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Introduces readers to the Native American culture, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Native Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Native Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history,...
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Introduces readers to the Mexican American culture, immigration aspects, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Mexican Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Mexican Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about...
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Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related...
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The students are Starhurst are excited about Mrs. Crandall's plans to purchase a piece of property at Moon Lake for a girls' camp. Five girls, including Louise and Jean Dana, earn the privilege of accompanying Mrs. Crandall to the proposed site on a weekend outing. Much to the Danas' dismay, Lettie Briggs makes the trip as well since Mrs. Crandall has promised her parents to look after Lettie while they are away.
The trip proves to be exciting, because...
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A biography of the artist and inventor who devised the world's first practical telegraph system. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related...