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Bold illustrations and active dialogue bring American history to life in this epic graphic novel! The Boston Tea Party, by Matt Doeden, tells the story of a group of American Patriots who protested Great Britain's Tea Act. Going undercover during the night, the Patriots risked their lives to dump a shipment of British tea into Boston Harbor. With extensive back matter including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further internet...
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The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the sounds of Latin music. Before Latin music exploded into the mainstream in the 1990s, it was on the sidelines of American pop. Ritchie Valens fused Latin dance music with rock. Julio Iglesias popularized Latin ballads in the United States. And Gloria Estefan was the...
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Members of the U.S. Army make up the biggest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Infantry soldiers, engineers, pilots, and others work together. They get help from high-tech vehicles like the Apache helicopter and weapons such as rifles and grenades. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about all-things Army, from jobs to weapons and equipment.
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Up, up, and away! The brave men and women of the United States Air Force are always hard at work protecting their country. Pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other airmen all have important jobs. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the MQ-9 Reaper drone and advanced guns and missiles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about all-things Air Force, from jobs to weapons and equipment.
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a How often do you write or read? Do you live in or near a city? Writing and cities both began in ancient Mesopotamia. Six thousand years ago, the ancient Mesopotamians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Mesopotamians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!
12) D-Day Invasion
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On June 6, 1944, Allied bombers flew overhead as a huge naval fleet landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Under a hail of gunfire, thousands of Allied troops fought their way onto the beaches and into the German-occupied territory. This courageous invasion became known as D-day. One of the largest military operations in history, D-day ended in Allied victory, but that victory came at a staggering price. Learn more about the brave men and women...
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Adolf Hitler didn't just invade Europe during World War II. He also broke a pact with Russia and invaded that country. Battles continued into the bitter cold months of winter. You're part of the Allied Forces, trying to push the Nazis out of Russia. YOU CHOOSE how to further the cause for freedom while also battling brutal conditions. Do you have what it takes to survive?
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Adolf Hitler's Nazi forces have violently conquered lands across Europe. They have created brutal camps where Jews, prisoners of war, and other perceived enemies work themselves to death. You are fighting against the Nazis on the frontlines in Europe. YOU CHOOSE what part will you play in fighting for freedom. Are you willing to pay the ultimate price?
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CAPTURED! World War II rages across the globe, and you have fallen into enemy hands. You quickly discover that life as a prisoner of war can be brutal, and you'll do anything to escape. Will you try making a disguise to slip past the guards? Or will you dig your way to freedom? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios,...
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After World War II Germany splits into two countries the Communist German Democratic Republic in the east and the Federal Republic of Germany in the west. Its capital of Berlin is divided as well, but many people are leaving East Berlin for the freedom of the West. In 1961 East German leaders build a wall through the city to keep its people from escaping. Will you: Consider escaping from East Berlin soon after the wall is built? Serve as an East German...
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Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with twenty-six letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Greeks lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!
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Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Egyptians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world
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