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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people of England...
4) Diwali
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
8) Earth day
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about the origin of Earth Day and the conservation movement in the United States. Key players such as Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes are introduced, leading up to the very first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. Also discussed are the changes brought about by Earth Day."--
11) The kitchen
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days. Here families ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In The Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it. Domestic chores carried out in the kitchen are described including: baking bread, making butter, preserving...
13) Rosh Hashanah
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief explanation about Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish holiday which is sometimes called the Jewish New Year.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Armed with shovels and crowbars, thieves throughout history have unearthed graves out of greed, hunger, and curiosity. This book recounts little-known stories of body snatchers and crooks of the crypt, from Jamestown, Virginia, to Sipán, Peru"--Back cover.
15) The gristmill
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
In this newly revised edition of The Gristmill, young readers will discover that people would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Find out how the miller produced flour, the staple of life, as well as what jobs the miller did, what made the grinding stones turn, and how wheat becomes bread.
16) China
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to China. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
17) Japan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Japan. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
18) France
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to France. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
19) India
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to India. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
20) Mexico
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Mexico. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher
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