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A book by the bestselling, American Book Award-winning author.
In Lies Across America, James W. Loewen continues his mission, begun in the award-winning Lies My Teacher Told Me, of overturning the myths and misinformation that too often pass for American history. This is a one-of-a-kind examination of historic sites all over the country where history is literally written on the landscape, including historical markers, monuments, historic houses,...
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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 America's most emblematic statue. What...
4) Space Needle
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This title is all about the Shard, which is the tallest building in London and the United Kingdom. Readers will learn all about its construction, the materials that it is made from, its uses, and more. This title is written at a Level 3, specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
5) Thrust
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As rising waters-- and an encroaching police state-- endanger her life and family, a girl with the gifts of a carrier travels through water and time to rescue vulnerable figures from the margins of history. Laisve, a motherless girl from the late 21st century, is learning her power as a carrier, a person who can harness the power of meaningful objects to carry her through time. Sifting through the detritus of a fallen city known as the Brook, she...
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Álvaro Siza Vieira, a famous visionary Portuguese architect, is called to coordinate the rehabilitation of the monuments and architectonic heritage of Cidade Velha (Old Village) in Santiago, one of the African islands of Cape Verde. This project creates great expectations among the local population, who envisages it as a way of improving their quality of life.
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Examine the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects, and places, diving deep into each symbol's history and how its meaning has changed over time using them as a gateway to understanding America's past and present. From flags and statues to revered landmarks, people live alongside and interact with history every day.
11) Stonehenge
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What exactly was Stonehenge used for? The mystery of its purpose has surrounded this site for thousands of years. People have theorized it was a religious place, burial ground, or even a landing pad for alien spaceships. Construct your own conclusions about this intriguing monument with this read for young students.
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A trip to the Grand Canyon becomes an adventure in learning data analysis! Students will examine the geological clues that rocks and fossils have left behind. This full-color grade 3 math reader builds literacy and math content knowledge while introducing students to new concepts and vocabulary terms like geology, sediment, fossils, erosion, decomposition, and more. The clear charts, graphs and data tables will make students more confident in their...
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