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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Guide to Sweden Guide to Sweden Brian Williams An introduction to Sweden, including its geography, culture, and history. OL15141384W
Closer Closer Brian Williams,Roderick Gordon At long last reunited with his dad, Will now spends his days exploring the "land of the second sun," decoding the cryptic glyphs carved into its three mysterious temples--or eyeing the wild animals w… OL15520805W
Lightning Lightning Brian Williams An introduction to lightning including what causes lightning and how to survive a lightning storm. OL15831735W
Freefall Freefall Brian Williams,Roderick Gordon DEEPER sent Will and Chester into FREEFALL-- tumbling through the subterranean Pore with the evil Rebecca twins in hot pursuit, both toting phials of the lethal Dominion virus. When, where, will they… OL17442979W
What about-- world wonders What about-- world wonders Brian Williams Presents facts and statistics about pyramids, temples, monuments, and castles from around the world in question and answer format. OL17892136W
Reptiles and amphibians Reptiles and amphibians Brian Williams Introduces the different kinds of reptiles and amphibians, from the giant Komodo dragon to the tiny red-eyed tree frog, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes. OL19977014W
Pirates Pirates Brian Williams Introduction to piracy, famous pirates and their world. Describes a pirate's life, including weapons used, treasures sought, and punishments suffered. OL20418990W
The big book of facts The big book of facts Brian Williams Did you know that Canada has the longest coastline of any country? Or that the longest speech ever delivered lasted for 22 hours? These and thousands more incredible facts are packed into over 200 pa… OL24250903W
Women win the vote Women win the vote Brian Williams On 6 February 1918, women in Britain were awarded the right to vote in a general election for the first time. Many of these women were suffragettes, who had fought a long, hard battle for the right t… OL24646811W
Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Brian Williams A biography of the peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English and paved the way for the coronation of King Charles VII. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. OL26450600W
Canada Canada Brian Williams A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Canada. OL2654381W
Come to Russia Come to Russia Brian Williams An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of Russia. OL2654382W
Conquerors of Everest Conquerors of Everest Brian Williams Summarizes attempts to climb to the top of Mount Everest from the first expedition in 1922 to the first ascent by an all-woman team in 1975. OL2654384W
The declaration of American independence The declaration of American independence Brian Williams A discussion of the events leading up to the American war for independence from Britain, the revolutionary struggle, the Declaration of Independence, and the beginning of a new nation. OL2654385W
Karl Benz Karl Benz Brian Williams A biography of the German engineer and inventor who pioneered in building motor-driven vehicles. OL2654401W
Mining Mining Brian Williams Discusses the history of mining, the various kinds of mines, mining around the world, and mining today and tomorrow. OL2654408W
The Random House book of 1001 wonders of science The Random House book of 1001 wonders of science Brian Williams Questions and answers explore such areas of science as electricity, light, space, and the elements. OL2654416W
Trading Trading Brian Williams Examines the various ways people have exchanged goods and services around the world from the early days of human history to modern times. OL2654421W
Transportation technology Transportation technology Brian Williams "Describes new technologies that are helping make road transportation, railroads, ships, airplanes, and space travel more efficient and discusses how transportation will change in the future"--Provid… OL2654424W
Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Brian Williams A biography of the peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English and paved the way for the coronation of King Charles VII. OL2654433W
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