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On July 20, 1969, the world watched on televisions or listened on radios as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first-ever steps on the Moon. Once considered an impossible dream, the United States created the Apollo program with one goal in mind, landing on the Moon. After many years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, the Apollo 11 mission made that dream a reality. Author Carl R. Green explores one of the most monumental achievements in human history.
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Gemini 4 pilot Ed White could see Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida. Millions of Americans had seen these places before, but White had a unique view. He looked at them while walking in space. One hundred miles above Earth and moving freely outside the Gemini 4 spacecraft, White saw these states as tiny stepping stones. The first American spacewalk was a monumental achievement, and it helped push the space program toward its ultimate goal of landing men on the Moon. From the brave astronauts to the technology that made it possible, author Carl R. Green explores the astounding Gemini 4 mission.
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Through the untamed wilderness, Daniel Boone marched forward. He was leading a group of workers to carve out the Wilderness Road. Over hills, through dense forests, along stony paths, and fending off American Indian attacks, Boone never quit. He opened the way for thousands of settlers to move west, establishing the settlement of Booneseborough in 1775. He had many jobs, hunter, scout, soldier, surveyor, and performed them all with the same courage and determination. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green examine the life of this American legend.
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Hopelessly outnumbered, Davy Crockett and the defenders of the Alamo rallied around the battle cry, "Victory or Death." The courageous Texans chose to defend the fort in San Antonio against more than two thousand Mexican soldiers. Fighting for their freedom, the Texans were happy to have the well-known Tennessee backwoodsman on their side. And Crockett gave his life defending freedom. Although his brave deeds at the Alamo made him legendary, Crockett had already gained fame as a hunter, soldier, and U.S. Congressman. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of this American hero.
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Bill Pickett urged his horse forward chasing after the speedy steer. Like an acrobat, Pickett jumped onto the steer''s back, grabbing it by the horns. In the same motion, he twisted the steer''s neck up and bit its upper lip with his teeth. Instantly, he had the steer on the ground as the crowd roared in delight. Bill Pickett invented this exciting event, known as bulldogging. Despite the racism he faced as an African-American cowboy, Pickett entertained rodeo crowds around the world. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of this courageous rodeo superstar.
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In the broiling heat of Texas, Richard King built an empire. Before he arrived in Texas, cattle ranching barely existed in the United States. Although it was a hostile land of sand and brush, King saw an opportunity in the Lone Star state. With great skill and tireless determination, Captain King developed a thriving industry, bringing beef to the northern states and inventing modern ranching. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of "the Boss," from his humble beginnings to his creation of a cattle empire: the King Ranch.
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Angry mobs had forced Brigham Young and his fellow Mormons out of Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. As leader of the Mormon Church, Young needed a safe place for his followers to live and worship freely. So with more than 5,000 Mormon settlers, Young crossed prairies, climbed mountains, and overcame hardship to reach his Promised Land, an unsettled region near the Great Salt Lake of Utah. Sometimes called the "American Moses," authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the amazing life of this great pioneer.
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Buffalo Bill rode his speedy horse toward a herd of buffalo. With careful aim, Bill dropped a buffalo with one shot. Before the day ended, he bagged ten more. In less than eighteen months, he had killed thousands. His nickname quickly spread throughout the Wild West. Buffalo Bill had many jobs, Pony Express rider, scout, soldier, buffalo hunter, but he was most famous for entertaining audiences with his Wild West show. Many Americans and others around the world could not travel to see the real Wild West, so Buffalo Bill brought it to them.
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Appropriately nicknamed "the Pathfinder," John C. Fremont blazed many trails across the Wild West. Fremont carved paths over the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains. He led expeditions through uncharted wilderness and provided the first useful maps of California and Oregon. However, Fremont did more than explore. As a soldier, he helped California fight for its independence and served as one of the state''s first senators. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green reveal the remarkable life of the Pathfinder.
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Crushing losses at the Alamo and Goliad sent the Texans reeling. With the stronger Mexican army poised for victory, General Sam Houston commanded all that remained of the Texas army fighting for its independence. Greatly outnumbered, General Houston mounted his white horse and led his soldiers into battle at San Jacinto. Surprising the Mexican troops with their bold attack, the fiery Texans rallied to an overwhelming victory, claiming their independence. One of the founders of Texas, Sam Houston served the state as a governor and senator, but he''s most remembered as an American hero.
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What was Calamity Jane''s real name? Was she a horse thief and a preacher''s daughter? Did she actually serve under General George Custer? The truth and myth are difficult to separate in the wild life of Calamity Jane. An independent spirit, she never stayed in one place for long. She worked as a gold prospector, bullwhacker, nurse, and had many other jobs. Calamity Jane refused to conform to the typical roles of nineteenth-century women. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green reveal the true story of this legendary American figure.
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As winter strangled the wilderness, John C. Fremont needed to get his expedition party to California. Facing sub-zero temperatures, meager food supplies, and American Indian warriors on their trail, the explorer counted on one man to lead the way: Kit Carson. The mountain man and scout knew the uncharted West better than anyone. Carson led the party through the deep snow over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to their destination. Fremont reported Carson''s courageous deeds and exceptional skills, and the mountain man became a national hero. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of this American frontier legend.
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After the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803, the young nation needed brave pioneers to explore this vast uncharted land. Zebulon Pike, a young frontier soldier, welcomed the challenge. Heading southwest from St. Louis, Missouri, Pike led an expedition across rolling prairies before arriving at the towering mountains. Pike became the first American to explore the southern Rocky Mountains, recording detailed maps. The highest peak in the range, which he never reached himself, now bears his name, Pikes Peak. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of this American trailblazer.
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In May 1805, as the Lewis and Clark expedition paddled up the Missouri River, a howling gust of wind tipped over one of the canoes. The men paddled to shore, leaving behind precious supplies. Instantly, Sacagawea jumped in the water, rescuing important journals and scientific experiments. Throughout Lewis and Clark''s journey in the uncharted American West, this young American Indian woman proved to be an invaluable member of the expedition. Sacagawea served as translator and guide, all while caring for her infant son. Sacagawea''s life may have been short, but her exploits on this mission made her a legendary American. This story will captivate and inspire your readers.
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Do your readers want to know about your future? Do they think someone can predict what will happen before it actually does? Since ancient times, people have gone to fortune-tellers, shamans, and seers to find out about their futures. People have tried tea leaves, tarot cards, crystal balls, and many other methods to predict the future, but do any of these actually work? Authors Carl R. Green and William R. Sanford investigate the mysterious art of fortune-telling and the paranormal and leave it up to the reader to decide if it is real or fantasy.
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Dreams are an essential part of our sleep process, and we can learn a lot about our daily lives from them. So why do we dream and what do they mean? Authors Carl R. Green and William R. Sanford unlock the secrets of dreams and other paranormal phenomena show readers how to explore their own dream theater in this book for reluctant readers.
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In 1912, Mrs. Marshall watched passengers board the famous ship Titanic in England. As she watched the ship leave port, a vision flashed in her mind: "That ship is going to sink." Four days later, the ship struck an iceberg and sank in the ocean. Her psychic vision came true. Is such a thing possible? Can a person truly predict an event before it happens? This book examines psychic paranormal powers, such as precognition and clairvoyance, and allows readers to determine if they believe in "seeing" the future, or if it''s all a huge hoax.
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Have your readers ever felt like they have lived before, as a person in another place and time? Many people claim to have memories of past lives. Some believe they were farmers, while others claim they were warriors or emperors. Authors Carl R. Green and William R. Sanford explore the possibility of past lives, including religious and cultural views of reincarnation and the paranormal and a scientific look at past-life memories in this book for reluctant readers.
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Is it possible to move an object using only your mind? If your friend draws a card from a deck, can you guess what card it is? Could you guess it correctly fifty-two times? Coincidence or luck could explain such amazing acts, but so could clairvoyance, psychokinesis, and telepathy. Do these mysterious paranormal mind powers truly exist? Some people think so. This volume puts these psychic abilities to the test for reluctant readers.
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Imagine you are floating freely through the sky. Suddenly, you look down and see your body lying far below. You are attached to it by a thin, silver cord. Is it a dream, or are you having an out-of-body experience (OBE)? People all over the world and throughout history claimed to have had an OBE. They claim to travel without fear for great distances or through walls. Do such astral voyages truly occur? Scientists say no, but many still believe in the paranormal. Examine the debate in this book for reluctant readers and decide for yourself.
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The giant panda is the national symbol of China and one of the most beloved animals in the world. So who would want to hurt this creature? How does it survive in the wild? Why are populations shrinking? Readers learn about giant pandas and what is being done to help save them.
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Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that exhibit complex emotions, intellect, and abilities, much like humans. Then why are gorillas at risk? Readers learn about the daily lives of gorillas in the wild, what is threatening their very survival, and what is being done to save them.
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The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Your readers learn why they are threatened and how to help save this beautiful big cat.
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