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52 produkter
Koll på pesten
Inbunden, 2020, 12-15 år
267 kr
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Pesten är en sjukdom som uppstod redan på antiken. Smittan spreds över världen med loppor på råttor. Till Sverige kom den på 1300-talet. Miljoner människor har dött i smittan, som fortsätter att bryta ut även i dag. Detta är historien om hur pesten påverkat mänskligheten genom århundraden. Här …
Famous Immigrant Entrepreneurs
E-bok, 2017
581 kr
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At a time when immigration makes daily news headlines, the contributions of newcomers to our nation''s economy cannot be ignored. Their talent and determination drove them to leave their homelands for a better life. But they didn''t just make their lives better; some immigrant entrepreneurs have …
Goldie Takes a Stand
Golda Meir''s First Crusade
E-bok, 2014
452 kr
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Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israel’s first female prime minister, who was born in …
Bubonic Plague
How the Black Death Changed History
E-bok, 2019
111 kr
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The bubonic plague is a disease spread by fleas that live on rats. Outbreaks of the disease killed millions of people. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
Career as an Event Coordinator
E-bok, 2014
559 kr
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Many careers are enjoyable, but few can boast being part of a party quite like an event coordinator. This book highlights many creative outlets inherent to the work, but it also offers a realistic appraisal of the long hours, demanding clients, and other hard work involved. Stories about real-life …
Ancient Mesopotamian Culture
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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The ancient Mesopotamians have been a subject of fascination through the ages. This title will guide the eager reader through the cultural lives of the Mesopotamians. Readers will also get an overview of what their own education would have been like in Mesopotamian times. Ample color photographs …
Ancient Mesopotamian Daily Life
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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A day in the life of the average Mesopotamian was quite a bit different from the daily lives of most of us today. Readers will enjoy this engrossing volume as it guides them through the everyday lives of ancient Mesopotamians. They will learn about the overreaching class structure as well as the …
Mansa Musa
The Most Famous African Traveler to Mecca
E-bok, 2016
560 kr
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From Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader …
Sir Francis Drake
Privateering Sea Captain and Circumnavigator of the Globe
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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Explorer Sir Francis Drake is renowned for being the first Englishman to sail completely around the world. His adventures set England on a course for successfully sailing the seas, but like most explorers, his adventures were full of successes and failures alike. In this engrossing book, readers …
Goldie Takes a Stand
Golda Meir''s First Crusade
E-bok, 2014
130 kr
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Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy …
Returning Soldiers and PTSD
E-bok, 2017
716 kr
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One of the most painful and tragic legacies of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has been the trauma suffered by those who served and the far-reaching consequences and after-effects of their scarring combat experiences. This very important volume looks at the issue of returning soldiers PTSD from …
Hate Crimes
E-bok, 2017
713 kr
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Few would argue that a violent attack motivated by negative feelings towards the victim’s race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation is a hate crime. But should a hate-motivated crime be punished differently than the same crime committed for a different motive? What if the crime is verbal, a …
Civilian Casualties in War
E-bok, 2018
713 kr
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According to UNICEF, the number of civilian casualties in war climbed from 5 percent at the turn of the twentieth century to more than 90 percent at the end of that century. Additionally, the current war against ISIS has racked up a staggering number of civilian deaths, including children. The days …
Two-Party System in the United States
E-bok, 2018
701 kr
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To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy: it is designed to allow voters of differing political beliefs to find a political party that most closely conforms to their values. However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party, preferring to be …
Food Chain
Regulation, Inspection, and Supply
E-bok, 2018
713 kr
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Globalization has impacted many aspects of life, and the food chain is no exception. Approximately one-quarter of America''s food supply is imported, and while food production and manufacturing companies financially benefit from sourcing food from other countries, regulating these food sources …
Historical Revisionism
E-bok, 2019
701 kr
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Historical revisionism refers to any reinterpretation of recorded history, but whether this practice is beneficial, harmful, or somewhere in between is hotly contested. While allowing newly discovered evidence and facts to enter the historical record may seem benign, the reinterpretation of …
Exploring Checks and Balances
E-bok, 2019
708 kr
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This timely introduction to checks and balances explores how the three branches of government work together. Historical context and examples illustrate the vision of our founding fathers for a responsible government.
Exploring the Executive Branch
E-bok, 2019
708 kr
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What are the functions of the Executive Branch of government? Sidebars, historical information, and modern examples of the Executive Branch in action illustrate how it works. Provide readers important context ahead of the 2020 presidential election!
Exploring Checks and Balances
E-bok, 2019
148 kr
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This timely introduction to checks and balances explores how the three branches of government work together. Historical context and examples illustrate the vision of our founding fathers for a responsible government.
Exploring the Executive Branch
E-bok, 2019
148 kr
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What are the functions of the Executive Branch of government? Sidebars, historical information, and modern examples of the Executive Branch in action illustrate how it works. Provide readers important context ahead of the 2020 presidential election!
Great Engineering Fails
E-bok, 2020
692 kr
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Ships, bridges, and tall buildings are marvels of engineering. They are designed to be strong and safe. But even state-of-the-art designs don''t always hold up in the real world. Learn about the biggest engineering goofs throughout history—from bridges that collapsed to ships that sank. Discover …
Great Invention Fails
E-bok, 2020
692 kr
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Without inventors, we wouldn''t have cars, airplanes, or light bulbs. Inventors build devices that make our lives better. But not all inventions succeed. In fact, the history of inventions is filled with missteps and blunders. Learn about the biggest goofs—from flying cars to Smell-O-Vision. …
