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The Lost City of Atlantis

The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible buildings, waterways, and art - far advanced for its time. Then, in a day and night, it was destroyed by earthquakes and floods,… More →

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Social Studies · U.S. History

The Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase is one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after April 30, 1803, when France agreed to sell the vast Louisiana Territory to the… More →

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History · Social Studies

The Medieval World

The Medieval World series explores the daily lives of people living in western Europe between 500 and 1500 A.D. Timelines, maps, illustrations, and artwork from medieval manuscripts, combine… More →

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Math

The Metric System

This fascinating book takes young readers on a trip to a science lab where they will learn about the metric system. Simple text shows ways of measuring length (meters and centimeters),… More →

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Geography

The Mississippi: America's Mighty River

Bordering or flowing through ten states, "Ol' Man River" meanders southward through the United States, from its headwaters in Minnesota to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico. This wonderful book More →

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Geography · Social Studies

The Mojave Desert

This exciting book describes the geological makeup and history of the Mojave Desert in the United States. Located in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, there are several… More →

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Space

The Moon

Stunning images and age-appropriate text take young readers on an incredible journey to the moon - Earth's closest neighbor in space. Readers learn about the moon's phases, features, and… More →

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Space

The Moon: Earth's Neighbor

Besides Earth, the Moon is the only celestial body ever set foot on by humans. Beautiful full-color photographs help illuminate the lunar cycle, the Moon's surface, and its exploration by… More →

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Space

The Moon in a Month

Why does the Moon change shape? Why does it sometimes disappear? Children will love this book about our Moon. More →

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Social Studies · U.S. History

The Moon Landing

The first moon landing is one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11 touched down on the moon's surface and allowed… More →

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