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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The ancient Africans The ancient Africans Virginia Schomp "A retelling of several ancient African myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of various peoples of Africa"--Provided by publisher. OL15039613W
The ancient Persians The ancient Persians Virginia Schomp "A retelling of several important ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians"--Provided by publisher. OL15039621W
The Aztecs The Aztecs Virginia Schomp "A retelling of several key Aztec myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the Aztecs"--Provided by publisher. OL15039627W
The church The church Virginia Schomp "Describes the role of religion in the lives of Victorians, including how it influenced the way they lived, how they observed special occasions, and how they coped with the many changes and challenge… OL15039631W
The city The city Virginia Schomp "Describes daily life in the cities of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes, with a focus on the lives of women and child… OL15039632W
The countryside The countryside Virginia Schomp "Describes daily life in the countryside of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes"--Provided by publisher. OL15039633W
The Italian Renaissance The Italian Renaissance Virginia Schomp Discusses how and why the Renaissance began in Italy, the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Italian Renaissance, and the lasting effects of these achievements on Western civilization. OL15039656W
The Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Virginia Schomp Describes the Revolutionary War through the letters of the people who fought it, including both British and Americans, Loyalists and Patriots, women, and Native Americans. OL15039670W
New York New York Virginia Schomp Surveys the geography, history, economy, people, and state highlights of New York. OL15847280W
Victoria and her court Victoria and her court Virginia Schomp "A social history of Victorian England, focusing on life in the upper echelons of society during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)"--Provided by publisher. OL16009282W
24 hours on a coral reef 24 hours on a coral reef Virginia Schomp "Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period on a coral reef. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL16191412W
24 hours in the wetlands 24 hours in the wetlands Virginia Schomp "Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period in the wetlands. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL16191413W
24 hours in the desert 24 hours in the desert Virginia Schomp "Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period in a desert. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL16191414W
24 hours in a tropical rain forest 24 hours in a tropical rain forest Virginia Schomp "Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period in a tropical rain forest. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL16191416W
24 hours on the tundra 24 hours on the tundra Virginia Schomp "Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period on the tundra. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL16191417W
Juan Bobo and the bag of gold Juan Bobo and the bag of gold Virginia Schomp A folktale from Puerto Rico describing the foolish Juan Bobo who, despite not being very smart, winds up with a bag of gold thanks to his honesty and good heart. OL23288102W
Iguanodon Iguanodon Virginia Schomp "Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of Iguanodon and other spiky-thumbed plant-eaters"--Provided by publisher. OL64693W
Tyrannosaurus and Other Giant Meat-Eaters Tyrannosaurus and Other Giant Meat-Eaters Virginia Schomp An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of Tyrannosaurus rex and other meat-eating dinosaurs. OL64699W
World War II World War II Virginia Schomp Describes the second World War through the letters of the people who fought it, serving in all branches of the military, throughout the Pacific, northern Africa, and Europe. OL64702W
Ancient India Ancient India Virginia Schomp "A retelling of several important ancient Indian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of India"--Provided by the publisher. OL64703W
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