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Rest in Peace: A History of American Cemeteries
Meg Greene
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 15, 2007)From unsanitary pits to today's "green" cemeteries, Rest in Peace explores the evolution of burial practices and how they reflect the history and culture of the United States. Interspersed with primary source quotations and fascinating photographs, the book offers an unusual window in to the expression of American cultural identity across the ages.
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You Can Say No To Drugs
Neil Super
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Describes, in simple terms, how to say "No" to drugs, how to listen to your own feelings, how to handle peer pressure, and how to become a drug-free kid
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Remembering Korea: Korean War
Brent Ashabranner
Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2001)Middle readers are given an in-depth tour of this national monument through profiles of important figures, an examination of its planning and creation, and an overview of the history of the war that claimed 35,000 American lives.
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Stalinist Empire, The
Ted Gottfried
Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2002)Chronicles the years of Joseph Stalin's iron-fisted reign in the Soviet Union, from the time of Lenin's death to the dawn of World War II.
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Decade That Roared: America During Prohibition, Level 7
Linda Jacobs Altman
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Discusses the social conditions during the prohibition, and the results of the legislations failure to preserve traditional values
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Spanish-American War
Kathyln Gay/Martin Gay
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Covers events leading up to the Spanish-American War, the conflict itself, and its effects.
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101 Questions About Blood and Circulation: With Answers Straight From the Heart
Faith Hickman Brynie
Library Binding (21st Century, April 1, 2001)Presented in a question-and-answer format, a comprehensive guide to the circulatory system discusses blood poisoning, heartburn, and a wealth of other relevant topics and features tables, source notes, graphs, photographs, and black-and-white line art as well as a glossary and an index.
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Teen Fathers Today
Ted Gottfried
Library Binding (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2001)The myths of teen fatherhood are set against the reality as financial responsibilities, family issues, and actual stories and quotes from teen parents tell what it is like to have this difficult role, complete with organization and internet site listings.
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Niger in Pictures
Alison Behnke
Library Binding (21st Century, March 1, 2008)An overview of Niger's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this West African nation. A former French colony located in the Sahel region of Africa, Niger is one of the poorest--and hottest--countries on earth. This edition includes comprehensive text with strong curriculum ties, beautiful full-color photography throughout, and interesting, detailed sidebars.
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Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn
Samantha Seiple
Hardcover (21st Century, Jan. 1, 2005)Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.
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Std'S: What You Don'T Know Can
Diane Yancey
Library Binding (21st Century, April 1, 2002)A straight-shooting, concise resource outlines different types of sexually transmitted diseases--such as HIV, herpes, and genital warts--how they are contracted, their symptoms, and their diagnosis and treatment.
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