Michael Burgan
3) Chile
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Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. They will find out how Chile is governed, what kinds...
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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
11) Illinois
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
2008
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144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
12) New Mexico
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2009
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144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of New Mexico.
13) South Dakota
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
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144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
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Takes readers on a tour of South Dakota, 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.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
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107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Presents the life of the business mogul who turned a small food packagaing company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards.
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2016
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"From apples that don't turn brown when you slice them to new ways of treating deadly diseases, genetics are at the heart of many of today's most incredible innovations. Readers will learn about the history of genetics from the initial discover of DNA to todays most incredible developments. They will also find out what role genetics are likely to play in upcoming technology and discover what it takes to make it in this fascinating field of science."--Amazon.com....
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Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
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106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
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112 pages.
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"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...