National Geographic Kids World Atlas

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National Geographic Kids World Atlas by National Geographic

It's Your Planet!
It's your only home. Here are 117 pages of mas, more than 200 color photographs, 234 fact boxes, 195 flags (one for each country, in case you're counting), and 49 locator gloves to guide your way.

Learn It!
Can you name 531 ocean features? You can! Find them using our 3821 plane-name index. This index works with map bingo grids to help you easily navigate through the 8 color-coded continents and 4 ocean floor maps.

Love It!
Have fun with the 47 illustrated graphics and charts and 60 different map symbols-- tools to help you explore. Fall in love with the mother tiger and her cub on page 107 and feel compassion for the refugees of Superstorm Sandy on page 30.

Explore It!
"Wow, I didn't know that!" is what you'll say as you explore our 209 pages. But the NG Kids World Atlas takes you deeper. Find a new games section in the back of the book and digital scanners that bring you photos, videos, and games.
(From back cover of book.)

Written Out of History

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Written Out of History by Senator Mike Lee

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Some of America’s most important founders have been erased from our history books. In the fight to restore the true meaning of the Constitution, their stories must be told.
   
In the earliest days of our nation, a handful of unsung heroes—including women, slaves, and an Iroquois chief—made crucial contributions to our republic. They pioneered the ideas that led to the Bill of Rights, the separation of powers, and the abolition of slavery. Yet, their faces haven’t been printed on our currency or carved into any cliffs. Instead, they were marginalized, silenced, or forgotten—sometimes by an accident of history, sometimes by design.
  
In the thick of the debates over the Constitution, some founders warned about the dangers of giving too much power to the central government. Though they did not win every battle, these anti-Federalists and their allies managed to insert a system of checks and balances to protect the people from an intrusive federal government. Other forgotten figures were not politicians themselves, but by their thoughts and actions influenced America’s story. Yet successive generations have forgotten their message, leading to the creation of a vast federal bureaucracy that our founders would not recognize and did not want.

Senator Mike Lee, one of the most consistent and impassioned opponents of an abusive federal government, tells the story of liberty’s forgotten heroes. In these pages, you’ll learn the true stories of founders such as...

• Aaron Burr who is depicted in the popular musical Hamilton and in history books as a villain, but in reality was a far more complicated figure who fought the abuse of executive power.

• Mercy Otis Warren, one of the most prominent female writers in the Revolution and a protégé of John Adams, who engaged in vigorous debates against the encroachment of federal power and ultimately broke with Adams over her fears of the Constitution.

• Canasatego, an Iroquois chief whose words taught Benjamin Franklin the basic principles behind the separation of powers.

The popular movement that swept Republicans into power in 2010 and 2016 was led by Americans who rediscovered the majesty of the Constitution and knew the stories of Hamilton, Madison, and Washington. But we should also know the names of the contrarians who argued against them and who have been written out of history. If we knew of the heroic fights of these lost founders, we’d never have ended up with a government too big, too powerful, and too unresponsive to its citizens. The good news is that it’s not too late to rememberand to return to our first principles. Restoring the memory of these lost individuals will strike a crippling blow against big government. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

The Guide to Amateur Astronomy

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The Guide to Amateur Astronomy by Jack Newton & Philip Teece

A reference work to all aspects of amateur astronomy, introducing the fundamentals of astronomy, the solar system and deep space and how to start observing. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

Historica 1000 Years of Our Lives and Times

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Historica 1000 Years of Our Lives and Times by Chief Consultant Dr. Geoffrey Wawro

Historica shows the evolution of people's lives over the last thousand years, & shows how dramatically the world has changed. In the year 1000 most people lived in rural areas, cities were small & grew around cathedrals or fortresses or castles; transportation was by horse & cart; breakfast for most people was a small meal of bread & cheese at sunrise; most people were illiterate; education was usually only for wealthy boys & was conducted by the church (in natural history, 1,000 years ago you may have been taught that hyenas can change their sex at will, & that the only fear elephants have is of dragons), & personal freedom was very limited; people's roles in life were strictly limited by their place in society. Today the world is a very different place. How did these changes occyr? Historica tells the story: that of wars, invasions, inventions, discoveries, explorations, & the amazing people who played a key part in all these events that have brought us to where we are today. This is history made real & exciting, with stories that are as dramatic as today's news, with pictures & maps to bring the most distant events & civilizations in sharp focus.  (From Amazon.com product listing.)

Get Real

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Get Real by Mara Rockliff

Can you change the world with your wallet?

You already do.
In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you’re really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food—and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet.

Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You’ve got buying power—now let’s see you change the world for good!

GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.

(From Amazon.com product listing.)

Kids Meet the Presidents

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Kids Meet the Presidents by Paul Rodhe & Paul Beatrice

Children will step into history and look at the United States with new eyes when they pore through this fun collection of presidential portraits, all enhanced with die-cuts. It’s the perfect introduction to the nation’s leaders: each one receives a double page spread enhanced with intriguing historical background, presented as if the president were actually addressing the reader personally. And this will be the first complete, comprehensive presidential book on the market, encompassing everyone from George Washington through 2008’s President-elect.
Kids will have an entertaining and educational experience as they become acquainted with the unique people who made the United States what it is. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

Seabiscuit An American Legend

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Seabiscuit An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

Laura Hillenbrand, author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken, brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit’s fortunes:

Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

What A Young Boy Ought to Know

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What A Young Boy Ought to Know by Sylvanus Stall

Out of print hardcover. From the dedication page: "Dedicated to boys whose honest inquiries concerning the origin of life and being deserve such a truthful, intelligent, and satisfactory answer as will save them from ignorance, enable them to avoid vice and deliver them from solitary and social sins. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

Space a Visual Encyclopedia

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Space a Visual Encyclopedia Published by DK Publishing

Space: A visual encyclopedia reveals everything you need to know about the universe. Hundreds of stunning images combine with illuminating descriptions to transport you to the depths of space.
Discover the history of space travel, the latest information on space-faring countries, and exciting possibilities fo future missions. Explore the solar system and the universe in incredible detail, encountering high-speed comets, extreme temperatures, and storms that rage for centuries. Then find out what it's like to be an astronaut, from space walks to keeping animals on board!
Packed with facts, timelines, and world-class photography, this encyclopedia really brings outer space to life.
(From back cover of book.)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geography

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geography by Joseph Gonzalez and Thomas E. Sherer Jr.

     You're no idiot, of course.  you know north from south and east from west.  But when it comes to getting from Antarctica to Zimbabwe or pronouncing all the former Soviet republics, you're adrift without a compass...
     Get global!  Geography isn't just about map-reading--it's about understanding the land, people, argriculture, and industries of the world, and the The Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
   

• An understanding of recent environmental and political events that shaped world affairs.
• An idiot-proof introduction to demographics and birth and death rates.
• Easy-to-understand insights into the causes and consequences of deforestation, the greenhouse effect, and the looming fresh water crisis in some parts of the world.
• A regional look at countries around the world, from economic powerhouses to less developed nations.

(From back of book.)

2013 Almanac for Kids

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2013 Almanac for Kids by Scholastic

A perfect reference for students and trivia buffs!

Need homework help? Love trivia? Just want to impress your friends or teachers? The SCHOLASTIC ALMANAC 2013 has information about practically anything and everything! If you have questions, this book has A LOT of answers. Packed with hundreds of facts, stats, and all of the info you need to keep boredom away and handle schoolwork with ease. The 2013 edition will feature an exciting new cover, completely updated facts and stats throughout, and new chapter openers.
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Pocket United States Atlas

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Pocket United States Atlas by Scholastic

The fourth title in the successful Scholastic Pocket Reference line, the Scholastic Pocket U.S. Atlas is a colorful, easy-to-use pocket atlas for ages 9 and up.

The facts students need about the fifty states are now at their fingertips. Easy-to-use maps of all 50 states; Washington, DC; and Puerto Rico are included, along with a U.S. political map, a U.S. topographical map, several regional maps, and a map of U.S. possessions and territories. There is a spread dedicated to each state. Each left-hand page offers a brief paragraph describing the state's most important features, a photo, a state fact box, and a Discover More fact. The right-hand page shows the state map itself.
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Attila The Hun Leader of the Barbarian Hordes

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Attila The Hun Leader of the Barbarian Hordes by Sean Stewart Price

Never was a warrior as feared as the ruthless barbarian Attila the Hun. He cut a path of destruction so wide, he was nicknamed the "Scourge of God." Fifteen hundred years after his death, his name still conjures up visions of savagery!
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Pocket Guide to Grammar

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Pocket Guide to Grammar by Marvin Terban

The Scholastic Pocket Guide to Grammar is the ultimate reference tool that fits in your pocket? This essay -to-use, color-coded, tabbed grammar guide is packed full of information, examples, and tips for language arts success. join Professor Grammar on this guided journey through the intricacies of the English language.
(From back of book.)

Graphic Organizers for Teaching Poetry Writing

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Graphic Organizers for Teaching Poetry Writing by Betsy Franco

Simplify and take the guesswork out of teaching poetry with these graphic organizers and step-by-step lessons. Model poems and lessons help students learn about the characteristics and structures of poetry forms such as haiku, limericks, and acrostics. Motivating graphic organizers, tailored to each poetry form, guide them in planning, and then writing their own poems. Includes ideas for building fluency and comprehension, extension activities, and a concise summary of recent best-practice research.

For use with Grades 1-3.
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Zen in the Art of the SAT

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Zen in the Art of the SAT by Matt Bardin and Susan Fine

How do you prepare for a test? Study the material, of course. But studying for the SAT is different—knowing facts is not enough. On the SAT, basic information is presented in tricky new combinations, and getting the right answers depends less on what you know than on how you think.

Zen in the Art of the SAT, written for those in grades 9–12, can help you achieve your highest score on the new SAT.

• Learn to let go of worries and fears, calm your mind, and bring your attention to the present moment.

• Explore the main obstacles actual students have faced and how they overcame them.

• Assess yourself: know what role anxiety plays in your test-taking and learn how to change reading habits that may be limiting your success.

• Create a study plan that will work for you.

• Find out how your parents can support you best.

• Discover your mind’s hidden natural ability to solve problems.

The techniques in Zen in the Art of the SAT were developed through years of work with students in New York City, one of the most competitive test-prep markets in America.
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Epidemics & Plagues

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Epidemics & Plagues by Richard Walker

"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. "Epidemics & Plagues" takes an in-depth look at epidemics and plagues past and present, finding out about the big killer diseases and what happens when they spread rapidly and affect large numbers of people. It conveys the sad yet gripping histories of the Black Death of 13th-century Europe, the Great Plague of London, the devastating smallpox epidemics of 18th-century America and the flu epidemic that followed the First World War. It peers under the microscope at the agents that cause smallpox, influenza, cholera, tuberculosis, AIDS and malaria, examines the science to find out why they spread so quickly and what might be done to stop them. It also looks at history and legend to get an idea of why people have always been so frightened by the threat of epidemics and plagues.
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101 Ways to Love a Book

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101 Ways to Love a Book by Melissa Hart, M.F.A

Have you ever wished a book would never end? With 101 Ways to Love a Book, you'll enjoy your favorite book long after you've finished reading. Exciting activities allow readers to explore books through arts and crafts, research, school and community projects, and creative writing assignments.
(From back cover of book.)

Shark Life

Shark Life by Peter Benchley (Contains Affiliate Link)

In this riveting true adventure tale and informative guide to the sea, master storyteller Peter Benchley drew on more than four decades of diving experience to bring us face-to-face with the array of sharks and other marine animals he and his family encountered, almost always on purpose—but sometimes by accident. (From Amazon.com product listing.)

Does Everyone Have ADHD?

Does Everyone Have ADHD? by Christine Petersen (Contains Affiliate Link)

- A comprehensive examination of the risks and physical and emotional effects of ADHD, especially among today's youth.
- Offers a To Find Out More section, glossary, and index.
Curriculum Standards: Grades 9-12 Health
Health: IV
- Knows strategies for coping with and overcoming feelings of rejection, social isolation, and other forms of stress.
- Understands the role of denial as a negative influence on mental and emotional health, and ways to overcome denial and seek assistance when needed.
- Knows skills used to communicate effectively with family, friends, and others, and the effects of open and honest communication.
- Understands how the prevention and control of health problems are influenced by research and medical advances.
(From Amazon.com product listing.)