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33 produkter
Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad
E-bok, 2009
570 kr
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Allen Jay''s family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Allen''s parents give food and shelter to slaves escaping from the South. One day in 1842, Allen''s father asks him to help a runaway slave. Is Allen brave enough? This exciting true story takes you along as Allen meets Henry James, an …
Annie Shapiro and the Clothing Workers' Strike
E-bok, 2010
629 kr
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Life wasn’t easy for Annie Shapiro and the other clothing workers in Chicago in 1910. Bosses could be mean and the hours were long. When the workers’ pay was cut, Annie had to take a stand. At first no one took seventeen-year-old Annie seriously when she walked out of work. But her brave act …
Rough-Riding Adventure of Bronco Charlie, Pony Express Rider
E-bok, 2010
571 kr
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On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider.California, early 1860s. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He is so good at taming horses that the other men at the ranch call him Bronco Charlie. He wants to become a pony …
Underground Railroad Adventure of Allen Jay, Antislavery Activist
E-bok, 2011
590 kr
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Randolph, Ohio, 1842. Allen Jay and his family are Quakers, members of a religion that opposes slavery. Allen’s home is a stop on the Underground Railroad, and his family helps escaping slaves reach freedom. When Henry appears in the Jays’ yard, Allen must help him reach the next safe house. But …
Diabetes
E-bok, 2011
742 kr
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Heart disease, hypertension, nerve damage, vision problems, liver damage…These are some of the complications of diabetes―a chronic and growing disease in which the body cannot use sugar properly. Worldwide, health experts estimate that cases of the disease have rocketed from 30 million to 230 …
Tourette Syndrome
E-bok, 2012
767 kr
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Thousands of young people are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS) each year. TS is a disorder of the neurological system, causing uncontrollable sounds or movements called tics. TS peaks "when young people are most vulnerable to the challenges of early adolescence," explains psychology professor …
Raising Smart Kids For Dummies
Häftad, 2003
152 kr
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So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your …
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong
The Woman Who Demanded Justice
Inbunden, 2018
429 kr
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Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. We know her as a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations. And we know …
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong
The Woman Who Demanded Justice
Häftad, 2018
202 kr
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Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. We know her as a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations. And we know …
Jane Addams
The Most Dangerous Woman in America
Inbunden, 2024
415 kr
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As part of our Biographies for Young Readers series for middle-grade readers, this book explains who Jane Addams was and why she caused such a stir in the United States and worldwide. The story follows Addams from her first realization of the unfairness that limited the lives, livelihoods, and …
Jane Addams
The Most Dangerous Woman in America
Häftad, 2024
196 kr
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As part of our Biographies for Young Readers series for middle-grade readers, this book explains who Jane Addams was and why she caused such a stir in the United States and worldwide. The story follows Addams from her first realization of the unfairness that limited the lives, livelihoods, and …
Judith Resnik
Unsung Astronaut
Inbunden, 2026
652 kr
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Judith Resnik didn’t grow up dreaming of space, but when NASA opened its doors to women astronauts in the late 1970s, she stepped forward-and soared. One of the first six women ever accepted into NASA’s space shuttle astronaut-training program, Resnik brought her sharp mind, determination, and …
Judith Resnik
Unsung Astronaut
Häftad, 2026
247 kr
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Judith Resnik didn’t grow up dreaming of space, but when NASA opened its doors to women astronauts in the late 1970s, she stepped forward-and soared. One of the first six women ever accepted into NASA’s space shuttle astronaut-training program, Resnik brought her sharp mind, determination, and …
Judith Resnik
Unsung Astronaut
E-bok, 2026
272 kr
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Judith Resnik didn’t grow up dreaming of space, but when NASA opened its doors to women astronauts in the late 1970s, she stepped forward-and soared. One of the first six women ever accepted into NASA’s space shuttle astronaut-training program, Resnik brought her sharp mind, determination, and …
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong
The Woman Who Demanded Justice
E-bok, 2018
319 kr
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Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. We know her as a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations. And we know …
Bronco Charlie y el Pony Express (Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express)
E-bok, 2005
570 kr
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Bronco Charlie longs for a life of adventure. By the time he turned eleven, he’d been a sailor, a cowboy, and could tame wild bucking broncos. But Charlie was always itching for new challenges, and when a Pony Express horse shows up riderless, Charlie gets his big chance. The next station is fifty …
El Día de los Veteranos (Veterans Day)
E-bok, 2005
570 kr
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Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to …
Veterans Day
E-bok, 2007
570 kr
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Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to …
Raising Smart Kids For Dummies
E-bok, 2011
178 kr
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So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn''t? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren''t always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they''re more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your …
Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders
The Ultimate Teen Guide
Inbunden, 2016
1094 kr
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While medical conditions that affect large populations are familiar to most people, there are lesser-known afflictions that do not get attention simply due to the fewer number of those affected. Literature and online resources about these conditions are not only limited but primarily aimed at …
Minnesota
Land of 10,000 Lakes
Av Elizabeth Kaplan, Marlene Targ Brill m. fl.
E-bok, 2018
536 kr
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The thirty-second state to join the Union is a leader in many ways, including volunteerism, voter turnout, health care, and education. This colorful book traces Minnesota''s history from the Paleo-Indians to the arrival of the French and later waves of Scandinavian immigrants. This book also …
Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express
E-bok, 2004
558 kr
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Bronco Charlie longs for a life of adventure. By the time he turned eleven, he’d been a sailor, a cowboy, and could tame wild bucking broncos. But Charlie was always itching for new challenges, and when a Pony Express horse shows up riderless, Charlie gets his big chance. The next station is fifty …
Allen Jay y el Ferrocarril Subterráneo (Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad)
E-bok, 2007
570 kr
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Allen Jay''s family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Allen''s parents give food and shelter to slaves escaping from the South. One day in 1842, Allen''s father asks him to help a runaway slave. Is Allen brave enough? This exciting true story takes you along as Allen meets Henry James, an …
Minnesota
Av Elizabeth Kaplan, Marlene Targ Brill
E-bok, 2011
497 kr
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This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Minnesota. All books in the It''s My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, …
Minnesota
Av Elizabeth Kaplan, Marlene Targ Brill
E-bok, 2014
524 kr
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This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Minnesota. All books in the It''s My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, …
