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Wright brothers

2005
Presents a brief introduction to Orville and Wilbur Wright, and describes the development of their first airplane.

Madam C.J. Walker

2005
Presents a brief biography of Madam C.J. Walker, in simple text with illustrations, describing the life and times of this African-American inventor who created hair-care products for women.

It's disgusting--and we ate it!

true food facts from around the world--and throughout history!
2001
A collection of poems, facts, statistics, and stories about unusual foods and eating habits from around the world and throughout history.

A woman for president

the story of Victoria Woodhull
2006
Describes the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president, have a seat on the stock exchange, own a newspaper, and speak before Congress.

Arbor Day

2006
Explores the history of Arbor Day, a day that is celebrated by planting trees, and discusses how and why Arbor Day was started.

--If you lived in the days of the knights

2001
Describes aspects of everyday life in England around the year 1250, covering knights, castles, clothing, furniture, hygiene, education, celebrations, and other topics.

How to be an Aztec warrior

2008
Contains an introduction to what it was like to be an Aztec warrior, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.

George Eastman

2004
A biography of the man whose inventiveness and business savvy led to the creation of the Kodak company and transformed photography from a cumbersome professional activity to a point-and-click hobby enjoyed by people around the world.

Milton Hershey

2004
A biography of the successful chocolate maker who built a town around his factory with unique housing for his workers and a school for disadvantaged students.

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s microphone

2008
Digby and his sister Hannah discover a microphone used by Martin Luther King, Jr. while exploring a busy antiques market and learn about King's life and famous speeches.

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