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Alexander Hamilton was George Washington's right-hand man and
Thomas Jefferson's most notable rival. He was the beloved husband
of Eliza Schuyler and the victim of Aaron Burr's fury. Learn all
about the fascinating life of this influential Founding Father.
Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this
high-interest biography includes essential text features like an
index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing
sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require
students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple
readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students'
higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes
suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned
with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous
content appropriate for students preparing for college and career
readiness.
Each title in the British History series tells the story of the
people and changing landscape of Britain. In The Georgians, find
out who Bonnie Prince Charlie was, what happened during the
Industrial Revolution, and much more.
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Deadly Diseases
(Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Illustrated by Danielle Webster-Jones
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R170
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Discovery Miles 1 530
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What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time?
Our planet! Dive into the facts all about our planet's most deadly
diseases and their curious cures! You won't believe your eyes... or
will you?
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of
the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions
and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and
Nikola Tesla. It is a mind-expanding and side-splitting treat for
young readers.
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