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c2012., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Call No: 363.28 60973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: US military forcesSummary Note: An introduction to the United States Coast Guard that explains why it is needed and how it is organized and discusses its history, missions, wartime responsibilities, response to disaster, and notable guardsmen.
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2012., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 363.28 6 0973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: US military forcesSummary Note: This book introduces the U.S. Coast Guard, describing its historic beginnings, organization, training, roles in war, ratings, and missions.
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2018., Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 398.2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan is often depicted as larger than life. Many places around the United States claim Bunyan really lived there. Scholars are still trying to discover whether Bunyan was an actual person or not. According to many stories, he was basically one of the first superheroes of fiction. Readers will love the folk tales describing the exploits of Bunyan and his pet, Babe the Blue Ox. Amusing images accompany the lively text, while fact boxes shed some light on each story's origins."
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Juvenile Call No: Folklore 398.2 MCDONNELL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Famous LegendsSummary Note: Stories of the outlaw archer Robin Hood reach back to medieval times. However, movies, books, comic books, and television shows about him still populate our popular culture. Readers will not only become absorbed by the legend of the folk hero, complete with his Merry Men and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, they'll be intrigued by the debate about whether Robin Hood is based on a real person. Famous illustrations and fun facts abound in this high-interest volume.
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Juvenile Call No: 973.2 MC DONNELL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Every student grows up hearing about the first Thanksgiving, celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621. However, that wasn't the first Thanksgiving! It wasn't even the first one celebrated by European settlers! This is just one myth debunked in this valuable look at colonial American history. Readers will feel like real historians unearthing the truth behind the legends. Beautiful images and fun fact boxes will add to their interest.