Search Results: Returned 18 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 18
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[2014]., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography FERRIS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Penguin core conceptsSummary Note: Examines the life of George Ferris and how he invented his Ferris Wheel amusement ride.
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[2016], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: 973.3 HARRIS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the events that led up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence, the signers, and the document today. Features illustrations, timelines, and sidebars.
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[2016], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House Call No: 973.3 Har Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: What Is?Summary Note: "Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War"--
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[2018], Juvenile, Penguin Workshop Call No: 921 HOL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: What was--?Summary Note: Examines the events of the Holocaust. Includes archival photographs, a map, and timelines.
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[2019]., Juvenile, Penguin Workshop, An Imprint of Penguin Random House Call No: 919.89 FAB Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Where isSummary Note: "Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world"--
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2013, Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: JNF007010 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: "You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to inform and inspire popular culture around the world"--
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2013., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B Kahlo Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was--Summary Note: "You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to inform and inspire popular culture around the world"--
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[2013], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B KAH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Briefly explores the life of artist Frida Kahlo, focusing on how she grew up in Mexico and became interested in art.
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[2013], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography KAHLO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Briefly explores the life of artist Frida Kahlo, focusing on how she grew up in Mexico and became interested in art.
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[2014], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography GANDHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Provides an illustrated biography of Gandhi describing his early years and education, political accomplishments, and legacy. Includes timelines.
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[2014], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B GAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Provides an illustrated biography of Gandhi describing his early years and education, political accomplishments, and legacy. Includes timelines.
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2017., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography DIANA Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: Briefly profiles Princess Diana, discussing her early career as a kindergarten teacher, her "fairy-tale wedding" into English royalty, and how she used her fame to help those in need.
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[2017]., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: "A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became the People's Princess by humanizing the image of the royal family and showing care and concern for all people, including the homeless, the sick, and others in need"--Provided by publisher.
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-- Theodore Roosevelt[2014]., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Pengion Group (USA) Call No: 92 ROOSEVELT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?.Summary Note: He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president.
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[2014], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B ROO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Presents a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, discussing his childhood, political career, and conservation efforts. Includes black-and-white illustrations and timelines.
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[2014], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography ROOSEVELT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Presents a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, discussing his childhood, political career, and conservation efforts. Includes black-and-white illustrations and timelines.
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[2015], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography CHURCHILL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Presents a biography of British prime minister Winston Churchill, describing his childhood, his years as an army officer and a war correspondent, his achievements as leader of Great Britain, and his works as a Nobel Prize-winning author.
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Juvenile Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: A biography of United States President Theodore Roosevelt.
