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Timor-Leste
Looking at South-east Asia, this series covers the history, government, climate, industry, population, natural disasters, conflicts, landmarks, food, plants and animals, recreation, education, work, culture, the environment and tourism of the title country. Ages 7-12.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781740703413
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 27 cm
- Series Title
- Countries of South-East Asia
- Call Number
- 959.87 GOT
My first magic book : a life-size guide to making and performing magic tricks
There isn't a child who wouldn't give up a week's worth of television in order to become a convincing magician. This book is the painless way for him or her to do it - and as easy as saying "abracadabra". Based on a series of step-by-step life-size photographs that show readers exactly what to do, this book is a foolproof way for children to start practising simple tricks. With a glance at each…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0773727299
- Collation
- 48 pages : illustration ; 32 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 793.8 LEY
Mary Cassatt
Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter, describing and giving examples of her art.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0516422782
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 24 cm
- Series Title
- Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists
- Call Number
- 927 CAS
Paul Revere
This illustrated biography provides a first-hand account of what life was like during this important period in history while telling of the different events that led to the Revolutionary War. Simultaneous.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439095522
- Collation
- 128 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- In Their Own Words
- Call Number
- 923 REV
Escape North! : the story of Harriet Tubman
An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role models.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439309212
- Collation
- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 923 TUB
Susan B. Anthony : fighter for women's rights
Like other girls of her time Susan B. Anthony learned how to cook and sew. But unlike most girls she also received an education. She learned reading, writing, and arithmetic. She was also taught that girls and women could do anything boys and men could do-if only they were allowed. So Susan set out to change the laws. She fought for a woman's right to own property, hold down a job, and, most im…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780689869099
- Collation
- 31 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- Ready-to-Read : Stories of Famous Americans
- Call Number
- 923 ANT
A picture book of Frederick Douglass
Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to have a way with words. Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an escaped slave with no formal education could be so eloquent. Yet thousands turned out to hear him speak. A tireless advocate to end slavery, Douglass urged slaves to escape and revolt. He inspired many with his bestselling autobiography, Narrative o…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439276179
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 20 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 923 DOU
Helen Keller
The biography of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl who overcame her limitations through courage and the firm love of a caring teacher.
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780590424042
- Collation
- 95 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- Scholastic Biography
- Call Number
- 923 KEL
A picture book of Amelia Earhart
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart by David A. Adler tells the story of Amelia Earhart. Beginning with her days as a rough and tumble school girl who wore pants instead of dresses, this picture book goes on to describe how she fell in love with flying and achieved lasting greatness. Covering events from both her personal and professional life, this picture book is an engaging introductory biograp…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439379512
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 20 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 923 EAR
Frederick Douglass : a voice for freedom in the 1800s
A biography of the African American civil rights worker who was born a slave and worked throughout his adult life to end slavery.
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439380820
- Collation
- 90 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- Scholastic Biography
- Call Number
- 920 DOU
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