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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling
mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly
haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion
in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the
house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious
features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that
look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly
designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What
made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent
woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house?
Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in
this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously
unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the
Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years
later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked
hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who
HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's
soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's
record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in
2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about
incredible athletes across decades! Series Overview: A natural
expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on
compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and
discoveries.
Following the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who
Was? series, the What Is the Story of? series brings you the
stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. "Autobots,
Transform and Roll Out!" Drive along with some of the fiercest
fighters ever in this biography of the Transformers that will have
young readers ready to jump into action. Since the 1980s, the
Transformers toy line has been defining the lives of children with
its mighty heroes. But the Robots in Disguise have morphed into
much more than just a toy line! This biography for young readers
tells the incredible story of the tiny toys that became blockbuster
movie stars, comic book heroes, and more. Ride along with Optimus
Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron as you learn the history of the
Autobots, the Decepticons, and their legendary battles.
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling
mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly
haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion
in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the
house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious
features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that
look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly
designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What
made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent
woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house?
Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in
this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously
unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous black female journalist in nineteenth-century America.
Born into slavery in 1862, Ida Bell Wells was freed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Yet she could see just how unjust the world she was living in was. This drove her to become a journalist and activist. Throughout her life, she fought against prejudice and for equality for African Americans. Ida B. Wells would go on to co-own a newspaper, write several books, help cofound the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and fight for women's right to vote.
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Who Was Alex Trebek? (Paperback)
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's
favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex
Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling
series. Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up
listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster.
His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Alex's composed nature
and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually
led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game
show in the United States. Alex not only earned numerous awards
over the course of his thirty-six-year-long hosting career, but he
also earned the admiration of the contestants on the show and
dedicated viewers watching at home.
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What Is LEGO? (Paperback)
Jim O'Connor, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who
loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the
company has lived up to its name - which comes from the Danish
phrase meaning to always "play well" - encouraging children to use
their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this
book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept - small
plastic bricks that snap together - morphed into a cultural
phenomenon.
Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was
forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she
enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics.
There she met a professor named Pierre Curie, and the two soon
married, forming one of the most famous scientific partnerships in
history. Together they discovered two elements and won a Nobel
Prize in 1903. (Later Marie won another Nobel award for chemistry
in 1911.) She died in Savoy, France, on July 4, 1934, a victim of
many years of exposure to toxic radiation.
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What Is Nasa? (Paperback)
Sarah Fabiny, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book.
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Who Was Sally Ride? (Paperback)
Megan Stine, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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In 1978, Sally Ride, a PhD candidate at Standford University,
responded to a newspaper ad to join the US astronaut program. She
was accepted and became the first American woman astronaut to fly
in space Among her other accomplishments, she played tennis like a
professional, was an astrophysicist who helped develop a robotic
arm for space shuttles, and later, through Sally Ride Science,
worked to make science cool and accessible for girls. Sally Ride,
who died on July 23, 2012, will continue to inspire young children.
After overthrowing Fuigencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became
the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from
Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and
turned the small nation into a one-party state with influence over
the entire world. Called a leader by some and a dictator by others,
Castro defined not one but several eras in world politics.
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Who Was Henry Ford? (Paperback)
Michael Burgan, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford's humble
beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a
manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and
forever changing America and the American workplace. "Who Was Henry
Ford?" details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius
behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American
industry.
Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto
Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got
him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing
right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente?
tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star,
World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Who Is Judy Blume? (Paperback)
Kirsten Anderson, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Learn how Judy Blume went from a stay-at-home mother to one of the most beloved American authors of the twentieth century.
Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. As a child, Judy spent time looking through library shelves for the perfect books, and if she couldn't find the right ones, she entertained herself by making up stories in her head. When she got older, Judy started writing her stories down. Although readers fell in love with characters like Margaret Simon and Fudge Hatcher, some parents challenged some of her titles, including Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, for discussing sensitive issues. Despite all the controversy, this award-winning author and her books have remained popular among fans, both old and new.
Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system.
Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. This engaging book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space.
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Who Was Babe Ruth? (Paperback)
Joan Holub, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.
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Who Is Bill Gates? (Paperback)
Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American
business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this
"Who Was...? "biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood
passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize
personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous
software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the
wealthiest philanthropists in history.This fascinating story of a
child technology genius is sure to captivate any audience
Discover the man behind the chocolate bar Milton Hershey's life was
filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not
afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the
secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it
a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who
didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his
employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy
live on today.
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Who Is George Lucas? (Paperback)
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew
up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a
producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company
Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world of
animation. He founded Industrial Light and Magic, which transformed
special sound and visual effects throughout the Hollywood film
industry. He is best known, of course, as the creator of the Star
Wars movie, television, gaming, toy and merchandise empire, as well
as the archeologist-adventure series Indiana Jones. Discover the
man behind the magic in "Who Is George Lucas?"
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