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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George Washington's ghost pulls a girl out of her school White House tour and takes her on a personal tour of the building, introducing her to the ghosts of previous presidents and to the history of the White House and of the United States.
Publisher
Open Court
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Eighteen essays relate the family from the television series "The Simpsons" to philosophy, discussing each family member's philosophical leanings, the show's themes, the show's treatment of ethics, and other related topics; also includes an episode list through November 2000.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book includes never-before-seen activities. More than 30 new inventions are outlined and most projects can be completed in just minutes using common items already found around the house. Each activity begins with a complete list of materials and continues with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions paired with helpful illustrations. 144 pp. 25,000 print.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more....
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
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Description
Covers 500 years of African-American history through a collection of 1001 brief essays discussing the most significant events, individuals, terms, ideas, and social movements in the areas of politics, the mili- tary, culture, science, sports, and migrations.
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Remember those "Why Do Men Have Nipples?" guys who ruled the airwaves last summer, talking about all sorts of unmentionable body parts, functions, and oddities? Well, they're back with another easy-to-swallow, candy-coated blend of satire and medicine that answers all those questions one would dare to ask a doctor only after one drink too many!
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Meet the most courageous and famous figures our country has ever known. Follow the lives of powerful presidents, brave explorers, pioneering astronauts and fearless five-star generals.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
For fans of TLC's Long Island Medium and anyone interested in the big questions of life, death, and finding out what's important in between, New York Times bestselling author and medium Theresa Caputo shares the insights and lessons she's learned through her exceptional gift of communicating with the dead. In her first book, There's More to Life Than This, Theresa shared how she discovered her gift and her many encounters with Spirit. Now, in You...