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In the late 1800s, Maggie Walker, an African American community leader, helped establish a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients, a community center, and an educational loan fund, among other humanitarian projects. She was also the first woman in the United States to become founder and president of a chartered bank.
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[2008]
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English
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Take students on a journey to early Native American communities, Colonial towns and early American cities to explore the variety of communities, as they existed in the past. They'll learn how schools of the past are different from their own. They'll discover how inventions impacted transportation, which in turn changed the face of communities.
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[2005]
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English
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Alex is digging for buried treasure, when Timeblazers Jen and Sam tell him that his pirate's map is a fake. To help him better understand fact from fiction, they head back to ancient Greece and Plato, who made up the story of the mythical island Atlantis. Next Alex learns that the story of King Arthur and the Round Table is just a good story, written by Geoffrey of Monmouth; also that the Sword Excalibur and Merlin come from Celtic myths and legends....
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[2002]
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English
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Mexico's colorful history comes alive in this captivating presentation - from the Olmecs, Toltec, Mayan and Aztec ruins to the fall of Aztec ruler Montezuma II. Other historical events covered include the Spanish colonial period, Mexican independence from Spain to the Mexican-American War, political instability of the late 19th and 20th centuries, the domination of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the democratization of Mexican society...
15) North America
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2016.
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English
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"As the only continent with every climate present, North America hosts an amazing variety of plants and animals. North America holds some of the world's largest freshwater lakes, where gigantic boats travel and enormous fish swim. Unique for its varied landscape and cross-country highways, North America leaves a great deal for young readers to explore!"--Provided by the publisher.
17) North America
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[2023]
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English
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"Which continent has the Great Lakes-the world's largest freshwater area? North America! Find out about North America's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book"--
18) South America
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[2023]
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English
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"Which continent has the world's largest tropical rain forest? South America! Find out about South America's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book"--
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An Egyptian crocodile who catches the fancy of the esteemed Emperor Napoleon becomes an instant celebrity in a fancy fountain in Paris. But when someone in the kitchen starts singing the praises of crocodile pie, the resourceful and very hungry reptile escapes by sewer. Narrated by Tim Curry. AudioFile: "Tim Curry's narration is exemplary - a glorious example of the perfect melding of all parts of an audio recording. The musical background is...
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