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A Guide to Your Government
Readers will learn many surprising facts, including that the vice president used to be the person who received the second-most number of presidential votes. Government and political topics flourish throughout the series, including famous Supreme Court justices and the duties of Congress. Readers are...

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Meet the House of Representatives
There are 435 members in the House of Representatives—and they represent each and every one of us. Readers are introduced to one fascinating half of Congress, including the House’s history and its lawmaking powers. Age-appropriate language and content engage readers in important historical subject m...

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Meet the House of Representatives
There are 435 members in the House of Representatives—and they represent each and every one of us. Readers are introduced to one fascinating half of Congress, including the House’s history and its lawmaking powers. Age-appropriate language and content engage readers in important historical subject m...

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Meet the President
The US president has many names and many responsibilities. Readers learn about the president’s powers and how they came to be. Through full-color photographs and interesting sidebars, readers are introduced to the office of the president with age-appropriate language and content. Fascinating fact bo...

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Meet the President
The US president has many names and many responsibilities. Readers learn about the president’s powers and how they came to be. Through full-color photographs and interesting sidebars, readers are introduced to the office of the president with age-appropriate language and content. Fascinating fact bo...

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Meet the President's Cabinet
The men and women who make up the cabinet are the president’s closest advisors. Readers find out what these special people do, including their role in the highest decisions. Fun fact boxes and in-depth sidebars accompany stories of influential cabinet members, and introduce readers to the inner work...

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Meet the President's Cabinet
The men and women who make up the cabinet are the president’s closest advisors. Readers find out what these special people do, including their role in the highest decisions. Fun fact boxes and in-depth sidebars accompany stories of influential cabinet members, and introduce readers to the inner work...

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Meet the Senate
As one of the lawmaking bodies of the US government, the US Senate has a hand in how all Americans live their lives. Readers learn about the inner workings of the Senate, including information about equal representation conceived by the Founding Fathers through today’s filibusters. Readers see how t...

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Meet the Senate
As one of the lawmaking bodies of the US government, the US Senate has a hand in how all Americans live their lives. Readers learn about the inner workings of the Senate, including information about equal representation conceived by the Founding Fathers through today’s filibusters. Readers see how t...

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Meet the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has an important role in American government, such as keeping lawmakers in check and passing down influential decisions. Readers are introduced to the history of the Supreme Court, including many landmark decisions that have shaped our nation. Fascinating fact boxes and detailed si...

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Meet the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has an important role in American government, such as keeping lawmakers in check and passing down influential decisions. Readers are introduced to the history of the Supreme Court, including many landmark decisions that have shaped our nation. Fascinating fact boxes and detailed si...

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Crafts from the Past
Illuminating craft projects present an around-the-world kaleidoscope of culture–allowing readers to travel, in their imaginations, to places long ago and far away. Covering such diverse cultures as the ancient Chinese, ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks, and ancient Indians, each book delves into the...

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The Ancient Chinese
The ancient Chinese—the civilization that invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things—is incredibly rich in tradition and history. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture through their reading of this...

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The Ancient Chinese
The ancient Chinese—the civilization that invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things—is incredibly rich in tradition and history. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture through their reading of this...

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The Ancient Egyptians
The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypt’s Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the dista...

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The Ancient Egyptians
The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypt’s Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the dista...

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The Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece has had an impact on much of our culture, especially the concepts of democracy and theater, the tradition of Olympic sports, and the famous myths that are still a focus of today’s movies, books, and TV shows. These fascinating aspects of the Greek civilization are examined as well as ...

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The Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece has had an impact on much of our culture, especially the concepts of democracy and theater, the tradition of Olympic sports, and the famous myths that are still a focus of today’s movies, books, and TV shows. These fascinating aspects of the Greek civilization are examined as well as ...

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The Ancient Indians
The civilization that developed near the Indus River thousands of years ago was one of the first successful cultures. The people of India have always celebrated the rich history of their ancestors. Various religions like Buddhism, ancient texts such as the Vedas, and the natural environment includin...

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The Ancient Indians
The civilization that developed near the Indus River thousands of years ago was one of the first successful cultures. The people of India have always celebrated the rich history of their ancestors. Various religions like Buddhism, ancient texts such as the Vedas, and the natural environment includin...

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The Ancient Romans
Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associate...

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The Ancient Romans
Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associate...

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The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple...

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The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple...

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Explorers Discovering the World
Explorers have roamed the globe for centuries, journeying to uncharted territories and extreme places. Without the efforts of history's most daring and courageous explorers, we might still think that the Earth is flat or may never have seen Earth's icy poles. Readers are prompted to delve into the w...

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The Exploration of Africa
Until the 19th century, Africa was known as the “Dark Continent,” speaking to the mystery and intrigue the vast lands posed to Europeans. Readers will gain insight into the explorers who unlocked Africa’s secrets and introduced the continent to the world. Delving into the expeditions from the 15th t...

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The Exploration of Africa
Until the 19th century, Africa was known as the “Dark Continent,” speaking to the mystery and intrigue the vast lands posed to Europeans. Readers will gain insight into the explorers who unlocked Africa’s secrets and introduced the continent to the world. Delving into the expeditions from the 15th t...

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The Exploration of Arabia and Asia
The Silk Road first brought Europeans to Asia for trade and changed the course of history. Readers will learn who explored the Asian peninsula and about the exploits of famous explorers such as Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan.Full-color photographs show the interesting landscapes and history in st...

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The Exploration of Arabia and Asia
The Silk Road first brought Europeans to Asia for trade and changed the course of history. Readers will learn who explored the Asian peninsula and about the exploits of famous explorers such as Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan.Full-color photographs show the interesting landscapes and history in st...

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The Exploration of Australasia and the Pacific
Europe’s search for better trade routes led to explorers stumbling on an entire continent. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge of the Pacific. Readers will learn the exploits of famous explorers such as James Cook and Friedrich Leichhardt while...

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The Exploration of Australasia and the Pacific
Europe’s search for better trade routes led to explorers stumbling on an entire continent. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge of the Pacific. Readers will learn the exploits of famous explorers such as James Cook and Friedrich Leichhardt while...

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The Exploration of North America
Readers navigate this fact-filled book as it takes them through the history of North American discovery and exploration, detailing all of the successes, hardships, dangers, and accomplishments of key figures in exploration history. From the mighty Mississippi to the Rockies, up to Canada and down to...

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The Exploration of North America
Readers navigate this fact-filled book as it takes them through the history of North American discovery and exploration, detailing all of the successes, hardships, dangers, and accomplishments of key figures in exploration history. From the mighty Mississippi to the Rockies, up to Canada and down to...

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The Exploration of South America
Explorers searching for a “New World” found a continent teeming with life and opportunity. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge. They will also learn about the exploits of famous explorers such as Francisco Pizarro and Americo Vespucci while ful...

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The Exploration of South America
Explorers searching for a “New World” found a continent teeming with life and opportunity. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge. They will also learn about the exploits of famous explorers such as Francisco Pizarro and Americo Vespucci while ful...

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The Exploration of the North and South Poles
The last parts of the globe to be explored by man, the North and South Poles, offer endless fascination for explorers and readers alike. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge and explore the exploits of famous explorers such as Robert E. Peary an...

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The Exploration of the North and South Poles
The last parts of the globe to be explored by man, the North and South Poles, offer endless fascination for explorers and readers alike. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge and explore the exploits of famous explorers such as Robert E. Peary an...

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Heroes of the US Air Force
Give students a safe place to explore and create! This innovative interactive eBook combines informational text on military heroes with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and te...

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Heroes of the US Air Force
Every man and woman who steps forward to fight for the freedom and lives of others can be called a hero. Many members of the air force have exceeded even that high calling and have performed such courageous deeds that their stories live on. This book, supported by historical photographs, relates som...

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Heroes of the US Air Force
Every man and woman who steps forward to fight for the freedom and lives of others can be called a hero. Many members of the air force have exceeded even that high calling and have performed such courageous deeds that their stories live on. This book, supported by historical photographs, relates som...

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Heroes of the US Army
Beginning with the creation of the Continental army during the American Revolution, the US Army has always fought to protect the nation. Readers learn about individual heroes, such as Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, as well as units of heroes, such as the Cyber Brigade, who work to protect our...

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Heroes of the US Army
Beginning with the creation of the Continental army during the American Revolution, the US Army has always fought to protect the nation. Readers learn about individual heroes, such as Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, as well as units of heroes, such as the Cyber Brigade, who work to protect our...

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Heroes of the US Army
Give students a safe place to explore and create! This innovative interactive eBook combines informational text on military heroes with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and te...

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Heroes of the US Coast Guard
Give students a safe place to explore and create! This innovative interactive eBook combines informational text on military heroes with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and te...

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Heroes of the US Coast Guard
Peacetime duties make the US Coast Guard unique among the many branches of armed force units. This military branch has a broad mission that includes search-and-rescue operations, environmental safety patrols, and boat safety. This fascinating look at the Coast Guard reveals its history and includes ...

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Heroes of the US Coast Guard
Peacetime duties make the US Coast Guard unique among the many branches of armed force units. This military branch has a broad mission that includes search-and-rescue operations, environmental safety patrols, and boat safety. This fascinating look at the Coast Guard reveals its history and includes ...

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Heroes of the US Marines
Each US Marine promises to defend the country “until victory is America’s and there is no enemy.” Marines fiercely embrace their mission even as they encounter some of the most dangerous combat situations a soldier can. Readers come to understand what it takes to be a US marine as they learn about s...

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Heroes of the US Marines
Each US Marine promises to defend the country “until victory is America’s and there is no enemy.” Marines fiercely embrace their mission even as they encounter some of the most dangerous combat situations a soldier can. Readers come to understand what it takes to be a US marine as they learn about s...

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Heroes of the US Marines
Give students a safe place to explore and create! This innovative interactive eBook combines informational text on military heroes with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and te...

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Heroes of the US Military
Give students a safe place to explore and create! This innovative interactive eBook set combines informational text on military heroes with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration an...

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