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Author
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
Was America truly unknown to the outside world until Christopher Columbus "discovered" it in 1492? Could a people gifted enough to raise the Great Pyramid more than 4,000 years ago have lacked the skills necessary to build a ship capable of crossing the Atlantic? Did the Phoenicians, who circumnavigated the African continent in 600 bc, never consider sailing farther? Were the Vikings, the most fearless warriors and seafarers of all time, terrified...
Series
Publisher
A360 Media, LLC
Edition
Factology Vikings
Language
English
Description
"What do you think of when you hear the word Viking? Do you picture a race of fierce seafaring warriors wearing horrible horned helmets? Well, the reality is a bit more complicated. For starters, their helmets didn’t have any horns! And they also weren’t just one people. The Vikings who raided Europe’s coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword—they preferred to stay
...Author
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After their two-week family tour of Los Angeles, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin and her older brother and sister learn they will remain in California while their parents return to Taiwan, forcing them to navigate a new school, a new language, bullies, racism, and the pressures of running a household.
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Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America.
The...
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America.
The...
Author
Language
English
Description
"The story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film ... and the humble comic book that inspired it. Part one of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for 23 years. Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and,...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The middle-grade debut of star picture-book author and illustrator Danielle Daniel. Adventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends: Penny, Ann, and Brandi. The girls' secret refuge is their treehouse hideaway, Birchwood, Wolf's favourite place on earth. After her beloved grandmother tells her that she is the great-granddaughter of a tree talker,...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
How to train your dragon: Hiccup and Toothless must protect the peace when they find a cave that is home to hundreds of wild dragons.
How to train your dragon 2: When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of an epic battle to save the future of men and dragons!
Author
Language
English
Description
The Simplest Guide to Understanding the Secrets Behind Native American Natural Medicines - With the Complete A - Z List of Their Natural Healing Remedies!
Are you interested in the use of alternative medicine and remedies and want to learn about the ancient healing techniques of Native Americans?
Are you looking for a comprehensive book that helps preserve and share this vital knowledge?
Welcome to the Medicinal History of Native Americans!
In...
Author
Language
English
Description
As she scans the dark pine forest, the unmistakable sound of a twig snapping breaks the silent stillness. She isn’t alone. She begins to run but she hardly has time to scream before her world goes black…
On a secluded path near Black Rock Falls, three bodies lie bloodied and still—the arrows that killed them removed, and polished penny coins carefully placed on their frozen eyes. When Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane are called in,...
Author
Language
English
Description
How a Midwestern family with no agriculture experience went from a few backyard chickens to a full-fledged farm—and discovered why local chicks are better.
When Lucie Amundsen had a rare night out with her husband, she never imagined what he’d tell her over dinner—that his dream was to quit his office job (with benefits!) and start a commercial-scale pasture-raised egg farm. His entire agricultural experience consisted of raising five backyard...
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"The beloved bestselling author of Here for It presents a collection of heartening, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny essays about the lifelong search for community and returning home. After going viral "reading" the chaotic political news, having one-too-many awkward social encounters, and coming to terms with his intersecting identities, R. Eric Thomas is ready to live his best life. Or, if not, at least his best-ish life. Now, in this collection...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
50th anniversary edition.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the eating plan that revolutionized the way Americans think about their meals, updated for its fiftieth anniversary with new recipes for the modern meatless chef. "In the . . . years since the publication of Diet for a Small Planet, a movement dedicated to the reform of the food system has taken root in America. Lappé's groundbreaking book connected the dots between something as ordinary and all-American as a hamburger and the environmental...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Char is the mentor we all deserve. In You Are Psychic she skillfully and compassionately helps you evolve those little whispers in the back of your mind into full-blown psychic intuition." -Chris Colfer,#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Land of Stories series and award-winning actor For the first time ever, America's most beloved psychic Char Margolis shares the secret to tapping into your own psychic ability. Margolis has left clients...
Author
Language
English
Description
Featuring the top 500 rockhounding sites in the United States and 100+ gems
New to rockhounding?
Seeking the best rockhounding site near you?
Would you like to recognize gems and minerals at first sight?
If this sounds like what you need help with, and your inner rockhound is eager to learn, keep reading…
Finding and naming gemstones can be tricky, especially for beginners and even those with some experience. With so many small details, colors,...
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Barbie, big city big dreams: Barbie heads to New York for a Performing Arts summer program, where she meets another Barbie Roberts. Though the two quickly become friends, their bond is tested by the Spotlight Solo competition in Times Square.
Barbie, Dreamtopia: Join Barbie, Chelsea, and her puppy Honey as they swim through rainbow rivers with beautiful mermaids and fly through cotton candy clouds with fairies. All you have to do is dream!
Barbie...
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