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Author
Publisher
GCP
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza to the invention of chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients for an entertaining read about the origins of some of America's most popular foods."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, more than 7,000 people died in the bloodiest battle fought to date on U.S. soil. It's easy to imagine that some of those people still walk the battlefield today! This book gives readers the chance to look back in time at the history of Gettysburg, from the first shots fired to the desperate, bloody fight to the Confederacy's final retreat. Primary sources highlight the battle's historical context...
8) Big cats
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and stunning color photos of a leopard, tiger, snow leopard, jaguar and lions will entertain and educate young children.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Perched on Castle Rock high over Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in thousands of years of human history, all the way back to the ancient Celts and the Iron Age. It's been besieged dozens of times, and it's probably one of the most attacked sites in the world! So, it's not surprising at all that the castle is rich with ghost stories and lore. Readers will learn about the castle's long history and its many tales and legends, getting...
Author
Publisher
Book House, an imprint of The Salariya Book Company Ltd
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Life-sized animal poop is an interactive nature guide that will open your eyes to the richness and diversity of the animal kingdom! Features life-sized representations of the poop left by different animal species. Includes bite-sized facts about each species. Maps indicate where each animal species lives globally. Graphics compare the size of each species to humans"--Back cover
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The ancient stones of the Tower of London have seen many things-the luxuries of royalty, the misery of prisoners, even the blood and terror of executions. In its nearly 1,000-year history, this site has been a palace, a fortress, a prison, and more, and many of its former residents are said to haunt its halls. In this intriguing book, readers learn more about the tower and its many past (and present) occupants, including the Princes in the Tower...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Warning: This book reeks! It's rotten, rancid. foul, and funky. Within these pages, you'll find stinkbugs, weasels, Tasmanian devils, and one particularly pungent musk ox... Ready to find out more? Plug your nose and read on..." --from dust jacket.