Barbara A Somervill
4) Veterinarian
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Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
6) New York
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of New York State.
7) Texas
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Texas.
8) Pennsylvania
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
An introduction to the land, history, and people of Pennsylvania.
10) Arizona
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
This introduction to Arizona bursts with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists. It features charts, graphs, maps, timelines, traceable state symbols, a travel guide, a project room packed with ideas for classroom assignments, a biographical dictionary, weird laws, and content-area vocabulary words.
11) Tennessee
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
Takes readers on a tour of Tennessee, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.
12) Colorado
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
Introduces the geography, history, people, economy, and government of Colorado.
13) Iran
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Iran.
15) Alabama
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Alabama.
16) South Carolina
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
An introduction to the land, history, and people of South Carolina.
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People used sundials and calendars to keep track of time long before the invention of stylish wristwatches and radio alarm clocks. This book provides kids with an in-depth look at the development of both ancient and modern-day timepieces. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives. With the help of The Timeline Library, children...
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In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month...
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted African-American author, Mary McLeod Bethune. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics....
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Three, two, one... blast off! People have been fascinated by space travel since ancient times, but technological advances within the past 100 years have allowed them to walk on the moon and plan trips to Mars. Young readers will learn about the history of this phenomenon and will glimpse the endless possibilities that lie in store as scientists continue to brainstorm the future of space travel. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones...