Living world

World of Wonder series introduces readers (Ages 6-9) to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.Our planet has an amazing variety of life forms, from fast-running predators to gigantic trees. This book lists some of the fastest, largest and most unusual animals.

Time atlas : an interactive timeline of history

Travel through time and embark on a chronological journey, charting a brief history of the world and its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA and from reed boats to rockets, this book celebrates the landmarks and inventions that have made our planet what it is today and poses the question: where do we go from here?

20th century world history

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9628824104

Collation

127 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

Series Title

Time Life Student Library

Call Number

909 WOR

The adventures of Marco Polo

Was Marco Polo the world's greatest explorer -- or the world's greatest liar? Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman turns his eagle eye on the enigmatic Marco Polo in his most exciting biography yet. He claimed to have seen rocks burn, bandits command sandstorms, lions tamed with a look, and sorcerers charm sharks while divers gathered pearls on the ocean floor. Marco Polo shook Europe with desc…

Encyclopedia of lands & people

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0856974200

Collation

511 pages : illustration ; 26 cm

Series Title

Kingfisher

Call Number

950 STE

The British are coming!

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780439351614

Collation

16 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

973.3 WHI

Building the capital city

Looks at the history of Washington, D.C. from Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for a Federal City through the construction of government buildings, museums, and memorials

Civil Rights Marches

Describes the marches in the United States on behalf of civil rights for Blacks from the 1950s to the 1990s, including the March on Washington and other important marches.

Vikings

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

978079451245

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

948 TUR

Fish grew legs : and other questions about prehistory

Realistic illustrations and charming cartoons combine to reveal the mysteries behind such inquires as when did life on earth begin and what killed the dinosaurs, in an innovative reference that satisfies any child's curiosity about the prehistoric world.