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Queenie: One Elephant's Story

(Available June 11, 2013)
Queenie: One Elephant's Story
Written by Corinne Fenton, Illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780763663759
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Queenie: One Elephant's Story

Written by Corinne Fenton
Illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe


Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: June 11, 2013
Price: $16.99

The true story of one of the most famous elephants of all time: Queenie, the gentle Indian elephant.

Evoking a time when elephants were giving rides in zoos all around the world, the true story of Queenie follows her from her birth in an Indian jungle to Australia’s Melbourne Zoo, where she... Read more >
A Boy Named FDR
A Boy Named FDR
Written by Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307982520
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A Boy Named FDR
How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change America
Written by Kathleen Krull
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher


Format: eBook, 48 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2013
Price: $10.99

Franklin D. Roosevelt was born into one of the wealthiest families in America, yet this ultimate rich kid grew up to do more for ordinary Americans than any other president. This appealing picture book biography shows how, from childhood on, FDR  was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. Though he had...

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The Genius of Islam
The Genius of Islam
Written by Bryn Barnard
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780449814949
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The Genius of Islam
How Muslims Made the Modern World
Written by Bryn Barnard


Format: eBook, 40 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2013
Price: $10.99

The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world. 
Did you know that:
• The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention?
• The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the... Read more >
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Rome: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape
Rome: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape
Written by Kristyna Litten, Illustrated by Kristyna Litten
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780763664152
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Rome: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape

Written by Kristyna Litten
Illustrated by Kristyna Litten


Format: Hardcover, 15 pages
On Sale: April 9, 2013
Price: $8.99

Whether you’re dreaming of visiting Italy’s capital city or wish to remember it forever, here is an exquisite slip-cased memento.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do — but when you’re away, you’re invited to take a vicarious tour with the help of this concertina-style guide. From St. Peter’s Basilica to... Read more >
Bomb
Bomb
Written by Steve Sheinkin, Read by Roy Samuelson
Format: Compact Disc
ISBN: 9780804122184
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Bomb
The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Written by Steve Sheinkin
Read by Roy Samuelson


Format: Compact Disc
On Sale: March 26, 2013
Price: $39.00

In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the... Read more >
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National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
Written by John Perritano and James Spears
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426311000
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National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
Arm Yourself with Fierce Photos and Fascinating Facts
Written by John Perritano and James Spears


Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: March 12, 2013
Price: $12.95

NG Kids Everything Battles captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations, as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapon, uniforms, technology, military jets, battleships, military technology, top secret intellgence... Read more >
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National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
Written by John Perritano and James Spears
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426311017
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National Geographic Kids Everything Battles
Arm Yourself with Fierce Photos and Fascinating Facts
Written by John Perritano and James Spears


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages
On Sale: March 12, 2013
Price: $25.90

NG Kids Everything Battles captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations, as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapon, uniforms, technology, military jets, battleships, military technology, top secret intellgence and more... Read more >
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Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs
Written by Marcia Williams, Illustrated by Marcia Williams
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763663155
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Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs

Written by Marcia Williams
Illustrated by Marcia Williams


Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2013
Price: $7.99

With compelling comic-style illustrations, a colossus's worth of facts, and dramatic fold-out spreads, Marcia Williams brings Egyptian myths to life.

The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style... Read more >
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Becoming Babe Ruth
Becoming Babe Ruth
Written by Matt Tavares, Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780763656461
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Becoming Babe Ruth

Written by Matt Tavares
Illustrated by Matt Tavares


Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: February 12, 2013
Price: $16.99

Matt Tavares’s striking homage to one of baseball’s legends offers a rare view into Babe Ruth’s formative years in "the House that built Ruth."

Before he is known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy who lives in Baltimore and gets into a lot of trouble. But when he... Read more >
There Goes Ted Williams
There Goes Ted Williams
Written by Matt Tavares, Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763665579
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There Goes Ted Williams
The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
Written by Matt Tavares
Illustrated by Matt Tavares


Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: February 12, 2013
Price: $6.99

A lively picture book biography of Ted Williams from a master of the genre — just in time for Fenway Park's centennial.

Ted Williams lived a life of dedication and passion. He was an ordinary kid who wanted one thing: to hit a baseball better than anyone else. So he practiced his... Read more >
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Catching Fire
Catching Fire
Written by Gena K. Gorrell
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781770490321
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Catching Fire
The Story of Firefighting
Written by Gena K. Gorrell


Format: eBook
On Sale: January 29, 2013
Price: $10.99

An entertaining and informative look at firefighting, from the equipment to the techniques, both in history and today. Enhanced with black and white photos, anecdotes from firefighters, and fire prevention and safety tips.


From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >
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A Child in Prison Camp
A Child in Prison Camp
Written by Shizuye Takashima
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781770490598
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A Child in Prison Camp

Written by Shizuye Takashima


Format: eBook
On Sale: January 29, 2013
Price: $9.99

When Shizuye Takashima, “Shichan” as she was called, was eleven years old, her entire world changed forever. As a Japanese-Canadian in 1941, she was among thousands of people forced from their homes and sent to live in internment camps in the Canadian Rockies. Although none had been convicted of any crime... Read more >
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Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles
Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles
Written by Tanya Lee Stone
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780763651176
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Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles
America's First Black Paratroopers
Written by Tanya Lee Stone


Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2013
Price: $24.99

They became America’s first black paratroopers. Why was their story never told? Sibert Medalist Tanya Lee Stone reveals the history of the Triple Nickles during World War II.

World War II is raging, and thousands of American soldiers are fighting overseas against the injustices brought on by Hitler. Back on the home... Read more >
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Black Gold
Black Gold
Written by Albert Marrin
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780375859687
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Black Gold
The Story of Oil in Our Lives
Written by Albert Marrin


Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $15.99

Oil is not pretty, but it is a resource that drives the modern world.  It has made fortunes for the lucky few and provided jobs for millions of ordinary folks.

Thick and slippery, crude oil has an evil smell. Yet without it, life as we live it today would be impossible. Oil... Read more >
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Bomb
Bomb
Written by Steve Sheinkin, Read by Roy Samuelson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
ISBN: 9780804122191
Our Price: $20.00

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Bomb
The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Written by Steve Sheinkin
Read by Roy Samuelson


Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $20.00

In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the... Read more >
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Master George's People
Master George's People
Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano, Contribution by Mount Vernon, Photographed by Lori Epstein
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426307591
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Master George's People
George Washington, His Slaves, and His Revolutionary Transformation
Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano
Contribution by Mount Vernon
Photographed by Lori Epstein


Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $18.95

As the first President of the United States of America and the Commander in Chief who led a rebel army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was a legendary leader of men. He had high expectations of his soldiers, employees, and associates. At his Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon, his...

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Master George's People
Master George's People
Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano, Contribution by Mount Vernon, Photographed by Lori Epstein
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426307607
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Master George's People
George Washington, His Slaves, and His Revolutionary Transformation
Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano
Contribution by Mount Vernon
Photographed by Lori Epstein


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $27.90

As the first President of the United States of America and the Commander in Chief who led a rebel army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was a legendary leader of men. He had high expectations of his soldiers, employees, and associates. At his Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon, his...

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Our Country's Presidents
Our Country's Presidents
Written by Ann Bausum
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426310898
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Our Country's Presidents
All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum


Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $24.95

Forty-four men have taken up the responsibilities of the Presidency as the nation has grown from its colonial infancy into a modern superpower. They've faithfully executed the duties of the President--waged war, signed treaties, addressed Congress, and established government offices. But their impact goes far beyond the bounds of their job... Read more >
Our Country's Presidents
Our Country's Presidents
Written by Ann Bausum
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426310904
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Our Country's Presidents
All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 224 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2013
Price: $28.90

Ladies and Gentlemen: the next President of the United States will soon be included within the pages of one of our perennial favorites. National Geographic Children’s Books will publish this fully revised and updated edition of Our Country’s Presidents in time for the Inauguration of our 44th head of state—the first... Read more >
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National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln
National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln
Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426310850
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National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln

Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $3.99

The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham... Read more >
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National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln
National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln
Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426310867
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National Geographic Readers: Abraham Lincoln

Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $13.90

The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and... Read more >
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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization
1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization
Written by National Geographic
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426312588
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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization

Written by National Geographic


Format: Hardcover, 96 pages
On Sale: December 11, 2012
Price: $14.95

We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and... Read more >
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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization
1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization
Written by National Geographic
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426312625
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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization

Written by National Geographic


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 96 pages
On Sale: December 11, 2012
Price: $23.90

We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and... Read more >
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How We Crossed the West
How We Crossed the West
Written by Rosalyn Schanzer
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426313288
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How We Crossed the West
The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
Written by Rosalyn Schanzer


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages
On Sale: December 11, 2012
Price: $27.00

The book begins with Lewis's letter to Clark proposing a "trip to explore those western rivers which may run all the way across North America to the western ocean" and Clark's reply "to cheerfully join you in this rewarding endeavor." From there, every stage of the journey is illustrated--from the building... Read more >
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A Different Mirror for Young People
A History of Multicultural America
Written by Ronald Takaki
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff


Format: eBook, 368 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2012
Price: $18.95

A longtime professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, Ronald Takaki was recognized as one of the foremost scholars of American ethnic history and diversity. When the first edition of A Different Mirror was published in 1993, Publishers Weekly called it "a brilliant revisionist history of America that is likely... Read more >
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