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1) Casting shadows: solar and lunar eclipses with The Planetary Society

Author

Betts, Bruce

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

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"The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses. But what do you know about eclipses? With engaging diagrams and photos, readers will learn all about eclipses in an approachable way"--

2) Lies my teacher told me: a graphic adaptation

Author

Loewen, James W

Publisher

The New Press

Pub. Date

2024

Language

English

Description

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"Now, the brilliant and award-winning artist Nate Powell—the first cartoonist ever to win a National Book Award—has adapted Loewen’s classic work into a graphic edition that perfectly captures both Loewen’s text and the irreverent spirit of his work. Eye-popping illustrations bring to life the true history chronicled in Lies My Teacher Told Me, and ample text boxes and callouts ensure nothing is lost in translation. The book is perfect for...

3) The history of the Titanic: a history book for new readers

Author

Halls, Kelly Milner

Series

History Of A Biography Series for New Readers

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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"Discover the history of the Titanic--an exploration of the shipwreck that shook the world for kids ages 6 to 9. On April 10, 1912, the Titanic sailed away from Southampton, England, on its very first voyage. It was the biggest ship ever built, and many people believed it was unsinkable. Four days later they were proven wrong. The sinking of the Titanic is a tragedy that we still remember today. One of the most comprehensive Titanic books for kids...

4) Frigg vs Aphrodite: battle of the beauties

Author

Lukidis, Lydia

Series

Mythology Matchups

Publisher

Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

Description

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"Who will win this battle of famous beauty? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frig rules over marriage, motherhood, family, and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty, and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top?"--

5) The history of the Civil War: a history book for new readers

Author

Katz, Susan B

Series

History Of A Biography Series for New Readers

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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The United States was not always united. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to leave the Union. Soon after, many other states joined it to try and create their own country: the Confederate States of America. Within months, the Confederates would launch an attack on Fort Sumter and begin a war that lasted almost four years. This engaging story explores how and why the war started, who was fighting, what happened during the...

6) The history of the Constitution: a history book for new readers

Author

Trusiani, Lisa

Series

History Of A Biography Series for New Readers

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates signed the Constitution of the United States into law. These four pages of rules would define how the United States government worked and serve as the foundation for all the rights that we enjoy today. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the writing of the Constitution, how it was amended with the Bill of Rights, and the ways it still shapes life in the United States.