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An orphan from the West Indies, Alexander Hamilton came to the colonies and played an important role in the Revolutionary War, rising to become General George Washington's right-hand man. He then helped obtain the ratification of the Constitution; he was America's first secretary of the treasury; and he established the first national bank and the U.S. Mint.

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Part of Tundra's Great ideas easy read biography series, this extraordinary tale maps the life of an inventor who changed the face of rail travel.

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A useful focus on the facts, dates and names of key curriculum eras, in a popular, handy-sized format.

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A fact-filled, colourful celebration of island wildlife, history, and culture, with volcanoes, rainforests, Komodo dragons, prison colonies and more!

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Giant gemstones, pirate gold, ancient tombs, meteorites from outer space, and more! Discover 100 of the world's most extraordinary manmade and natural treasures, objects and places in this richly illustrated picture book.

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"Readers learn that New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston each had their own tea party that took place around the same time as Boston's.

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What was the purpose of the Revolutionary War What is the Declaration of Independence What was it like to live in the 13 colonies This guide provides answers to these questions and more. "A great place to begin research for a report."

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"A nonfiction account of a group of determined Black Americans who created a flying club and built their own airfield on Chicago's South Side in the period between World Wars I and II"--

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Ever wish English was "eez-ee-yer" to spell Ben Franklin and Noah Webster did! Debut author Anderson and "New York Times"-bestselling illustrator Baddeley ("I Dissent")tell the story of two patriots and their attempt to revolutionize the English alphabet. Full color.

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An engaging, archeological deep dive into an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, with spectacular cut-away illustrations!

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Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained people for the past 2500 years.

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Contains the life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six chapters, this biography for children answers the many questions about Anne that they may have.

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Annie was seven years old when her mother sent her away to work. They were just to poor to keep her at home. But this little girl had a very special talent. She could shoot better than anyone. By fourteen she was keeping her family alive. But who could have guessed that Annie would become internationally famous.

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Describes how scientists can learn about the past and how ancient peoples lived by excavating rocks and other clues.

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At Home With... uses a modern celebrity-magazine style to introduce readers to some of the great characters of history and the periods in which they lived.

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Rotten Tooth has finally decided its time to teach the pirate kids some real pirating skills. One night the "Sea Rat" comes under attack by a rival pirate ship. When the intruders overtake the ship, its up to the kids to sneak around and figure out how to save their crew. Can they save the "Sea Rat" and its crew Illustrations.

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Austin, a french bulldog, travels across the United States in order to find where he really belongs, learning fun facts along the way.

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The true story of the first woman to get official votes for the presidency--back in 1884!

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An extraordinary true adventure story - how the bandit's daughter Mu Guiying became a great general in Ancient China.