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Genghis Khan : 13th-century Mongolian tyrant
Explore the life and accomplishments of the Mongol conqueror who established the largest empire in history. The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
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- 9780531138953
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
- Series Title
- Wicked History
- Call Number
- 923.1 KHA
Dare to dream : Coretta Scott King and the civil rights movement
From her childhood encounters with discrimination to her activism as an adult, Coretta Scott King dreamed of finding a place where people were treated equally. This compelling biography tells how she joined her husband, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. to lead protest marches and stand up to prejudice and violence.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780439168410
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- 60 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- -
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- 923 KIN
Can't you make them behave, King George?
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. The…
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- 0590412000
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- 45 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 923.1 GEO
Henry VIII and his chopping block
Recounts the life of the English king best known for his multiple marriages, and looks at his times, the many people he ordered executed, religious changes, relationships with other monarchs, court life, and related matters.
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- 0439211255
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- 176 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- Famous Dead People
- Call Number
- 923.1 HEN
Alexander the Great : the greatest ruler of the ancient world
A wonderful new series of beautifully illustrated picture-book biographies, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors, and scientists from the past. Each fully illustrated book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past whose life has had an impact far beyond his or her own time. Young children love great stories, and What's Their Story? is the perfect way to introduce the…
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- 0199101965
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Series Title
- What's Their Story?
- Call Number
- 923 LAN
Mummies of the pharaohs : exploring the Valley of the Kings
Starting with the discovery of King Tut's tomb and its glorious treasures, the authors explore the entire Valley of the Kings resting place for 27 pharaohs and tell little-known stories about the remarkable tombs and their occupants.
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- 0439335957
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 932 BER
Tutankhamen's gift
Small and frail, Tutankhamen was an all but ignored member of the royal family of the great Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. At the school of the menoi, or tutors, he did not excel at physical activities with the other royal princes. Keeping to himself, he observed and admired the work of his father's craftsmen, who built glorious temples to Egypt's many gods. Someday he too would find a gift fo…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780689817304
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- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
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- 932 SAB
Tutankhamun
Tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and the supposed curse connected with it, as well as information on the life and dynasty of the pharaoh
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0531158020
- Collation
- 63 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 932 GRE
You wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer : voyages you'd rather not make
Living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other Viking explorers in the search for a new life elsewhere. You will travel vast distances across the ocean in a long ship and face many perils along the way. Do you really want to be a Viking explorer? It'a a dangerous and difficult job. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
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- 0531186644
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- 32 pages : illustration : 23 cm
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- 948 LAN
Vikings : raiders and explorers
Describes the training, clothing, weapons, and behavior of the Vikings, and explores some famous Vikings, including Erik the Red and Leif Erikson.
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- 0516250876
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- High interest books
- Call Number
- 948 WEI
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