Lowell, Barbara

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Alexander Hamilton

American hero
Introduces the iconic founding father, describes how he overcame his humble beginnings to help create America's central government, introducing many ideas that are still in practice today.

The skeletal system

2019
"Explore the skeletal system that keeps people standing through hi/lo text and infographics"--Provided by publisher.

The muscular system

2019
"Explore the muscular system that keeps people moving through hi/lo text and infographics"--Provided by publisher.

Behind the bookcase

Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the hiding place
"Miep Gies, who as a girl was a refugee during World War I, recognized that the world had once again become a dark place. Especially in danger were Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, like her boss's family. This is the story of how Miep helped hide the Frank family"-- Provided by publisher.

Behind the bookcase

Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the hiding place
2020
"Miep Gies, who as a girl was a refugee during World War I, recognized that the world had once again become a dark place. Especially in danger were Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, like her boss's family. This is the story of how Miep helped hide the Frank family"--Provided by publisher.

Sparky & Spike

Charles Schulz and the wildest, smartest dog ever
2019
"A story about Peanuts creator Charles Schulz and his childhood dog, Spike, who inspired the character of Snoopy"--Provided by publisher.
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Daring Amelia

2016
Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard! And the adventures continued as she grew up. She took flying lessons and was soon performing stunts in the sky. Then she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! Still, she wanted to achieve more. So Amelia set out to fly around the world. She took off and made stops in several countries. But tragedy struck when she was unable to find the small island she needed to land on in the Pacific Ocean. Despite rescue efforts, she was never found. But Amelia Earhart is still remembered today as a daring explorer who loved to fly.

George Ferris, what a wheel

2014
Looks at the original Ferris wheel at the Chicago World's Fair, its inventor George Ferris, construction, and reception.

George Ferris, what a wheel!

Examines the life of George Ferris and how he invented his Ferris Wheel amusement ride.
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