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Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time
contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke
out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It
was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to
some of the most important theories in modern science, including
gravity and the laws of motion.
At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever
built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous
end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt
to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute,
the Hindenburg was gone, people jumping from windows to escape.
However, only 62 of the 97 crew members and passengers onboard
survived. The exact cause of the disaster is still unknown and
remains a fascinating historical mystery perfect for this series.
It seems entirely fitting that Maurice Sendak was born on the same
day that Mickey Mouse first made his cartoon debut--June 10, 1928.
Sendak was crazy about cartoons and comic books, and at twelve,
after seeing Disney's "Fantasia," he decided that he was going to
become an illustrator. His love of childrens books began early:
often sick and confined to bed, little Maurice read and read and
read. Though many of his own stories were light and funny, the most
important ones--"Where the Wild Things Are," "In the Night
Kitchen," "Outside Over There"--dealt with anger, jealousy,
abandonment, content that had never before been the subject of
picture books. As well as covering career highlights, this easy to
read, illustrated biography also describes the personal life of
this genius.
"Who Was Maurice Sendak" is perfect for kids wild about one of the
most influential children's book artists of the twentieth century
The west was at its wildest from 1865 to 1895, when territories
west of the Mississippi River remained untamed and lawless. Famous
for cowboys, American Indians, lawmen, gunslingers, pioneers, and
prospectors, this period in US history captures the imagination of
all kids and now is brought vividly to life. Series Overview: A
natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was?
focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests
and discoveries.
The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets!
The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world.
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Who Was Dr. Seuss? (Paperback)
Janet B Pascal, Who Hq; Illustrated by Nancy Harrison
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Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an
offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties
where guests wore outrageous hats And he donned quirky hats when
thinking up ideas for books-?like his classic The Cat in the Hat.
This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout,
brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early
age--literally (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth
President of the United States, he guided the nation through the
Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was
tragically shot one night at Ford's Theater--the first President to
be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps
are included.
New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible view. At 102 stories, the structure was no small feat. In fact, its construction coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, and so progress was met with numerous setbacks. Still, because of the efficiency that went into the building's development, it only took a year and forty-five days to complete! In this informative, easy-to-read account, Janet B. Pascal describes the rise of skyscrapers in the United States, the intricacies of the groundbreaking construction process, and the effect the iconic Empire State Building continues to have today.
Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast
meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea
involved a long journey around South America and north along the
Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of
engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama,
creating the world's most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal
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