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Give me liberty! : the story of the Declaration of Independence
Celebrated children’s historian Russell Freedman explores the tensions in colonial America that led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of a nation. This engaging account delves into the deep-rooted conflicts between the American colonies and the British crown, presenting the Revolution not as a sudden break between distant governments but an inevitable result …
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- 0439314216
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- 90 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 973.3 FRE
George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides
There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet wit…
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- 9780439802055
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- 60 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- 973.3 SCH
Ancient Egypt
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how…
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- 9780783547633
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- The Nature Company Discoveries Library
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- 932 SIM
Sootface : an Ojibwa Cinderella story
Once, an Ojibwa man whose wife had died raised three daughters alone. The two older girls were lazy and bad-tempered, and made their youngest sister do all the work. When the flames from the cooking fire singed her hair or burned her skin, they laughed and called her Sootface. While she worked, Sootface dreamed that one day she would find a husband. Then a mighty warrior with the power to make…
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- 9780440413639
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- F05
Cindy Ellen : a wild western Cinderella
From the author of The Three Little Javelinas comes a Wild West retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale, perfect for fans of Little Ree by Ree Drummond, Prince Cinders by Babette Cole, Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson, and Red Riding Hood as retold by James Marshall. Once upon a time, there was a sweet cowgirl named Cindy Ellen, who lived with the orneriest stepmother west of the Mississip…
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- 9780064438643
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- F05
Yeh-Shen : a Cinderella story from China
Told with beauty and grace, this Cinderella story from Ai-Ling Louie is brought vividly to life by Caldecott Medal-winner Ed Young’s soft, glowing illustrations. Half-starved and overworked by her stepmother, Yeh-Shen’s only friend is a fish with golden eyes. When the stepmother kills the fish for dinner, poor Yeh-Shen is left with only the bones. But the bones are filled with a powerful…
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- 9780698113886
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- F05
The Egyptian Cinderella
"A stunning combination of fluent prose and exquisitely wrought illustrations" (School Library Journal). "An inventive twist on the classic tale" (Publishers Weekly). This Egyptian spin on the classic Cinderella tale was initially recorded in the first century by a Roman historian and is retold here by folklorist Shirley Climo. Poor Rhodopis! She has nothing—no mother or father, and no …
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- 9780064432795
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- F05
Aladdin and the magic lamp
The story of Aladdin, a poor youth living in Al Kal’as. One day, the crafty boy outsmarts an evil sorcerer, getting his hands on a magical lamp that houses a wish-fulfilling genie! Soon, all of Aladdin’s dreams come true, and he finds himself wealthy and married to a beautiful princess. All is well until, one day, the evil sorceror returns to reclaim the magical lamp.
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- 9781434219428
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- F03
Pinocchio's nose grows
Boys and girls ages 4 6 can join Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on their thrilling adventure in this Step into Reading leveled reader based on the classic animated film Disney's "Pinocchio!""
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- 9780736480017
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- Step into reading Step 2
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- F12
The Irish Cinderlad
“A robust story of courage and danger” (Booklist). “A must for collectors of Cinderella variants” (Kirkus Reviews). Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answ…
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- 9780064435772
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- F05
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