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(0)Tamra Orr
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Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life and career of the creater of Minecraft.
Minecraft - it's a game that everyone knows. Either they play it now, used to play it, or know someone who plays it. It is the kind of fame that inspires imagination and creativity to develop worlds. Markus Persson was a quiet kid in school. He didn?t play sports or go on dates, but instead spent time learning how to write computer code. His talent created one of the most popular games...
42) Indiana
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Indiana. Why is Indiana called the Hoosier State? No one really knows! But over the years many stories have been told about the origins of the word hoosier. Inside, you'll find: Which industries drive Indiana's economy; A timeline, photos-and what people do for fun in Indiana; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
43) Slovenia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Imagine a fish without a face, drones exploring the ocean floor and underwater waterfalls! Learn all about these amazing underwater discoveries and many more in these fun and engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts"-- Publisher description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Imagine a machine that can pull water out of thin air. Picture a tiny disk that can store huge amounts of data for billions of years. These are just some of the new discoveries made by scientists. Readers learn about fascinating developments in medicine, technology, archeology and more through carefully-leveled, engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts."--
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Saudi Arabian Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Saudi Arabia in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Saudi Arabian heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.
49) Nigeria
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, geography, economy, people and culture of Nigeria, with a chapter for each letter of the alphabet.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Rochester, New York, 1852: A young boy listens to Frederick Douglass deliver his speech, and begins to question the meaning of Independence Day. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index,...
53) Qatar
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The tiny nation of Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula has made a big impact on the world, especially economically. With large reserves of oil and natural gas, its economy is strong, and it's developed into a nation of wealth and power beyond what its size would suggest. Readers discover these facts and more as they explore the geographic, political, and cultural landscape of Qatar. With the help of informative sidebars, maps, vibrant photographs, and...
56) Prohibition
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Provides a brief biography of each person who participated before, during, and after the prohibition.
60) Zion
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Looking at the colorful layers of the canyons of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is an amazing experience. Readers will discover how these remarkable canyons were formed naturally over millions of years. They will also learn about the people who first settled the Zion region and how Zion became a national park. As they explore Zion today, they will catch a glimpse of the parks many plants and animals, find out which activities are available...
