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Arizona
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Elvajean Hall,Dennis B. Fradin |
Introduces the geography, history, industries, notable sights, and famous people of the Grand Canyon State. |
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Beyond the mountain, beyond the forest
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Dennis B. Fradin |
In the face of the unrelenting cold, a young cave boy decides to go beyond the forest and find a warmer place for his people to live. |
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Blizzards and winter weather
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses causes and effects of winter weather, which is often characterized by severe cold, snow, sleet, ice, and avalanches, and describes some famous winter disasters from history. |
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Cancer
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Examines the various forms of cancer, their possible causes, and treatments, and discusses who can get cancer and what is being done to prevent or cure it. |
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Cave painter
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Eleven-year-old Thor, who does not want to join the other men on the hunt, finds a niche in his community of cave dwellers. |
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Christmas
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Describes the history behind Christmas and the various ways it is celebrated. |
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Columbus Day
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses how the achievements of the man credited with discovering America led to the present-day celebration of his landing in the New World. |
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The Connecticut Colony
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Surveys the history of the colony of Connecticut from its early days up through the American Revolution. Includes biographical sketches of prominent individuals. |
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Continents
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Defines and enumerates the continents of the earth, describing their countries, geography, geology, origin, movement, and possible future. |
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Duel!
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Dennis B. Fradin |
In the early morning hours of July 11, 1804, two men stood facing each other on a New Jersey cliff side. One was the U.S. vice president, Aaron Burr, and the other was Alexander Hamilton, the secreta… |
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Earthquakes
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses why the earth quakes, how earthquakes kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for earthquakes. Also describes some famous earthquakes, including the one that struck Southern Italy … |
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Ethiopia
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses the geograpy, history, government, people, and culture of this triangular east African country. |
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Explorers
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program. |
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Famines
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Discusses the worst of disasters, famine, focusing on that problem in several African countries in the 1980s and mentioning some major famines in history, such as China's in the 1870s, Ireland's of m… |
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The first lunar landing
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Dennis B. Fradin |
"Covers the first manned lunar landing as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher. |
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Floods
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Explains the causes of one of the most destructive natural phenomenons, listing some disastrous floods and explaining protective measures which should be taken. |
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Florida in words and pictures
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Presents a brief history and description of the Sunshine State. |
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Georgia
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Dennis B. Fradin |
An overview of the Empire State of the South, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people. |
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Hanukkah
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Dennis B. Fradin |
Describes the history behind Hanukkah and the various ways it is celebrated. |
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Hawaii in words and pictures
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Dennis B. Fradin |
A brief history of the Aloha State with a description of its countryside and major cities. |
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