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The life of the eighteenth-century African prince who, after being captured by slave traders, was brought to Massachusetts where he was a slave until he was able to buy his freedom at the age of sixty.

42) Samurai rising: the epic life of Minamoto Yoshitsune

Author

Turner, Pamela S

Publisher

Charlesbridge

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

Fact finders. United States by region

Documents the true story of the legendary samurai who was raised in the household of the enemies who killed his father before being sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills. --Publisher's description.

43) People and places of the Southeast

Author

Micklos, John

Series

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

"This book takes a tour of the southeast region of the United States"--

44) Earth

Author

Series

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

Presents information learned by past and present observers of Earth, the third planet from the sun.

45) Uranus

Author

Series

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

Briefly describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons and efforts to study the planet.

46) People and places of the Northeast

Author

Micklos, John

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

"This book takes a tour of the northeast region of the United States"--

47) Pluto

Author

Series

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

Briefly describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moon , and efforts to study the planet.

48) Saturn

Author

Series

Publisher

Compass Point Books

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

Fact finders. United States by region

Briefly describes the surface features, composition, moons and rings, and efforts to study the planet.

49) People and places of the Southwest

Author

Smith-Llera, Danielle

Series

Publisher

Fact Finders Books, an imprint of Capstone Press

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

Description

"This book takes a tour of the southwest region of the United States"--

50) Journey to the planets

Author

Lauber, Patricia

Publisher

Crown Publishers

Pub. Date

c1982

Language

English

Description

Explores the planets of our solar system, highlighting the prominent features of each.

51) The earth and sky

Author

Verdet, Jean-Pierre

Series

First discovery book

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

1992

Language

English

Description

An introduction to the sun, moon, solar system, and different aspects of the earth.

52) Something, someday

Author

Gorman, Amanda

Pub. Date

2023.

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

Reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact on the world's biggest problems.

53) Bible lands

Author

Tubb, Jonathan N

Series

Eyewitness books

Language

English

Description

Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.

54) The space adventurer's guide: your passport to the coolest things to see and do in the universe

Author

McMahon, Peter

Publisher

Kids Can Press

Pub. Date

[2018]

Language

English

55) Planets: a guide to the solar system

Author

Chartrand, Mark R

Series

A Golden guide

Publisher

Golden Press

Pub. Date

c1990

Language

English

Description

Presents general information about the planets and other bodies in the solar system with suggestions for observation.

56) Destination, Jupiter

Author

Simon, Seymour

Publisher

Morrow Junior Books

Pub. Date

1998

Language

English

Description

Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.

57) One world: 24 hours on Planet Earth

Author

Davies, Nicola

Pub. Date

s202

Language

English

58) Eating the sun: small musings on a vast universe

Author

Sanders, Ella Frances

Publisher

Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

"An illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our solar system, our world, and our daily lives from the bestselling creator of Lost in Translation"--

59) Born With a Bang: Book One The Universe Tells Our Cosmic Story

Author

Morgan, Jennifer

Publisher

Dawn Publications

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

Description

First in a Trilogy, this book ends as the Universe forms a young Earth.

60) From lava to life: the universe tells our earth's story

Author

Morgan, Jennifer

Publisher

Dawn Publications

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description