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  • Why Do We See Rainbows?

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Provides comprehensive information on how the human eye sees color.
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  • The Long Walk: The Story of Navajo Captivity

    Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Presents an overview of the history of the Navajo Indians, with a detailed account of how the United States Government, represented by Kit Carson, forced them on a 300-mile walk from their homeland in the Southwest to a prison camp at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico, in 1864, and their eventual return home after the United States-Navajo Treaty of 1868.Looks at the forced three hundred-mile walk by the Navajo Indians from their homeland in the Southwest to a prison camp at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico, and their eventual return home after the United States-Navajo Treaty of 1868.
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  • Basilosaurus

    Marc Zabludoff

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "This series explores prehistoric beasts that roamed Earth and its seas, and each animal's physical characteristics, when and where each animal lived, how they lived, what other animals lived alongside them, and how we know this"--
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  • Gold

    Angliss Sarah

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Explores the history of the precious metal gold and explains its chemistry, how it reacts, its uses, and its importance in our lives.
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  • Hungary

    Richard S Esbenshade

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, April 1, 2005)
    "Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Hungary"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Haruki Murakami

    Mark Mussari

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Oct. 1, 2010)
    Profiles the life and career of the award-winning Japanese author famous for works of both fiction and nonfiction.
  • Drug Dependence

    L. H. Colligan

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of drug dependence.
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  • Kazakhstan

    Guek-Cheng Pang

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2011)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Kazakhstan"--Provided by publisher.
  • Log Cabin

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Aug. 31, 2006)
    Using simple text and illustrations, describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a log cabin.
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  • The Persian Empire

    Karen Zeinert

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Traces the rise and fall of the Persian Empire from its earliest days to the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arabs. The culture, artistic achievements, religion, and legacy of the once mighty empire are discussed.
  • The Weavers

    Leonard Everett Fisher

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Presents background information on cloth making in the colonies and describes the various techniques involved.
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  • The Glassblower

    Christine Petersen

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Explores the everyday life of a colonial glassblower and his responsibilities, social practices, and importance to the community.
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