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The journey that saved Curious George : the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey
by Louise Borden ; illustrated by Allan Drummond
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Follow Hans and Margret Rey's amazing story of fleeing their Paris home in 1940 as the German army advanced in this book that resembles a travel journal and includes original photos, reproduced ticket stubs, and more. Full color.
2005; 72 p.; isbn:0618339248 More Information |
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Shipwreck at the bottom of the world : the extraordinary true story of Shackleton and the Endurance
Jennifer Armstrong
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Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when, after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, their ship, Endurance, was finally crushed, forcing Shackleton and his men to make a very long and perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inhabited land
1998; 134 p.; isbn:0517800136 More Information |
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MVP* : *Magellan Voyage Project
Douglas Evans ; pictures by John Shelley
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Twelve-year-old Adam Story is challenged by the deposed ruler of Babababad and his mongoose companion to become the first youngster to travel around the world in forty days without an adult
2004; 231 p.; isbn:1932425136 More Information |
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The strongest man in the world : Louis Cyr
Nicolas Debon
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Presents the life and accomplishments of Louis Cyr, a weight lifer who astounded audiences throughout North America and Europe with his amazing feats and mammoth proportions
2007; 27 p.; isbn:0888997310 More Information |
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Chew on this : everything you don't want to know about fast food
by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson
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Examines the fast food industry with facts about its evolution and practices, the effects of fast food consumption on public health, and the international success of fast food
2006; 304 p.; isbn:0618710310 More Information |
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Glass slipper, gold sandal : a worldwide Cinderella
Paul Fleischman ; illustrated by Julie Paschkis
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The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more
2007; [32] p.; isbn:080507953X More Information |
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Cave sleuths
Laurie Lindop
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Discusses the science of speleology and what scientists have learned about caves, how they are formed, and what lives in them
2006; 80 p.; isbn:0761327029 More Information |
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Living color
written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins
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"Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink -- animals can be amazingly colorful. Why are they found in so many hues? How do their brilliant feathers, scales, shells, and skin help them survive? Find out ... how animals use color to warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies"--Front dust jacket flap
2007; 1 v.; isbn:0618708979 More Information |
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The great brain book : an inside look at the inside of your head
H.P. Newquist ; illustrations by Keith Kasnot and Eric Brace
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Uses enhanced drawings and detailed illustrations to present the layers and complex processes of the brain
2004; 160 p.; isbn:0439458951 More Information |
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Uncommon champions : fifteen athletes who battled back
by Marty Kaminsky
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Fifteen motivational stories of athletes who, despite physical and mental adversity, found the heart and stamina to persevere
2000; 147 p.; isbn:1590780051 More Information |
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Tap dancing on the roof : sijo (poems)
by Linda Sue Park ; pictures by Istvan Banyai
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Sijo is a traditional Korean form of poetry. Sijo is syllabic, like Japanese haiku, with three lines of 14 to 16 syllables each: the first two introduce the topic, the third and fourth lines develop it, and the fifth and sixth lines contain an unexpectedhumorous or ironic twist. This collection contains 26 sijo
2007; 1 v.; isbn:0618234837 More Information |
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The North Pole was here : puzzles and perils at the top of the world
Andrew C. Revkin
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Discover the North Pole and the arctic ice that covers the ocean water there. Learn about historical expeditions, and the recent one the author joined and where these chapters were written
2006; 128 p.; isbn:0753459930 More Information |
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