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"First published in picture book format by Philomel Books ... 2017"--Copyright page.

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"An ... autobiographical picture book about a young African American girl who lived during the shutdown of public schools in Farmville, Virginia, following the landmark civil rights case Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka."--Provided by publisher.

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Unearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on Easter Island, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, in this installment of the "New York Times"-bestselling series. Illustrations.

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Unearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on Easter Island, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, in this installment of the "New York Times"-bestselling series. Includes a fold-out detachable map. Illustrations. Consumable.

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An introduction to one of the world's largest sculptures, which honors four U.S. presidents.

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The Emperor Titus opened the Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water.

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Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity. Illustrations. 5 5/16 7 5/8..

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Examines "the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a peanut farmer, a Sunday school teacher, a president, a Nobel Prize winner, and more"--Publisher marketing.

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Takes a look at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.

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Full of the details kids want to know, the true story of Ben Franklin is by turns funny and sad, but always honest and inspiring. Illustrations.

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In this exciting new WHO WAS... Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Readers will learn why he called himself the "Great Admiral of the Seas" and learn of his struggles to find financial support for his voyage.

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Profiles the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.

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Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom. This book tells his story.

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Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician, but do they know that he was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white drawings.

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Joan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years' War. At age 11, Joan began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. By the time she was a teenager, she was leading troops into battle in the name of her country.

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Although his presidency was cut short, the nation's 35th--and youngest--elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and is now profiled in the Who Was . . . series. Illustrations.