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Lies My Teacher Told Me Lies My Teacher Told Me James W. Loewen,Rebecca Stefoff Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has gone on to win an American Book Award, the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship, and to sell over half … OL106813W
Beetle Beetle Rebecca Stefoff Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of beetles. OL15036122W
Butterfly Butterfly Rebecca Stefoff Introduces the life cycle and habitat of butterflies. OL15036127W
Charles Darwin and the evolution revolution Charles Darwin and the evolution revolution Rebecca Stefoff Examines the personality as well as the thought process which led this naturalist to his discoveries which have helped shape our understanding of the natural world. OL15036133W
The Civil War, 1861-1863 The Civil War, 1861-1863 Rebecca Stefoff Presents information on some of the causes of the Civil War, the battles fought between 1861 and 1863, and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. OL15036138W
The Civil War and Reconstruction The Civil War and Reconstruction Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the nation and on Black Americans in particular. OL15036139W
The colonies The colonies Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the establishment of European settlements and colonies in North America during the 1600s, the growth of slavery, and relations with Indians. OL15036141W
The Drug Enforcement Administration The Drug Enforcement Administration Rebecca Stefoff Surveys the history, structure, and current functions of the Drug Enforcement Administration and describes its influence on modern society. OL15036151W
Extinction Extinction Rebecca Stefoff Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and protection of life forms. OL15036158W
Friendship and love Friendship and love Rebecca Stefoff Defines the different levels of friendship, love, and intimacy and discusses their role in leading a healthy life. OL15036168W
Giant turtle Giant turtle Rebecca Stefoff Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a variety of large turtles, including the green sea turtle, leatherback, and Galapagos tortoise. OL15036173W
Ice age Neanderthals Ice age Neanderthals Rebecca Stefoff "A history of the Neanderthals, a species of human beings who lived in Eurasia for hundreds of thousands of years and who became extinct when our species, Homo Sapiens, came into being"--Provided by … OL15036181W
Marco Polo and the medieval explorers Marco Polo and the medieval explorers Rebecca Stefoff Examines the life and travels of the medieval explorer. OL15036203W
Norman Schwarzkopf Norman Schwarzkopf Rebecca Stefoff A biography of the popular military leader, tracing his rise through the ranks of the army and his role as commander of the U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. OL15036217W
Octopus Octopus Rebecca Stefoff Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses and several similar creatures. OL15036218W
Overpopulation Overpopulation Rebecca Stefoff Examines the results of demographic changes and illustrates the threat of overpopulation to man and his environment. OL15036222W
Plácido Domingo Plácido Domingo Rebecca Stefoff Profiles the life and career of the Spanish opera singer who is also known in the world of popular music. OL15036227W
Praying mantis Praying mantis Rebecca Stefoff Introduces the life cycle and habitat of the praying mantis as well as the related stick and leaf insects. OL15036230W
Republic of Zaire Republic of Zaire Rebecca Stefoff Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of the Republic of Zaire, with an emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world. OL15036235W
The Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Rebecca Stefoff Examines the causes, events, and aftermath of America's war for independence. OL15036236W
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