Marcia Amidon Lüsted
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Readers will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Historical photos, including carefully selected primary sources, will allow students to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America. This primary source-based approach to our nation's history will give readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Most people have heard about Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's 1969 moon landing. But there was another important crew member on that mission who's often forgotten-the command module pilot Michael Collins. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Collins's story and his essential role in the historic 1969 moon landing.
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Samurai warriors were experts in hand-to-hand combat and fighting from horseback. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped the samurai to become some of the greatest warriors in history.
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Although a British document, the Magna Carta was an influential and important written document that helped shape the foundation of America. Readers will discover why this primary source is so important, the context behind the document, and how it inspired key U.S. documents like the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Rich world history and the progress of human liberty comes to life through strong picture-text matching, at-level content, and resourceful...
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Ninja warriors were masters of stealth and disguise. They could quickly defeat their enemies without raising the alarm. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos, and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped ninjas successfully achieve their secret missions.