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Abraham Lincoln's World, Expanded Edition
Thus, thomas jefferson was completing his eighth year as president, while Abe Lincoln was a boy romping the woods of Kentucky, George III reigned in Great Britain and Napolean was about to meet his Waterloo. The spirit of freedom was moving around the globe as the abolitionist movement gained power in the States and serfdom saw its demise in Russia.
. By the time lincoln was old enough to help his father chop wood, other young boys and girls were being prepared for the future parts they would play. With her whimsical and informative illustrations and timelines Foster has magnificently captured a remarkable age and a remarkable man. Technologically the world was bursting with the invention of the telegraph, the railroad and the steamboat.
When lincoln opened his shop in salem, David Livingstone was opening up deepest Africa, and thousands of Americans were opening up the West on the Oregon Trail. 1940 newbery honor title published by beautiful feet books originally published in 1944, medicine, while giving as much importance to advances in science, music, Foster earned her reputation by her masterful display of "horizontal history" telling the story of world events in the geo-political sphere, literature, and exploration.
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Of Courage Undaunted: Across the Continent with Lewis & Clark
Used book in Good Condition. Sacajawea, the only woman on the trip, was a Shoshone who contributed invaluable service as interpreter and guide. Used book in Good Condition. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Their corps included american indians from the Sioux, Shoshone, Mandan, Clatsop and Chopunnish tribes as well as one black slave named York.
Against the hardships of the wilderness, sudden blizzards and terrifying natural obstacles, possible attack by hostile Indians, these two men led a Corps of Discovery ably and nobly to complete their mission. Originally published in 1951, newbery and caldecott medal winner James Daugherty has applied his literary and artistic skill to bringing to life the remarkable expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their 3555-mile trek from St.
Daugherty's evocative sepia and black ink illustrations depict individuals of humor, vitality, passion, and strength.
Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell Photobiographies
With a foreword by Gilbert M. From his first invention at age 11—a tool to clean husks from wheat kernels—to his patent of the hydrofoil 64 years later, Bell was always inventing. Grosvenor, bell's great-grandson, Always Inventing features over 70 period photographs and drawings from Bell's notebooks.
Now in paperback—national Geographic Children's Books presents the award-winning photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell. Bell was also one of the original founders of the National Geographic Society.
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Puffin Classics
Used book in Good Condition. Puffin. They're puffin classics for a reason, it's because they're the best. Step up to the round table and join the knights of the Realm!King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time.
Richard Halliburton's Book of Marvels: the Occident
. And so much more! Used book in Good Condition. Puffin. Written for students but loved by all ages Marvels of the Occident takes you on a journey to some of the marvels of our world. Used book in Good Condition.
Great Inventors And Their Inventions Yesterday's Classics
Through these stories the reader learns how big things are brought about, and on the traits of mind and heart which make for success. Used book in Good Condition. The final chapter introduces the famous inventors of the early twentieth century.
Wild Animals I Have Known New Canadian Library
George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist Sower Series
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 4: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR
Educational. This fourth book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The story of the world has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls―over 150, 000 copies of the series in print! Where was the Crystal Palace? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? And how did cow fat start a revolution? Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives―and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world.
Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes the stories of each continent and people group. Used book in Good Condition. Textbook. Paperback. From the middle east and china to Africa and the Americas―find out what happened all around the world in the last century and a half.
Richard Halliburton's Book of Marvels: the Orient
. And so much more!this edition has been slightly revised to add footnotes with updated place names, facts, and metric equivalents. Written for students but loved by all ages, Marvels of the Orient takes you on a journey to some of the marvels of our world. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition.
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