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Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of Emperor Qin's terra-cotta army. The book explores the mausoleum's creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features...
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When it comes to college football, there are teams and there are Texas teams. The University of Texas in Austin boasts one of the best, most celebrated football teams in the nation. This action-packed volume takes readers (and Longhorn fans) through the history of the team and highlights some fantastic players, coaches, and game moments. Includes exciting sidebars with bonus information.
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The World Cup is an event that spans the globe. Legions of fans follow the event, whether at the stadium or the local spot. Hearts are jubilant when a favorite team triumphs again and again to reach the top. This book takes readers on a captivating journey into the great moments of World Cup history.
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Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most successful tennis players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support of each other, their mother, and their father. This book explores the lives of two of the greatest athletes of all time and how they achieved their success as a family.
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From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH'S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...
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Who hasn't been to an Italian restaurant? Few nationalities celebrate and share their food traditions more than people from Italy. Inside, read how immigration to America and other nations spurred the now-worldwide popularity of Italian food. Also, find out how Italian immigrant families continue to use the table as their community gathering place. No matter where they come from, people living together have a long history of sharing meals, eating...
8) Physics
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How does the world work? How do light, energy, and matter interact? These fundamental questions about our world are studied by physicists, who put their discoveries to work in the real world. For the last century, discoveries in physics have happened at a rapid pace, and scientists of African heritage from around the world have been in the middle of the action. Inside, read inspiring stories of men and women who changed our ideas about how the universe...
9) Bird Hunting
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Bird hunting has a long history. For centuries hunters have searched for turkeys, pheasants, ducks, geese, and other fowl for sport and for food. New methods have developed over time including using hunting dogs, bird calls, and decoys. Discover the equipment hunters use, how to stay safe while hunting, and more in this engaging title!
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Founded in 1909 in response to violence against African Americans, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. In the last century, it won landmark court cases, including Brown v. Board of Education, that demolished the legal basis for segregation. It advanced legislation in employment, housing, and voting, and helped change public sentiment on racial equality. This title presents the little-known story of the NAACP, its...
11) Water Sports
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Whether you like to surf, sail, waterski, or just swim, water is a great way to experience the outdoors. Inside, read about the many awesome sports you can do on lakes, ponds, rivers, oceans, and more. Cut across the waves on a windsurfer or cruise through a lake in a kayak. Try your hand at wakeboarding or bounce along the rapids in an inner tube. Tips, gear, ideas, and more are all inside . . . bring your own towel! Put down the screen! Turn off...
12) Survival Skills
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Our ancestors survived in the wild for centuries. Knowing the secrets that kept them alive can make your nature experience more fun and safer. Find out how to locate water, how to find food, and how to create several types of shelters. There is a list of key gear to bring, plus ideas on how signal for help. Nature can be a wonderful and exciting place, but danger lurks. This book helps you get ready to survive! Put down the screen! Turn off the TV!...
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Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Yellowstone's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Did you know Yellowstone was the world's first national park? Or that the Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States? From Old Faithful to the Wild West Pizzeria, Super Parks!: Yellowstone covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history,...
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Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. This type of hunting requires special skills and lots of patience. In this engaging new title, readers will discover the basics of small game hunting. Then they will learn about hunting safely, conservation, and more.
15) The Plague
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Twenty-five million people were killed as the Black Death spread across Europe. While this was the most notorious outbreak of the plague, it certainly wasn't the last. Even today, cases of the plague can occur. This book explores the types of disease, how it spread, the aftermath of an epidemic, and how all of these things shaped society and changed humanity.
16) Bulldogs
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From bullfighters to furry friends! This title includes narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more for readers to learn about the history of Bulldogs and how to take care of them today!
17) Cholera
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Within a single week in September of 1854, around 600 people died from a cholera outbreak that began with the use of a single water pump. The effects were devastating, and even today cholera occurs throughout the globe because of tainted water supplies. This thrilling narrative explores the history of the disease, the steps taken to cure its victims, and how cholera epidemics have shaped society.
18) Arctic Wildlife
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This series explores topics related to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the globe. The growing importance of these regions on the world stage, their place in the ongoing climate crisis, their roles as the home to amazing wildlife, and their history as the homeland of indigenous people all are featured in these titles. Though the polar regions don't get the coverage that more populated areas get, they might just be some of the most important to...
19) Tennessee
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From the rural serenity of the Smoky Mountains to the Country Music Capital of the World, Tennessee is a state that is rich in history and culture. Readers will be entranced by how this splendid heritage continues to influence the government, industry, and residents of Tennessee today.
20) Kansas
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From vast plains to gently rolling hills, Kansas is a state filled with history and agriculture. This visually stunning book explores Kansas from the rich farmland to the mosaic of modern culture. Timelines and sidebars ensure a broad experience of Kansas, both past and present.