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  • The Boy Who Jumped Off the Train: A Children's World War II True Jewish Holocaust Survival Story

    by Malka Adler ...
    This beautifully illustrated rendition of Malka Adler's acclaimed The Brothers of Auschwitz is a child-friendly retelling of one of history's most important stories, specially adapted for young readers.Itzhak is a young teen in Hungary when the Nazis barge into his home one day and force him and his family to leave everything behind and get on a train to a concentration camp. When Itzhak is ... Read more

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  • The Diary of a Young Girl

    by Anne Frank ...
    Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their ... Read more

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  • The Story Of Albert Einstein: Children Book For Smart Kids (Biography Series For Ages 9-12)

    Illustrated by Sophia Ian ...
    Series Book 2 - The Story Of
    The man of science who wanted nothing more from the world except peace, Einstein in his short life won the heart of not only the academia circuit but also of many women around the world. This book reveals the real role model and inspiration for many, he was a true gem for the world. His theories are what makes the world what is it today. This particular biography brings to the world the real ... Read more

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  • Alexander the Great Biography for Kids

    Just the Facts, #11

    by IP Factly ...
    Series Book 11 - Just the Facts
    IP Factly presents "Alexander the Great – Just the Facts!"Facts and photos telling the story of one of the most astonishing men in history.Alexander the Great biography for kidsA fun and fascinating way for young readers to discover more about one of history's most incredible figures.Alexander the Great for kids mixes facts, photos and even includes a video clip section.IP Factly books are ... Read more

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  • Alexander the Great Biography for Kids: Just the Facts

    by IP Factly ...
    IP Factly presents "Alexander the Great – Just the Facts!"Facts and photos telling the story of one of the most astonishing men in history.Alexander the Great biography for kids - a fun and fascinating way for young readers to discover more about one of history's most incredible figures.Alexander the Great for kids mixes facts, photos and even includes a video clip section.IP Factly books are ... Read more

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  • Anna Karenina

    by Leo Tolstoy ...
    "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy was published in instalments between 1875 and 1877 and it is considered one of the pinnacles of world literature.This masterwork tracks the life of aristocrat Anna Karenina and her tryst with Count Vronsky. The novel is staged in the late nineteenth century at the height of major political and social changes in Russia. In "Anna Karenina" Tolstoy uses his intense ... Read more

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  • Chief Joseph: Leader of the Nez Perce: A 15-Minute Book

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce Indians by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains).Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father Tuekakas in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of 1877, the first and only war between the Nez Perce and the whites.Find out about the life of this man ... Read more

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  • My Fight For Irish Freedom

    by Dan Breen ...
    "My Fight for Irish Freedom" is a gripping memoir written by Dan Breen, a prominent figure in the Irish War of Independence. This book provides a firsthand account of Breen's experiences as a revolutionary and his unwavering dedication to the cause of Irish freedom. "My Fight for Irish Freedom" is not only a personal memoir but also a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of the Irish ... Read more

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  • Henry Ford Has a Problem

    by William Sabin ...
    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Henry Ford had a problem. Many people would think it was a good problem, but it was still a problem.What was his problem? Henry Ford was selling too many cars.Henry had made the first Model T in 1909. He made sure that it was cheap. He wanted anyone to be able to buy a car.He got a lot of people to sell it. He also had the newspapers write about it.Henry also sold the car in different ways. There ... Read more

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  • Abbie Burgess And The Great Storm

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    It was 1856. Abbie, her mother and her sisters were eating dinner.Suddenly the kitchen became very dark. The wind rattled the windows. The shutters slammed against the lighthouse.Abbie ran to the window. The sky was dark."Is it a storm?" Abbie's mother asked? She was very scared."Yes," Abbie answered."Your father will be caught in the storm," her mother screamed. "His boat will turn over. He will ... Read more

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  • Pieter Bruegel the Elder

    by Damian Harvey ...
    Illustrated by Yulyia Somina ...
    Series Book 7 - History Heroes
    Pieter Bruegel, the greatest Flemmish painter of the 16th Century, developed a unique style of painting and created many masterpieces, often painting scenes of daily life.Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus to more modern figures like Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.These chapter books combine ... Read more

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  • Sergeant Stubby The Puppy who Went to War

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Some heroes walk on two feet! But there are some heroes who walk on four! This is the story of a four legged hero. He was a puppy who came to be known as "Sergeant Stubby."Stubby was found by soldiers training in the yard of Yale College. They were training to go to war! The little puppy wandered around the men. It was hard work training for war but to the puppy it looked like they were all having ... Read more

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  • Paul Revere: American Patriot; A 15-Minute Biography

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Paul Revere lived in a time when America was not yet a country. It was a colony of England. The people were British subjects and lived under British laws. British soldiers enforced the laws in Boston and other colonial cities.Paul Revere was a patriot. He believed America should be a free country.Read about the life of this American patriot and learn the truth about his midnight ride.Ages 8 and up ... Read more

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  • The Boyhood of Well-Known Christian Men

    by G. W. ...
    The early days of William Farel were spent in a mountain village bearing the family name, near the town of Gap, in Dauphiny. That beautiful and fertile province in the South-east of France, is situated by the Italian frontier, and overlooked by the majestic Alps, with their snowy summitsand interesting scenery. His father was a nobleman, living in the honour of his earthly position, so that the ... Read more

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  • Nathan Hale: American Patriot

    by Cullen Gwin ...
    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Many people remember Nathan Hale as an American patriot. Those who do not know his story think that he did great things for our country. The truth is, Nathan never fought in battle, held a regular job as a school teacher for only a year, and failed on his first mission.In fact, he did more for the country after he was dead than when he was alive.Here is the true story of Nathan Hale.Find out more ... Read more

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  • Jane Addams and Hull House

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Jane Addams dropped into a chair. She was so tired that she could not move. Her best friend Ellen Starr fell into the chair beside her.The two women had spent the whole day cleaning the house. It was a huge house. It had many rooms and lots of space, but it was old and run down. There were no fancy gardens outside. The land had been sold little by little. Now there was nothing but factories and ... Read more

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  • The Adventures Of Hernan Cortes, The Conqueror Of Mexico

    "The Adventures of Hernan Cortes, the Conqueror of Mexico" is a historical account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, authored by Francis L. Hawks, an American historian, and politician of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed retelling of Hernan Cortes' life and the events leading up to the conquest of Mexico. It chronicles the expedition's arrival, the initial ... Read more

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  • Henry Knox and the 59 Guns: A 15-Minute Heroes in History Book

    by Cullen Gwin ...
    Series series Heroes in History 15-Minute Books
    Henry Knox was a friend of George Washington. He helped to fight the Revolutionary War. But Henry was not just a soldier. He became the man that Washington counted on to figure things out. Here is how Washington came to trust Henry.In late 1775, the British were in Boston. They had taken over the town for eleven months.Washington was the new leader of the Patriots. He had been made a general only ... Read more

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  • Melville Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System

    by Cullen Gwin ...
    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Melville Dewey was a man of many talents. He is often called the father of modern library science. He developed a system for cataloging books that is still in widespread use today. He helped create New York's Lake Placid Club and bring the Olympics there. He was also a man with strong opinions.Melville Dewey was born in Adams Center, New York, on December 10, 1851.From a very young age, Melville ... Read more

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  • Il negro di Pietro il Grande

    Abram Petrovič Gannibal fu portato in Russia come schiavo per Pietro il Grande, divenne maggior generale del Genio militare, governatore di Reval e nobile dell'Impero Russo. È forse oggi più conosciuto come bisnonno di Aleksandr Puškin, che ha scritto su di lui Il Negro di Pietro il Grande. ... Read more

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  • The Boys and I: A Child's Story for Children, Illustrated

    by Molesworth, Mrs. ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Mary Louisa Molesworth, née Stewart (29 May 1839 20 January 1921) was an English writer of children's stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth." ... Read more

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  • True Stories of History and Biography (Illustrated)

    Series series Nathaniel Hawthorne Books
    ContentsThe whole history of grandfather's chair. Complete in three parts -- Biographical stories: Benjamin West. Sir Isaac Newton. Samuel Johnson. Oliver Cromwell. Benjamin Franklin. Queen Christina. ... Read more

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  • Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: The True Story of How It Happened

    Series series 15-Minute Books
    Paul Revere lived in the 1700s. He was a goldsmith and silversmith. He was also a messenger and a spy.Paul and his friends spied on British soldiers. Doctor Joseph Warren was one of Paul’s friends and he sent Paul lots of messages.Paul would ride rode a horse to other cities and pass on the messages to the patriots.He told them the patriot leaders were going to be arrested. He told them to hide ... Read more

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  • Women in STEM - Marie Curie, Mary Seacole, Muthulakshmi Reddy, and Wang Zhenyi: Biographies in Rhyme

    The perfect snuggle-time read so little readers can dream big dreams!

    by Ramya Julian ...
    Series series Wonderful World Book Series
    Women from different fields, some with science degrees,Women of different origins, and from different countries,Four women heroes all in STEM,This is a compilation based on them!These four famous women made waves in the world by the power of their dreams, their courage in the face of adversity, and their strong determination. With full colour illustrations and simple rhyming verses, this book is ... Read more

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