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"Meghan McCarthy tells the story of the history of movies and the creators who made them . . . shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? Carefully crafted to explore both sides . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Mathematics is all around us. It is the universal language that allows us to work with numbers, patterns, processes, and the rules that govern the entire universe. Math enables us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This . . . comprehensive volume answers a series of . . . mathematical and life-related questions in an . . . informative way, showing inquisitive readers how math is the basis for just about everything they experience in their daily lives"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of epidemics, focusing on the great plague epidemic of 1665, yellow fever in Cuba in 1900, ebola in Zaire in 1976, the Covid-19 pandemic and others.

Traces the inspirational story of famous Navy aviator duo Tom Hudner and Jesse Brown, recounting how they defied convention to serve their country, overcame racial barriers, and protected one another on a daring Korean War mission.

In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic, Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes crashing down.

"In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue a young woman who is floating by on the detached roof of a house in the middle of the storm? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history"--Provided by publisher.

"An overview of the New England Patriots football team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who was responsible for the design of Central Park, Yosemite National Park and even the grounds for the United States Capitol, reveals his life and work.

Chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America's first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed.