur or shells, fins or legs, spiny skins or soft bodies.
    K
  • Circus

    Mabel Harmer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1981)
    A brief account of circus life as the circus moves from town to town and all prepare for the next show.
    P
  • Planet Venus

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2014)
    Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky.A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.
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  • Amelia Earhart

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2015)
    A pioneering aviator, Amelia Earhart is perhaps best known for being the first woman ever to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Readers will discover how Earhart began a career in a field dominated by men and how she later worked to create new opportunities for female airplane pilots. They will also explore the circumstances surrounding her mysterious disappearance in 1937 and find out how her legacy is celebrated today.
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  • The Delaware

    Jay Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1994)
    Traces the history of the Delaware Indians, describes their homes, clans, beliefs, and customs, and recounts how white settlers drove them from the Delaware River to Canada and Oklahoma
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