Michael Burgan
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What are the stories behind the men and women who have wreaked havoc in the name of wealth, power, and prestige? Is there any excuse for the actions of those who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? These sixteen fascinating biographies of the world's most notorious and dangerous people-including Attila the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, Queen Mary I of England, Ivan the Terrible, Hernán Cortés, Pol Pot, and others-provide a glimpse into their...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?"-- 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"-- Provided by publisher.
26) 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!.
27) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of New Mexico.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!
Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!
In this next WBT Know-It-All,
29) Rocks & minerals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"-- Provided by publisher.
30) The Middle Ages
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
31) Dracula
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Themes: Adapted Classics, Low Level Classics, Graphic Novels, Illustrated, Bram Stoker, Fiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This series features classic tales retold with color...
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