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Hiss-s-s-s!

Omar wants a snake more than anything, but his mom is unenthusiastic to say the least. However, the family strikes a compromise: Omar can get a corn snake; but it must stay inside his room, where his mom will not have to set eyes on it. So when Arrow escapes, Omar has to keep it a secret. But with an inquisitive little sister and parents mindful of odd behavior, it's not easy.

Historia De Los Estados Unidos

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Historia Universal

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Historia Universal: Civilizaciones antiguas

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Historia de Estados Unidos: Voces y perspectivas, Diario de investigación

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Historia de Los primeros exploradores (Social Studies: Informational Text Series)

Historia de Nuestro Mundo

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Historia y geografía del mundo: Civilizaciones antiguas

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Historic Battles from World War II for Kids: 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific (Historic Battles for Kids)

An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12Help kids learn all about World War II—right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat.Go beyond other World War 2 books for kids with:15 key conflicts—Kids will dive deep into well-known and lesser-explored battles alike, from the Attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Crete.Battlefield basics—Each chapter starts off a quick breakdown of the battle, including dates, objectives, and what was at stake.Closer looks—Young learners will find out even more with the help of technological explorations, battle maps, by-the-numbers sidebars, and more.Give kids an exciting new perspective on World War 2 history!

Historical Animals: The Dogs, Cats, Horses, Snakes, Goats, Rats, Dragons, Bears, Elephants, Rabbits and Other Creatures that Changed the World

Throughout history, animals have shaped the world as we know it. But rarely have they received the recognition they deserve. Until now.This inside look at history’s most famous animals features wacky verse, cool facts, historical stats, and zany cartoon art. Meet Alexander the Great’s horse Bucephalus, who was his battle companion for nearly 30 years. Learn about Mozart’s starling bird that helped him write music by singing along as he composed. Read about the Ethiopian goats that discovered the coffee bean, Marco Polo seeing dragons in China, and a dog named Boatswain that saved Napoleon’s life. From the cobra that killed Cleopatra to Cairo, the dog that helped hunt down Osama bin Laden, Historical Animals has these stories and more!

Historical Fiction Collection, The

Riveting, historical accounts of daredevils, pilots and brutal madmen that inspire many of today's cinematic blockbusters. Step back in time with these thrilling tales that appeared in the pages of the most popular pulp fiction magazines of the 1930's and 1940's."Beats any Pirates of the Caribbean story you will find." --Associated ContentThe Collection includes:International Book Awards Winners: On Blazing Wings, Tomb of the Ten Thousand Dead,National Indie Excellence Award Winner: Under the Black Ensign as well as The Sky-Crasher, Sky Birds Dare!, Man-Killers in the Air, Inky Odds, Hurtling Wings, Trouble on His Wings, All Frontiers are Jealous & Yukon Madness.

Historical Heartthrobs: 50 Timeless Crushes — From Cleopatra to Camus

This book compiles photos and life stories of fifty of the sexiest men and women from history and asks the essential question: Would you really want to date them? Some are artists, some are scientists, and many are political or military leaders, but all have had a lasting impact on human life—and a sizable impact on their admirers as well. Each entry describes the period in which the heartthrob lived and includes essential stats, hilarious sidebars, and, of course, a "crushability" ranking: a measurement of how crush-worthy these people really are, based on their relative levels of heroism (or villainy).

History

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

History 3 Student Guide Part 2

The unit titles are: Looking East: Ottomans and Mughals; Africa, China, and Japan; England's Golden Age and Beyond; The America They Found and Founded; Graphs, Timelines, and Geography Review; The American Revolution

History Alive! The Ancient World

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History Alive! The Ancient World

History Alive! The Ancient World was developed by middle school teachers at Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI). We, Bert Bower and Jim Lobdell, are two former high school teachers who started TCI. Our goal is to help students like you succeed in learning about history in a way that is fun and exciting. With the help of teachers from around the nation, we've created the TCI Approach to learning. This chapter explains how the TCI Approach will make ancient world history come alive for you.

History Alive! The Ancient World

History book that covers the following units in regards to the ancient world; Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization, Ancient Egypt and the Middle East, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome.

History Alive! The Ancient World

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History Alive! The Ancient World, Interactive Student Notebook (History Alive!)

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History Alive! The Ancient World, Lesson Masters

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History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond

History Alive The Medieval World and Beyond , students edition introducing and expounding Europe During Medieval Times, Islam in Medieval Times, The Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa, Imperial China, Japan During Medieval Times, Civilizations of the Americas, Europe's Renaissance and Reformation, and Europe Enters the Modern Age

History Alive!: The Medieval World and Beyond

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History And Geography

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History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People (History Smashers #8)

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn&’t &“discover&” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country&’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don&’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment (History Smashers)

Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!In April 1970, twenty million people grabbed their rakes, gloves, and recycling bins to celebrate the first Earth Day. Since that environmental kickoff, nature has never been in better shape. RIGHT?WRONG! The real deal is a bit muddier than that. It&’s true that the first Earth Day encouraged people around the globe to clean up their act when it came to the environment. But activists have been working for centuries to save the planet! Native people across the world developed sustainable farming practices, women in eighteenth-century India stood up to protect trees, and amateur scientist Eunice Foote discovered the science behind global warming all the way back in the 1850s!Join the History Smashers team to bust history's biggest misconceptions and figure out what in the world really went down before (and after!) the first Earth Day—and how you can join the fight to protect the environment.Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower • Plagues & Pandemics • The Titanic • The Underground Railroad • The Salem Witch Trials