Did Columbus really discover America? : and other questions about the Age of …

Did you know that Christopher Columbus didn't really discover America? Millions of Native Americans lived there for thousands of years before Columbus set sail. And did you know that Columbus made…

Christopher Columbus

Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World.

Guts : the true stories behind Hatchet and the Brian books

Guess what -- Gary Paulsen was being kind to Brian. In "Guts," Gary tells the real stories behind the Brian books, the stories of the adventures that inspired him to write Brian Robeson's story: wo…

Mummies of the pharaohs : exploring the Valley of the Kings

Starting with the discovery of King Tut's tomb and its glorious treasures, the authors explore the entire Valley of the Kings resting place for 27 pharaohs and tell little-known stories about the r…

The bald eagle

Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen, and lists some of the places the symbol appears.

Dr. Seuss : the great doodler

A Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with…

A girl named Helen Keller

Read about the life of a blind and deaf girl who brought hope to other people in the world.

John James Audubon : wildlife artist

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0531157628

Collation

63 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

927 AUD

Tell me a story

The author of "Froggy Gets Dressed" and other Froggy tales discusses his life, his daily activities, where he gets his ideas, and how he writes

Judy Blume

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1591976049

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

Series Title

Checkerboard biography Library; Children's illustrators

Call Number

928 BLU