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Series
A history of US volume 8
Language
English
Description
Award-winning series about the birth and development of the United States. Master storyteller and lifelong student of American history, Joy Hakim, takes readers from 9 to 99 on a breathtaking journey through time, from the Ice Age to the 21st century.
Author
Language
English
Description
In Loren Long's touching interpretation of "Twas the night before Christmas," readers are invited to visit the homes of four families-- each on Christmas Eve. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this reimagined tale, the author and illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish for Christmas magic.
Author
Series
Bright and early book volume BE13
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1972]
Physical Desc
26 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Suggests in rhyme a number of ways for Marvin K. Mooney to travel as long as he gets going--now!
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co. Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.
7) Rapunzel
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recasts in an African setting the familiar fairy tale in which a beautiful girl with extraordinarily long hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.
8) Minnesota
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favorite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this...
11) If I ran the zoo
Author
Publisher
Random House
Language
English
Description
If Gerald McGrew ran the zoo, he'd let all the animals go and fill it with more unusual beasts--a ten-footed lion, an Elephant-Cat, a Mulligatawny, a Tufted Mazurka, and others.
13) Florida
Author
Language
English
Description
Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.
14) Nebraska
Author
Language
English
Description
"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
15) Nevada
Author
Language
English
Description
"From Lake Tahoe to the Hoover Dam, there's lots to see and do in Nevada! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nevada special"--Publisher's website.
16) Vermont
Author
Language
English
Description
"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
17) Delaware
Author
Language
English
Description
"From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special"--Publisher's website.
18) Oklahoma
Author
Language
English
Description
"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."--
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