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The Legacy of the War of 1812

Fought during a period of nation-building in North America, the War of 1812 helped cement America's sovereignty as a nation and Canada's sense of national pride at having successfuly repelled More →

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History

The Legacy of World War II

This thoughtful book describes the course of events that followed the end of World War II, and the war's long-term legacy. Readers will learn about war crimes trials in Japan and Germany.… More →

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Civics · Social Studies

The Legislative Branch

What is Congress? What does it do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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High Interest · U.S. History

The Lemp Mansion

The beautiful Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, is a timeless treasure…of tragedy! Find out why this beautiful home makes even the strongest shiver. Dare to discover why this scenic haunt… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Bat

Did you know that bats are not blind? And that most bats do not drink blood? With stunning photographs and fascinating facts, The Life Cycle of a Bat dispels popular myths and provides… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Beaver

From newborn to adult and all stages in between, The Life Cycle of a Beaver takes children through the captivating lives of beavers. Clear text and stunning pictures give detailed… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Beetle

Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Bird

Although there are over 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg, is incubated, hatches, and grows to adulthood. Some bird life cycles involve migration.… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Flower

The Life Cycle of a Flower looks at the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and… More →

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Life Cycle · Life Science

The Life Cycle of a Frog

Frogs begin their lives as tiny tadpoles living in water. As adults, they live both on land and in the water. The Life Cycle of a Frog details the changes in a frog at the four stages: egg,… More →

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