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The life and times of Genghis Khan The life and times of Genghis Khan Jim Whiting Profiles the life of Genghis Khan and his Mongolian rule. OL15837793W
Otto Hahn and the story of nuclear fission Otto Hahn and the story of nuclear fission Jim Whiting Profiles German chemist Otto Hahn, whose research into radioactivity led to the discovery of nuclear fission and, despite his opposition, to the development of the atomic bomb. OL16031118W
Gravity Gravity Jim Whiting "An examination of the science behind the physical phenomenon known as gravity, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided … OL16184337W
Light Light Jim Whiting "An examination of the science behind the physical phenomenon known as light, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by… OL16184338W
The story of the San Francisco 49ers The story of the San Francisco 49ers Jim Whiting Presents the history of the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to today. This introd… OL19968250W
AC Milan AC Milan Jim Whiting An elementary introduction to the Italian soccer team AC Milan, including a brief history since the team s 1899 founding, its main rival, notable players, and Champions League titles. OL20051375W
The story of the New York Giants The story of the New York Giants Jim Whiting "The history of the National Football League's New York Giants, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1925 to today"--Provided by publisher. OL20636854W
The story of the Philadelphia 76ers The story of the Philadelphia 76ers Jim Whiting "An informative narration of the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team's history from its 1946 founding as the Syracuse Nationals to today, spotlighting memorable players and events"-- OL20888127W
The story of the Washington Wizards The story of the Washington Wizards Jim Whiting "An informative narration of the Washington Wizards professional basketball team's history from its 1961 founding as the Chicago Packers to today, spotlighting memorable players and events"-- OL20936938W
The story of the Sacramento Kings The story of the Sacramento Kings Jim Whiting "An informative narration of the Sacramento Kings professional basketball team's history from its 1945 founding as the Rochester Royals to today, spotlighting memorable players and events"-- OL21538591W
Navy SEALs Navy SEALs Jim Whiting "A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as the Navy SEALs, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"-- OL23317291W
Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Jim Whiting "A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Marine Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"-- OL23317298W
The story of the Charlotte Hornets The story of the Charlotte Hornets Jim Whiting "An informative narration of the Charlotte Hornets professional basketball team's history from its 2004 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events"-- OL23318637W
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Jim Whiting Discusses the life and exploration of the Spanish nobleman, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. OL5717496W
Gaspar de Portolá Gaspar de Portolá Jim Whiting Describes the life of the seventeenth-century Spanish explorer and first governor of California, Gaspar de Portolá. OL5717500W
Hernando de Soto Hernando de Soto Jim Whiting,Kimberly Garcia,Jim Whiting A biography of the wealthy Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who, in 1541, became the first European to reach the Mississippi River. OL5717502W
Inside the cage Inside the cage Jim Whiting "Discusses some of the best mixed martial arts fights in the sport's history and how MMA managed to survive its dark days"--Provided by publisher. OL5717503W
Junipero Jose Serra Junipero Jose Serra Jim Whiting Traces the life of the Spanish explorer and missionary who travelled to Mexico and California to teach the Indians about Christianity and who established nine missions along the California coast. OL5717508W
The Middle Ages The Middle Ages Jim Whiting "Describes the weapons and defenses used in the Middle Ages"--Provided by publisher. OL5717533W
Robert Fulton Robert Fulton Jim Whiting A simple look at the life of the famous inventor. OL5717537W
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