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An accessible anthology of important writings by members of the American Transcendentalist movement features works by all of the major literary figures, including Emerson, Thoreau, and Fuller.

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This is the only book to provide detailed background, historical context and rationale for the Egyptian Oracle Project, a multi-disciplinary, interactive educational experience using virtual reality to immerse a live audience in the enactment of a processional oracle.

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Famous Viking king, Erik Bloodaxe, couldn't write. However, his court poet Gorblime could. This book provides details of life in Viking times. It talks about battles and butchery; longships and love; births, marriages and deaths; poems and prisoners; Erik's victories; and more.

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Diaries and scrapbook cuttings of Chopper Smith - chief executioner at the court of King Henry VIII - reveal details of life in Tudor time. They also include: banquets and beheadings; torture and terror; weddings and funerals; the King's private thoughts; Henry's wives and the loves of their lives; and more.

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Tutankhamun came to the throne of Egypt when he was nine years old and his mum, the dotty Nefertidy came too. Tutankhamun packs Nefertidy off on a cruise down the Nile and she keeps a diary which although once lost, is now found and provides an unique account of life and history in ancient Egypt.

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From the days of Great Britain's dominance after World War I to the Gulf War and the emergence of the Palestinian National Authority in the 1990s, Hiro successfully weaves the varied threads of history, politics, and economics into a narrative that never lacks for high-interest drama.

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In this adaptation of his "New York Times" bestseller, award-winning ESPN reporter Rinaldi recounts the inspirational story of Welles Crowther, an unsung hero of 9/11 whose actions on that day offer a lasting lesson on character, calling, and courage.

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Learn the true stories of the American Revolution and how spies used musket balls, books, and laundry to send messages. It's all part of the true stories from the Top Secret Files: The American Revolution.

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All characters in the book are real, and the stories are historically accurate.

Followed by a variety of learning extensions-objective questions, research projects, hands-on learning activities, and open-ended points to ponder for discussion-all stories complement the history curriculum and support National History Standards.

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Riveting accounts of real people tell the story of the American Revolution from diverse characters and viewpoints-from men, women, children, Patriots, Tories, pacifists, African-American slaves, Native Americans, Hessian mercenaries, and more.

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From bestselling author Debbie Levy, an impeccably researched, touching true story of the kindness of strangers around the world following World War II.

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Learn about the life of Adolf Hitler in this informative biography, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led Germany into a bloody world war. Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book has been specially written for newly independent readers and features facts, photographs and website links for more information.

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This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character. Age 7-11.

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From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.

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"In April 1916, Nell Richardson and Alice Burke set out from New York City in a little yellow car, embarking on a bumpy, muddy, unmapped journey ten thousand miles long. They took with them a teeny typewriter, a tiny sewing machine, a wee black kitten, and a message for Americans all across the country: votes for women"--Amazon.com.

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This is a brand new series, bringing to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full- colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Young readers will learn about each famous character as they read about their achievements. Ages 7-11

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An introduction to the world of the pirate, including clothing, food, ships, and attack methods.