| The World's Most Evil People (World's Worst)
| There are some evil people in this world, when you think about the killing, torturing, bombing and maiming and this book covers it all. Vlad the Impaler was a prince known for executing his enemies by impalement. He was a fan of various forms of torture including disembowelling and rectal and facial impalement. Vlad the Impaler tortured thousands while he ate and drank among the corpses. Joseph Stalin, the Soviet dictator, ordered that millions of peasants were either killed or permitted to star...More
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| The Peace Book
| Peace is making new friendsPeace is giving shoes to someone who needs themPeace is a growing gardenPeace is having enough pizza in the world for everyoneThe Peace Book delivers positive and hopeful messages of peace in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book delivers a timely and timeless message about the importance of tolerance.Along with the four other bestsell...More
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| We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
| A long time ago some smart guys wrote the Preamble to the Constitution. You have probably read it before, but do you know what it means? And did it ever make you laugh? Now it will! Perfect for inspiring discussion in classrooms and around kitchen tables, this fun-filled and cheerfully illustrated look at the Preamble provides an accessible introduction to America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages. Includes a glossary of terms and a foreword by the artist.
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| Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
| This factual gem that?s written with Jean Fritz?s humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States!
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| Math at Hand: A Mathematics Handbook
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| Getting Away with Murder (Jane Addams Honor Book (Awards))
| The kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till is famous as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old Black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi during the summer of 1955. Likely showing off to friends, Emmett allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River. The extreme violence of the crime put a national spotlight on the Jim Crow ways of the South, and man...More
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| Life in Prison
| "The true stories I've written in this book are my living nightmares. My greatest hope is that the lessons the stories offer will help you make better choices than I did." Stanley "Tookie" Williams, cofounder of the notorious Crips gang, is a death-row inmate. But in his two decades of incarceration, Williams has also become a respected author and activist whose dedication to ending gang warfare in the lives of inner-city children has earned him a 2001 Nobel Peace Prize nomination. In this award...More
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| Eyewitness: Spy
| Discover the world of espionage -- from the early spymasters to the electronic surveillance of today. Everybody knows that spies wear white dinner jackets, drive sports cars, like their drinks shaken not stirred, and carry electric saws disguised as watches. Or do they? Certainly, some real spies are sophisticated members of the diplomatic service, but most are ordinary people from all walks of life. Spy is a journey through the history of espionage, from biblical spies who helped bring down ...More
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| A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution
| This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. "Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal.
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| Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids
| Children/Science Become a super science sleuth with . . . Detective Science 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. From dusting for fingerprints to analyzing handwriting, these easy, fun-filled activities give you a firsthand look at how detectives and forensic scientists use science to solve real-life crimes. Make a plaster cast of a shoe. Identify lip prints left on a glass. Exami...More
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| A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall (Picture Book Biographies)
| The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court.
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| Forensic Science (DK Eyewitness Books)
| The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Eyewitness Books now come with a giant wall chart and a CD of clip-art. A fascinating look at the tools and techniques used by forensic scientists in solving crimes-from fingerprint analysis to DNA testing.
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| Selavi, That is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope
| “Not so long ago and not so far away, people with guns could take a family, burn a house and disappear, leaving a small child alone in the world.” So begins the true story of Selavi, a small boy who finds himself on the streets of Haiti. Selavi finds other street children who share their food and a place to sleep with him. Together they proclaim a message of hope through murals and radio programs.Youme is an artist and activist who has worked with communities in Kenya, Japan, Haiti and Cuba...More
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| 1001 Animals to Spot
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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| DK Readers: Pirates: Raiders of the High Seas (Level 4: Proficient Readers)
| Meet Pirates who got away with murder... and pirates who died in the hangman's noose! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text...More
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| Pirate (DK Eyewitness Books)
| Some of the most popular selections from the formidable Eyewitness backlist are now available with a clip-art CD included-with no increase in price!
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| Spies! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (DK Readers: Level 3 (Prebound))
| THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Readers explore the history of espionage through war and ""cold war"" peace. Meet the famous and the infamous agents and double agents, infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB and follow the evolution
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| Identity Theory
| John Anselm is a struggling intelligence dealer whose business is information, Con Niemand is a tough ex-mercenary whose business is surviving, and Caroline Wishart is an exposé journalist whose business until now has been the sex lives of British politicians. Their paths collide when they all stumble across a secret terrible enough to destroy lives and topple governments. Against his will, Anselm is plunged into a world of violence, betrayal, and death. He must break out of his anesthetized li...More
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| Constitution Translated for Kids
| Constitution Translated for Kids is a simple translation of the entire U.S. Constitution, written at the 5th grade level. With the original 1787 text alongside a translation, this is the first-ever side-by-side look at our most supreme legal and political document. This book is an excellent teaching tool for teachers and parents.
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| The Children of Alcatraz: Growing Up on the Rock
| Alcatraz Island is one of the most infamous places in American history. The maximum-security prison on the "Rock," once home to criminals like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman of Alcatraz, has long since captured our country's imagination. But what few people realize is that during the past 200 years, Alcatraz was not only home to criminals--it was home to many children, too! Over the years, the island has been home to the children of Native Americans, lighthouse keepers, milita...More
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