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1) England
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Discusses England's long and fascinating history (from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its modern status as part of the United Kingdom), its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse cities.
2) The dam
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''This is a true story. It was told to me by Mike and Kathryn Tickell. Kielder Water is the largest artificial lake in the UK. It is in North Northumberland, a wild an beautiful place, rich in folk music, story and legend. It was created in the late 70s and early 80s. A great dam was constructed across the Kielder Valley, a place of farms, a school, several homesteads and a stretch of the Border Counties Railway. The valley took two years to fill...
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Learn about the Victorian era while building your knowledge of equivalent fractions! Students will learn fractions while engaged in reading about the innovations of the Victorian era. This math reader combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the...
7) Robin Hood
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Of all the myriad characters inhabiting England's vibrant past, Robin Hood stands out because he defied the odds to confront hypocrisy and injustice. This delightful volume reveals the exciting legend of Robin Hood and the many stories that feature him, the Merry Men, and the characters who inhabited his world. Besides retelling the legends and myths, the text includes possible candidates for who the "historical" Robin Hood might have been. Intriguing...
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Looks at the inspiring story of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles.
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"Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about...
10) The Roman fort
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For more than 350 years the Roman army maintained forts on Hadrian's Wall, as on all the other frontier zones of its huge empire. Excavations have now revealed to us what a typical fort looked like and how generations of soldiers lived, and died, to keep the Roman Peace intact.
12) England
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"Simple text and full-color photographs illustrate the land, animals, and people of England"--
13) England
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to England. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
15) A walk in London
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A child's-eye view of London top attractions blends lively artwork with fascinating facts, and features a sweeping gatefold of the city skyline.
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Relates the story of two early-twentieth-century cousins who believed they saw real fairies, created photographs using paper cutouts when they were teased by adult family members, and inadvertently drew the attention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a fellow believer.
17) London
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Welcome to London: The Capital of the United Kingdom! Explore the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and...
18) The Hobyahs
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Five faithful dogs save their mistress from the dreadful Hobyahs.
19) Channel tunnel
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Channel Tunnel. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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