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Thomas Edison

A biography of Thomas Edison discussing his childhood, key events, influences, overcoming obstacles, and inventions. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

General Motors

Commonly called GM, General Motors designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of vehicles.They rang from small, electric cars to large,heavy-duty trucks.

Helen Keller

courage in the dark
A biography of the blind and deaf girl who overcame both handicaps with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Agent 355

Can you win the Revolution?
Agent 355 was one of the first spies for the United States. While the true identity of 355 remains unknown, here, young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining secret Agent 355 as the intrepid and brave American patriot spy. Along the way, readers can choose to thwart a counterfeiting scheme or warn General Washington of an assassination plot.

The Underground Railroad

Through a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book debunks myths about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom.

Billie Eilish

"Describes the life and career of singer Billie Eilish. Includes an "At a Glance" special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Lizzo

"Describes the life and career of singer and rapper Lizzo. Includes an "At-a-Glace" special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Bruno Mars

"Describes the life and career of singer Bruno Mars"--Provided by publisher.

Harriet Tubman

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

The awesome 50 states

Arranged alphabetically, The Awesome 50 States takes readers from the mountains of Maine to the coasts of California, stopping along the way at every weird and wonderful place a kid could imagine.

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