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  • Little Turtle the Story of an American Indian

    Maggi Cunningham

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1979)
    A biography of the Miami Indian chief who formed a confederation of Miami, Shawnee, and Potawatomi Indians that unsuccessfully attempted to drive white settlers from tribal lands.
  • Senor Alcalde: A Biography of Henry Cisneros

    John Gillies

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, March 1, 1988)
    A biography of the Mexican-American mayor of San Antonio, Texas, including a chapter in which the mayor offers advice to young people who want to make the most of their education and future careers.
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  • Walt Disney: When Dreams Come True

    Joann Difranco

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Feb. 1, 1985)
    Traces the life of Disney, including his poor childhood, his career as a cartoonist, the creation of his most famous cartoon characters, his film productions, and the building of Disneyland and Walt Disney World
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Fiona MacDonald

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.
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  • Zenj, Buganda: East Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    A study of the history, legends, and life of both indigenous peoples and immigrants to two areas of East Africa, the ancient coastal land of Zenj and the kingdom of Buganda
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  • Arlington National Cemetery

    Catherine Reef

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1991)
    Examines the history and current activities of the national burial place and shrine in Arlington, Virginia
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  • Samantha Smith: A Journey for Peace

    Anne Galicich

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1987)
    Describes Samantha Smith's historic trip to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov, and her subsequent travels and speeches promoting peace and understanding among nations.
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  • Fair Winds and Far Places

    Zane B Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, May 1, 1978)
    Small tears to DJ. Shelf wear. Price stamp and scrape to DJ. Marker dots to page edges. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
  • The Chewing Gum Book

    Robert Young

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, March 1, 1989)
    Discusses chewing gum, its forms and flavors, its history and technology, and its various uses.
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  • Egypt, Kush, Aksum: Northeast Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Discusses the legends and historical facts about the various rulers, such as Queen Hatshepsut and Prince Piye of Kuch, who at one time ruled over the great ancient civilizations of Northeast Africa.
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  • Paper by Kids

    Arnold E. Grummer

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Sept. 1, 1980)
    An introduction to the art of making paper by hand presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions covering the entire papermaking process--sheet formation, couching, pressing, and drying
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  • Germany: United Again

    Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Portrays the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990 and the challenges to reunify the country