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Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"The explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors of Blood and Treasure Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. It is the early 19th century, and the land recently purchased by President Thomas Jefferson stretches west for thousands of miles. Who inhabits this vast new garden of Eden? What strange beasts and natural formations can be found? Thus...
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this thrilling feminist documentary, indomitable women fight back against the nuclear industry to expose one of the worst cover-ups in U.S. history. RADIOACTIVE: The Women of Three Mile Island is an award-winning film about the 1979 Three Mile Island meltdown the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history and its aftermath. It uncovers the never-before-told stories of four intrepid homemakers who take their local community's case against...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From a foremost author of historic Italy, this is a concise, star-studded retelling of the nation's past, from Caesar and Augustus to da Vinci and Michelangelo, tracing the story of a country with prodigious global influence"--
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of Mexico from the Olmec, Mayan and Aztec civilizations through the arrival of the Spanish in the sixteenth century and their subsequent domination of the Indians, to the religious transformations and the revolutions that laid the foundations of modern Mexico.
Author
Series
Publisher
GS Learning Library
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
A discussion of ancient Roman warfare, looking at camps, weapons and equipment, sea battles, and leaders, and considering the reasons why the Romans were so successful at war.
10) Kazakhstan
Author
Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents a portrait of Kazakhstan, discussing the history of the nation which declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, its move toward democracy, and its booming economy.
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Field journaling is an adaptable process of observation and perception which engages individuals of all ages, helping them to construct their own deep connection with the more than human wold. Compared to journals in general, a nature journal is unique in that place takes on a central role as the main subject along with the journalist as observer. This activity generates a foundation of wonder, joy and caring in the individual practitioner. The following...
Author
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Revolutionary War? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! A Day in the Life section, prompts for thinking deeper, sidebars, morefacts, index, and glossary are also included. QR codes throughout the book will take readers to fun activities, informational links, videos, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
How did Christianity get shared around the world? And how has Christian belief changed over the last 50 years? Providing some of the answers to these and many other questions, this overview charts the 2,000-year-long history of the world's largest religion. A History of Christianity covers everything from the world of the Old Testament to Christianity in the 21st century, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the...
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