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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact,
myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its
history in this exciting book! Presenting What Do We Know About?,
an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who
Was? series! Sea monsters have a long history in lore and
literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know
About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we
actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history.
Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that
was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the
eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken,
which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships
beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous
writers such asĀ Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have
described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers
will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired
the Kraken -- the giant squid.
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact,
myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its
history in this exciting book! Presenting What Do We Know About?,
an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who
Was? series! Sea monsters have a long history in lore and
literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know
About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we
actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history.
Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that
was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the
eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken,
which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships
beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous
writers such asĀ Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have
described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers
will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired
the Kraken -- the giant squid.
It might seem lonely at the top of the world, but the North Pole is
teeming with life! Polar bears, walruses, and arctic seals make
their home on sea ice that can be nine feet thick while the Inuit
and other indigenous peoples continue their traditions and means
for survival in this harsh climate. Along with the early
twentieth-century story of Robert Peary's egomaniacal quest to
reach the exact spot of the North Pole, this is an exciting new
addition to the Where Is? series.
Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!
Journey to deep space and learn how James Tiberius Kirk became one
of the greatest space heroes in the Star Trek universe in this
addition to the New York Times bestselling series. From appearances
in live action and animated television shows, a series of films,
comics, video games, and more, James T. Kirk is an established
space captain in pop culture. Star Trek remains one of the most
popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Kirk is one
of the most famous and highly decorated captains in the history of
Starfleet. As the commanding officer of starships like the U.S.S.
Enterprise, viewers follow his adventures through space. But did
you know that Kirk wasn't even the show's first Captain? And that
the Star Trek series almost didn't happen? Author M. D. Payne takes
readers aboard Starfleet starships as Kirk explores new worlds,
encounters new villains, and "boldly goes where no man has gone
before."
Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend.
He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years
old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by
forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the
real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as
a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo.
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic. Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice to some very strange but beloved creatures, including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and The Queen of Hearts. This silly tale that started out as a collection of stories written for one little girl became so popular that even Queen Victoria, the British monarch, couldn't put it down! Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles L. Dodgson, went on to write several sequels and other books, but Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice through the Looking-Glass are by far his most famous stories. Author Dana Meachen Rau takes readers through the book's history--from Carroll's initial inspiration--Alice Liddell--all the way to the movies, plays, and other adaptations that are entertaining fans today.
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.
For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.
Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was
determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that knowledge was
power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an
advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he
gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave. He was so
impressive that he became a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, as
well as one of the most famous abolitionists of the nineteenth
century.
This timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events,
from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai, and includes ten pages of
bobblehead stickers! More than 150 Who Was? subjects gathered into
a single hardcover title! This deluxe edition serves as a companion
to the entire series, with a foil cover and ten additional pages of
bobblehead stickers. The Who Was? History of the World is a journey
along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people
featured in the series, and what was happening in the world at that
moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what
when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the
present. And be sure to keep this beautiful edition handy for
homework help and quick reference. World history the Who Was? way!
Louis Braille certainly wasn't your average teenager. Blind from
the age of four, he was only fifteen when in 1824 he invented a
reading system that converted printed words into columns of raised
dots. Through touch, Braille opened the world of books to the
sightless, and almost two hundred years later, no one has ever
improved upon his simple, brilliant idea.
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Who Was Confucius? (Paperback)
Michael Burgan, Who Hq; Illustrated by Robert Squier
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Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and
mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become
a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects,
including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students.
Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to
an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so
he could transform and improve society. His lessons - now known as
Confucianism - are practiced by over six million people in the
world. They focus on loving humanity, worshiping ancestors,
respecting elders, and self-discipline. Confucianism has become the
system that governs a total way of life in East Asia.
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