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81) 20 datos curiosos sobre la Declaración de Independencia (20 Fun Facts About the Declaration of In
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous letters in human history. Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers created this important document to announce their freedom from England. It was one of the driving forces that sparked the Revolutionary War and lead to the formation of the United States. But there's so much more to learn about this historic document that isn't in typical history books. The age-appropriate text in this...
82) 20 datos curiosos sobre las mujeres nativas americanas (20 Fun Facts About Native American Women)
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Many people know that some Native American tribes are matrilineal. That means that historically, women had power in governance and some control in her home life. For the European patriarchs that came to North America, that was quite a shock! Through short, surprising, and often amusing facts, readers learn the role of Native American women in their tribes. Including tribes from across North America, the main content emphasizes their daily lives, clothing,...
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2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book. The at-level text is specially designed to make learning about the presidency engaging and fun as well as informative. The fascinating text is augmented with historical images, helpful graphic organizers, and full-color...
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2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"The moon has fascinated people for centuries, as demonstrated by the numerous myths and stories told about it. Although no one has visited the moon since the early 1970s, scientists are still very interested in learning more about it. This volume takes readers on an exciting trip to our only natural satellite. The text is aligned with science curricula and features numerous engaging facts. Stunning images of the moon, as well as detailed diagrams,...
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Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know it's just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed. Readers will be amazed when they see the stunning cosmic images of galaxies. Graphic organizers and accessible scientific...
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2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what ancient people thought of them? Have you ever wanted to see a star up close to study it? This book addresses both of these questions, and much more. Readers take a fascinating tour of the universe and learn all about the lives of stars, as well as constellations. Brilliant photographs and illustrations help readers understand and enjoy this at-level science text"--Provided by the publisher.
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