Michael Burgan
Series
Great escapes (HarperCollins) volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins
Language
English
Description
"The epic story of William Ash and the escape from Stalag Luft III German POW camp during World War II"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From appearances in films and animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop culture. Created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 Gothic horror novel, Count Dracula is a nobleman who uses his powers as a vampire to dominate his victims. Even though Dracula didn't succeed in the novel, the fictional character has lived on...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
In 1922, explorers Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamen after years of searching. No one had been inside for about 3,000 years! What the men found in King Tut's tomb was amazing: gold, riches, and historical artifacts beyond their wildest dreams. But as excavation of the tomb continued, strange things began to happen-and what started as a mosquito bite would soon leave Lord Carnarvon dead. When a famous...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
7) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of New Mexico.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
10) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
11) Connecticut
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of Connecticut.
12) Peru
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Just slightly smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru is home to ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, humid jungles, dry deserts, and more. Readers will cross the country's incredible landscapes and visit its towns and cities as they learn how Peruvians live today. They will also explore Peru's fascinating history, learn how it is governed and how its economy works, and much more"--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always...
14) Mummy lairs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
Over tens of thousands of years, the living have found different ways to take care of the dead. Some bodies are buried. Others are burned. Perhaps the creepiest method of all is turning the dead into mummies—preserving them so they almost look as if they were still alive. Are the tales of magic and curses that surround some mummies' lairs really true? Among the 11 stories in this book, readers will discover mummies in a 7,000-year-old burial ground...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Pengion Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
President Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis the best American I ever knew. The pioneering photojournalist an immigrant from Denmark drew attention to the poverty and evils of slum life in the late 1800s. Riis won national acclaim when his photos illustrated his bestselling book How the Other Half Lives. The book focused on the difficult time immigrants faced as thousands of newcomers flooded into the United States each year. Riis called for reform...
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?"--