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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an
audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a ?giant
leap for mankind.? This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a
little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental
aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 100 black-and-white
illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.
Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black
Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. While the
coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the
largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by
the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death," spread
throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and
claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially
ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and
horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how
society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the
world. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging
16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest
additon to Who HQ!
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United
States. He has been called the father of our country for leading
America through its early years. Washington also served in two
major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the
American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations,
Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real
man, not just the face on the dollar bill
Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and
dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines,
submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing
things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are
known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to
create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook
pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who
lived at a fascinating time--Italy during the Renaissance.
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Who Is Barack Obama? (Paperback)
Roberta Edwards, Who Hq; Illustrated by John O'Brien
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R167
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As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first
African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations
throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking
for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's
bestselling beginning reader "Barack Obama: United States
President."
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Who Was King Tut? (Paperback)
Roberta Edwards, Who Hq; Illustrated by True Kelley
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R168
R130
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Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in
1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and
mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum
exhibit of Tut's treasures is touring major cities in the U.S.,
drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100
black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of
this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's
discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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Who Is Jane Goodall? (Paperback)
Roberta Edwards, Who Hq; Illustrated by John O'Brien
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R191
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A life in the wild
Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and
wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age
twenty-six, off she went to Africa Goodall's up-close observations
of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way
for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes
to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations
throughout.
This is a story about a small corner of the world called `Croward's
Castle' and the creatures living in there. It is a tale about how a
small section of the animal kingdom is giving up its struggle to
survive, where there is less food and land for them to enjoy and
live off now that the world's surface is being destroyed and taken
over by the two-legs. The weather is also not helping; droughts,
torrential rains, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions in places that have never experienced them before. It is
a tale of their struggles and preparations to leave for the New
World, and about their many human friends who work tirelessly in
doing their best to see they come to no harm.
This is a story about a small corner of the world called `Croward's
Castle' and the creatures living in there. It is a tale about how a
small section of the animal kingdom is giving up its struggle to
survive, where there is less food and land for them to enjoy and
live off now that the world's surface is being destroyed and taken
over by the two-legs. The weather is also not helping; droughts,
torrential rains, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions in places that have never experienced them before. It is
a tale of their struggles and preparations to leave for the New
World, and about their many human friends who work tirelessly in
doing their best to see they come to no harm.
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride
warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event
went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in
a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an
American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth
from hippo tusks This biography, with black-and-white illustrations
throughout, brings to life Paul Revere's thrilling ride as well as
the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he
lived.
As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first
African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations
throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking
for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's
bestselling beginning reader "Barack Obama: United States
President."
For use in schools and libraries only. Explains the life and times
of King Tutankhamen, an ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story
of his tomb's discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 as well as myths
and so-called mummy curses.
For use in schools and libraries only. Presents the life and
accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and
inventor.
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Who Was Paul Revere? (Paperback)
Roberta Edwards, Who Hq; Illustrated by John O'Brien
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R191
R146
Discovery Miles 1 460
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In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride
warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event
went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in
a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an
American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth
from hippo tusks This biography, with black-and-white illustrations
throughout, brings to life Paul Revere's thrilling ride as well as
the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he
lived.
Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world
Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture was destroyed, three hundred people died, and the site fell into ruin. Today, visitors continue to flock to this world famous landmark, which has become a symbol for Ancient Greece, democracy, and modern civilization. Includes black-and-white illustrations and a foldout color map
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