Michael Burgan
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the sixth president of the United States, John Qunicy Adams, focusing on his lifetime of public service, including his years in the Senate and House of Representatives and his time in foreign service.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
7) Connecticut
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited, parte de Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Explora el funcionamiento del gobierno de Estados Unidos y cómo la historia del país ha dado forma a la manera como somos governados."--
"Explore how the government of the United States works and how the country's history has shaped the way we are governed."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Great escapes (HarperCollins) volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The epic story of William Ash and the escape from Stalag Luft III German POW camp during World War II"--
13) Dracula
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Series
Language
English
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Read-Alikes for Frankenstein
Things That Go Bump in the Night
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Read-Alikes for Frankenstein
Things That Go Bump in the Night
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Overview: The punctured throat, the coffin lid slowly opening, the unholy shriek as the stake pierces the heart-these are just a few of the chilling images Bram Stoker unleashed upon the world with his 1897 masterpiece, Dracula. Inspired by the folk legend of nosferatu, the undead, Stoker created a timeless tale of gothic horror and romance that has enthralled and terrified readers ever since. A true masterwork of storytelling, Dracula has transcended...
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