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Amelia Earhart flew into history through her courage and skill as a pilot. For women she was a shining example of freedom, opportunity and success. Her story is truly dramatic, from her triumph as the first woman to fly the Atlantic, to her mysterious and tragic disappearance over the Pacific.
Other titles in the series:
Alexander the Great
Captain Cook
Cleopatra
Eric the Red
Galileo
Gandhi
Hans Christian Andersen
Henry Ford
Roald Dahl
Thomas Edison
William Shakespeare...
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The headlines are full of catastrophic events around the world—a sobering reminder of nature’s awesome power. Now readers can investigate the scientific facts behind earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and much more in this comprehensive, authoritative paperback. ...
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Hans Andersen was a quiet child. He would sit for hours in the backyard, inventing stories for his toy theater. He wanted to be an actor and a singer, but everyone said he would never do well on the stage. Instead he became a storyteller. His marvelous fairy tales, full of jokes and magic, have entranced children ever since.
Other titles in the series:
Alexander the Great
Amelia Earhart
Captain Cook
Cleopatra
Eric the Red
Galileo
Gandhi
Henry Ford
Roald Dahl
Thomas Edison
William Shakespeare...
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The story of Alexander is one of ambition, conquest and glory. By the time he died aged 32, in 323 BC, he was leader of an empire extending from Greece in the west to India in the east. His remarkable personality shines through this heroic story of battles, sieges and victories.
Other titles in the series:
Amelia Earhart
Captain Cook
Cleopatra
Eric the Red
Galileo
Gandhi
Hans Christian Andersen
Henry Ford
Roald Dahl
Thomas Edison
William Shakespeare...
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This fascinating series takes a detailed look at the undercover world of espionage....
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The headlines are full of catastrophic events around the world—a sobering reminder of nature’s awesome power. Now readers can investigate the scientific facts behind earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and much more in this comprehensive, authoritative paperback. ...
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Explore the most catastrophic natural events that have shocked the world since history began -- monster waves, avalanches, brush fires, earthquakes, floods, and terrifying tornadoes. Bursting with action-packed photographs and digital illustrations, this title looks at all aspects of natural disasters, including how rescue teams operate and how experts are using cutting-edge technology to try to predict and prevent disasters in the future. ...
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New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text!
The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. This collection of superb photographs brings vividly to life rural and town life during that era - including the life of a peasant "tied to the soil," the power of the Church, and the rise of trade guilds. Starting with a description of the feudal system that existed in much of Europe, the book features artifacts, costumes, furniture, and building to illustrate daily medieval life. Discover the hardships of life on the land, as well as the magnificent tournaments of the royal court. Learn how food was prepared and served at a great banquet. See the illuminated chronicles kept by scholarly monks, and how master craftworkers used their skills to decorate the great cathedrals. Packed with fascinating facts, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages....
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Have you ever wondered what your IQ was? Do intelligence tests just judge one aspect of your abilities? Do girls find homework easier than boys? Many people think that girls are smarter than boys. They say that all you need to do is look at recent school r
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Tiananmen Square is a Capstone Press publication.
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New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text!
The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. This collection of superb photographs brings vividly to life rural and town life during that era - including the life of a peasant "tied to the soil," the power of the Church, and the rise of trade guilds. Starting with a description of the feudal system that existed in much of Europe, the book features artifacts, costumes, furniture, and building to illustrate daily medieval life. Discover the hardships of life on the land, as well as the magnificent tournaments of the royal court. Learn how food was prepared and served at a great banquet. See the illuminated chronicles kept by scholarly monks, and how master craftworkers used their skills to decorate the great cathedrals. Packed with fascinating facts, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages....
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These titles encourage critical thinking and debate by providing case studies, historical contexts, and individual opinions on each issue. Readers are encouraged to think and express themselves independently, evaluatively, and critically. At the end, reade
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What are the health issues with the foods we eat? Are organic methods better for farm animals? What would you do about it? Lots of people think that organic food is better for you. They believe that organic food is the most natural and wholesome and that o
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