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  • The Star-Spangled Banner

    by Nancy R. Lambert ...
    Series series Smithsonian
    Three cheers for the red-white-and-blue in this Smithsonian nonfiction reader!The original Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry, Baltimore, in 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the national anthem of the United States is the showpiece of the Smithsonian! In this lively nonfiction book, young readers will read about the story behind the flag, the ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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  • The Statue of Liberty

    by Lucille Recht Penner ...
    Series series Step into Reading, Step 2
    Over 125 years ago our beloved Statue of Liberty made its way to New York Harbor. This Step 2 non-fiction reader uses illustrations and photographs to tell the story of how Lady Liberty was sculpted, transported from France, unveiled, and made into an American icon. ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner

    by Monica Kulling ...
    Illustrated by Richard Walz ...
    Series series Step into Reading, Step 3
    Francis Scott Key was a very busy man. He and his wife had 11 children. He was a lawyer and many people came to him for advice. But whenever he had a moment, he would jot down a line of poetry. He loved writing poems. When the War of 1812 broke out, Francis became even busier. He was well-respected and often called upon to help keep the peace as the war between the United States and England raged ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • What Is the Statue of Liberty?

    by Joan Holub, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...
    Series series What Was?
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn how the Statue of Liberty made her way to New York Harbor in this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present: the Statue of Liberty! Proposed by Edouard de Laboulaye and designed by ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Red and Yellow and Pink and Green!: Colors Book for Toddlers

    Early Learning Books K-12

    by Speedy Publishing LLC ...
    Series Book 12 - Baby & Toddler Color Books
    Introduce colors a bunch at a time with this beautifully illustrated coloring book. By following the instructions on how each image should be colored, your child will learn to recognize and appreciate the colors red, yellow, pink and green. This book will also improve your child's vocabulary and his/her ability to follow instructions. Secure a copy for your child today! ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Her Right Foot

    by Dave Eggers ...
    Illustrated by Shawn Harris ...
    If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?She's in New York.She's holding a torch.And she's taking one step forward.But why?In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of ... Read more

    $13.59 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • This Bridge Will Not Be Gray

    by Dave Eggers ...
    Illustrated by Tucker Nichols ...
    In this delightfully original take on nonfiction, bestselling author Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural and natural monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge. Cut-paper illustrations by Tucker Nichols ensures that this book feels like a special object, and the revised edition includes real-life letters from constituents making the case for keeping the bridge orange. The ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The White House Is Burning

    August 24, 1814

    by Jane Sutcliffe ...
    Illustrated by Alexander Farquharson ...
    In this "biography of a single day," the burning of the White House by the British during the War of 1812 is told from the viewpoint of the people who were there, including First Lady Dolley Madison, a British officer, and a nine-year-old slave. Jane Sutcliffe draws upon first-person accounts to recreate a compelling chronology of the events of August 24, 1814. ... Read more

    $9.59 CAD

  • Wagon Train

    by S. A. Kramer ...
    Series Book 3 - Penguin Young Readers
    What was it like to head out west in a covered wagon? How did the pioneers get their wagons over rugged mountains and across wide rivers? Hop aboard the wagon train and find out what life was like for American pioneers! ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty

    by Jen Arena ...
    Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli ...
    Series series My Little Golden Book About...
    Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be—and what it means to people all over the world.In this engaging book, preschoolers will learn the fascinating story behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of the people*—a professor, a sculptor, a poet, a newspaperman—*who helped establish this famous ... Read more

    Was $7.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD

  • John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall

    by Julie Danneberg ...
    Illustrated by Jamie Hogan ...
    The now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist. ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD

  • Amazing Animals: Alligators: Multiplication: Read-along ebook

    by Darlene Misconish Tyler ...
    Read all about alligators while developing your multiplication skills through real-life math problems! This nonfiction book combines math and literacy skills, and uses practical examples of problem solving to teach math and reading content. The full-color images, math graphs, and practice problems make learning math relevant and fun, and the table of contents, glossary, and index will further ... Read more

    $29.01 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus