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Every state and region in the United States is showcased in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Beginning with a lush thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into vibrant essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Fun facts about people, places, and events are sprinkled throughout. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the...
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Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events. Digging Through the Bible presents overviews...
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Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
1999, c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
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English
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A hilarious and affecting essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from celebrated stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster Phoebe Robinson.
Being a Black woman in American means contending with old prejudices and fresh absurdities. Robinson uses her trademark wit to explore examine our cultural climate and skewer our biases with humor and heart.
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Nolo
Pub. Date
[2019-]
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English
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How to prepare and present a winning civil court case. Many disputes are too big for small claims court but too small to justify a lawyer's fee. Fortunately, if you're willing to learn the courtroom ropes, you can successfully handle your own case from start to finish. Represent Yourself in Court breaks the pretrial and trial process down into easy-to-understand steps. Armed with these clear and thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to: draft...
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Crown Archetype/Crown Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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From the bestselling author of "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," one of the world's leading experts on how the brain works, comes a practical, prescriptive step-by-step program that reveals ho to boost one's brain in order to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime.
10) Women's suffrage
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Omnigraphics, Inc
Pub. Date
c2006
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English
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"Examines the history of the women's suffrage movement and its impact on American life and society. Features include narrative overview, biographical profiles, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and annotated sources for further study"--Provided by publisher.
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Limelight Editions
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Overview: Book The Actor as Storyteller is intended for serious beginning actors. It opens with an overview, explaining the differences between theater and its hybrid mediums, the part an actor plays in each of those mediums. It moves on to the acting craft itself, with a special emphasis on analysis and choice-making, introducing the concept of the actor as storyteller, then presents the specific tools an actor works with. Next, it details the process...
14) Washington
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Bennett-Watt HD Productions
Pub. Date
2003
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English
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A look at the people, places, and culture in the American state of Washington.
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Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"The people, places, music, history, and culture that make New Orleans unique"--
"New Orleans is so much more than the Bourbon Street scenes you may have seen––it’s a 300-year-old city made up of vibrant neighborhoods, diverse populations, and traditions layered upon each other. World class food is available not only in our famous restaurants, but in corner restaurants across the city. Mardi Gras is the party we throw for ourselves, but invite...
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"This blend of authoritative historic overview and human interest stories recounts one of the most important eras in American history This educational activity book introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution through the people, places, and inventions of the time, from the incredibly wealthy Rockefellers and Carnegies and the dingy and dangerous factories of the day to the creation of new forms of transportation and communication. By...
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Bennett-Watt HD Productions
Pub. Date
c2004
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English
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Video essays about people, places, cultures and the beauty of Iowa. Points of interests include: National Mississippi River Museum, American Gothic House, Patrick Acton's Matchstick Marvels, silos and smokestacks, Winnebago, and much more.
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Bennett-Watt HD Productions
Pub. Date
c2004
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English
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Video essays about people, places, cultures and the beauty of Missouri. Points of interests include: St.Louis, Kansas City Fountains, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, Negro Leages Baseball & American Jazz Museum, SubTropolis & Fantastic Caverns and more.
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Bennett-Watt Media
Pub. Date
c2004
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English
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Video essays about people, places, cultures and beauty of Ohio. Points of interests include: Wright Brothers, US Air Force Museum, Longaberger Baskets, Amish community, Guggisberg Cheese, Pro Football Hall of Fame, All American Soap Box Derby, Wilson Sporting Goods factory, Kelley Island, and Cedar Point Amusement Park.
20) Kentucky
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Bennett-Watt HD Productions
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
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Video essays about people, places, cultures and the beauty of Kentucky. Points of interests include: Carte Caves, Mitchell Tolle, Keeneland horse auction, Churchill Downs horse racing, Louisville slugger, Woodford Reserve bourbon distillery, Cooperage whiskey barrels, Berea College, Berea arts & crafts, Lexington, dressage (horse dancing).