The tortoise and the jackrabbit

The Tortoise and the Hare with a southwestern flair. Tortoise, living comfortably in her home on Slow Lane, awakens one morning feeling good and challenges cocky Jackrabbit to a race. Patiently bumping her way through the desert landscape, Tortoise heads for the finish line as Jackrabbit cheerfully skips―and sleeps. Roadrunner, Tarantula, Gila Monster and even a Javelina or three cheer them o…

The great fire

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flourshing city of Chicago was transformed into a smoldering wasteland. The damage was so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs…

Immigration

With special interest panels that will encourage debate, this series increases young readers' awareness of current affairs and helps them understand complex world issues.

This child, every child : a book about the world's children

A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today.Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared for and have enough to eat and a place to call home. Many others will not be so fortunate.The bestselling author-illustrator team …

Peace

This lavish and lyrical picture book based on the Tao Te Ching ponders the eternal question: How can we bring peace to the world? Radiating tenderness and reflecting the influence of eastern philosophies, a compilation of exquisite illustrations and wisely chosen words reveals the heart of where peace truly must originate: within ourselves. The beautifully intricate artwork, with tiny, preci…

Flight with foldout jumbo jet

Flight explores and explains the fascinating story of our urge to fly - from the first fake wings to the incredibly courageous flights made in early balloons, airships, gliders, planes, and spacecraft. Wonderful Discovery artwork reveals how all kinds of creatures fly and how we successfully exploit and adapt these natural techniques. Includes a panoramic eight-page gatefold revealing the cock…

National government

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781432927080

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

Series Title

Kid's Guide to Government

Call Number

320 GIE

Hats, hats, hats

"A hat can say a lot about where you come from, what you do, and who you are. You see, there's a lot more under a hat than just a head! With dazzling full-color photographs and an index.

Democracy

Linnie's pioneer family was separated by a family feud. Now living in California, Linnie tries to reunite her family through letters to her sister in Nebraska. Cover-to-Cover Novel.

What is communism?

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781482403190

Collation

48 pages : illustration ; 26 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

321.92 KEN