Jessica Gunderson
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
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This You Choose adventure is told from three different perspectives--White Snow is a secret agent in Good Prince's army, looking for a computer with secret codes for a bomb; Mrs. White desperately searches for her runaway daughter Snow; and Charming, towed by his seven loyal sleddogs, goes to rescue his friend and mentor Meteorologist Snow-White, who is trapped in a raging blizzard in the Arctic--the reader chooses which plot to pursue.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable national memorials in the United States. Answering the "why" and "how" questions of the sculpture's creation for young report writers with straightforward, factual text and eye-catching photos, this book highlights the past, present, and future significance of the famous American symbol.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Description
The site of not only the signing of the Declaration of Independence but also the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Independence Hall could not be more appropriately named. Engaging facts and photos give young report writers a comprehensive tour of this American symbol, from early building blueprints to its relevance in today's world
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
So much more than a structure honoring the life and work of one man, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial has become an enduring American symbol of strength and unity. Young report writers will learn why and how the memorial was built, and what its many parts mean, thanks to accessible, factual text and vibrant photos.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Han Li thinks he is the smartest and most talented painter in China. His master, Lin Cho tries to warn him about his arrogance but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, what will Han Li do?
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
After Yung-lu's father dies of mercury poisoning, the young girl leaves for Chang'an. She is determined to take her father's place as a warrior. When she arrives she finds two big surprises. The emperor is taking mercury and the army is not what she imagined.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old Daniel wants to join the militia and fight against the redcoats, but his father wants Daniel to stay in Concord, Massachusetts, and help run the family's blackmith shop. Daniel thinks the job is pointless, until he finds a secret stash of weapons in the shop's back room. Now, he must protect the weapons from the British, or the American Revolution could be over before it begins. Includes panel art and narrative text.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Etha Michael and his family hear about gold being discovered in Alaska, and after reaching there and suffering through icy river crossings, an avalanche, and a fire that burned their home, they must decide whether the search for the precious metal is worth it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue...
19) No lie, pigs (and their houses) CAN fly!: the story of the three little pigs as told by the wolf
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends.