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Ain't Nothing But a Man:: My Quest to Find The Real John Henry
ISBN: 9781459676107 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who was the real John Henry? The story of this legendary African - American figure has come down to us in so many songs, stories, and plays, that the facts are often lost. Historian Scott Nelson brings John Henry alive for young readers in his personal quest for the ''''true story'''' of the man behind the myth. Nelson presents the famous folk song as a mystery to be unraveled, identifying the embedded clues within the lyrics, which he examines to uncover many surprising truths. He investigates the legend and reveals the real John Henry in this beautifully illustrated book. Nelson's narrative...
Who was the real John Henry? The story of this legendary African - American figure has come down to us in so many songs, stories, and plays, that the ...
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91,56 zł |
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A Kid's Guide to Helen Keller: An Book Just for Kids
ISBN: 9781500981914 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who was Helen Keller and why is she so important? Well, imagine being able to read, speak, and write just like everyone else that you know, but also imagine that you learned to do these things even though you are blind and deaf Helen Keller was able to not only learn to speak, read, and write but she also wrote more than ten books, spoke to large crowds of people, traveled all around the world, and even met 12 United States Presidents This was not done in the modern day with all of the electronic devices and well-developed systems that we have for people with a visual or hearing handicap....
Who was Helen Keller and why is she so important? Well, imagine being able to read, speak, and write just like everyone else that you know, but also i...
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36,12 zł |
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The Hiding Place
ISBN: 9780800796273 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bestselling, Timeless Book Now Abridged for Young Readers
Corrie ten Boom was loved the world over for her heroism and remarkable faith. The first of her bestselling books, "The Hiding Place," tells the riveting true story of how her gentle Dutch family risked their lives during World War II to help Jews escape the Nazis. She and many of her family members were arrested and sent to concentration camps. But this middle-aged watchmaker survived, and spent the rest of her life spreading the truth that no matter how deep the pit, God's love is deeper still. This timeless message now... Bestselling, Timeless Book Now Abridged for Young Readers
Corrie ten Boom was loved the world over for her heroism and remarkable faith. The first... |
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64,53 zł |
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Lafitte: The Terror of the Gulf
ISBN: 9781940130750 / Angielski / Miękka / 74 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written for the younger reader, "Lafitte: Terror of the Gulf" Traces the career of Jean Lafitte through his days as a Gulf of Mexico buccaneer to his role as defender of New Orleans and his final disappearance in 1826 under uncertain circumstances. This book is part of the "Stories for Young Americans" series from Eakin Press. An Eakin Press Imprint from Wild Horse Media Group
Written for the younger reader, "Lafitte: Terror of the Gulf" Traces the career of Jean Lafitte through his days as a Gulf of Mexico buccaneer to his ...
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47,97 zł |
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Musashi
ISBN: 9781505760811 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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44,97 zł |
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Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation
ISBN: 9781620916285 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow--everything from plants and crops to even his brand-new nation. As minister to France, Jefferson promoted all things American, sharing corn and pecans with his Parisian neighbors. As secretary of state, he encouraged his fellow farmers to grow olives, rice and maple trees. As president, he doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. Even in his retirement, Jefferson continued to nurture the nation, laying the groundwork for the University of Virginia. In...
Thomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow--everything from plants and ...
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72,98 zł |
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Who Was Blackbeard?
ISBN: 9780448483085 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300...
Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He beg...
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30,09 zł |
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Little Author in the Big Woods
ISBN: 9781250073426 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities. Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Yona Zeldis... Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that... |
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81,75 zł |
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Saint Odelia: Through Darkness into the Light
ISBN: 9781936367054 / Angielski / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a stunning retelling of an ancient story of a remarkable woman. Early Christianity has many tales of unusual people who were moved to change by their contact with Christ; none, however, are as moving as this story A baby girl born blind, left to die by her impatient father, raised by sisters in a nearby convent, grows to be thirteen and when baptized, regains her sight. She goes to confront her father and a powerful battle of strong wills ensues. This is a wonderful tale for the young filled with touching moments and evidence of the transformative power of love.
This is a stunning retelling of an ancient story of a remarkable woman. Early Christianity has many tales of unusual people who were moved to change b...
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45,20 zł |
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The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
ISBN: 9780802737397 / Angielski / Twarda / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Junior Library Guild Selection In 1847, a young African American girl named Sarah Roberts was attending a school in Boston. Then one day she was told she could never come back. She didn't belong. The Otis School was for white children only. Sarah deserved an equal education, and the Roberts family fought for change. They made history. Roberts v. City of... Junior Library Guild Selection |
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81,75 zł |
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Women in Black History: Stories of Courage, Faith, and Resilience
ISBN: 9780800726522 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Within the pages of American history are the stories of remarkable African American women who have defied the odds, taken a stand for justice, and made incredible strides despite opposition from the culture around them. Now young readers can discover their exciting true stories in this eye-opening collection. From well-known figures like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks to women rarely found in any history book, Women in Black History explores the lives of writers, athletes, singers, activists, and educators who have made an indelible mark on our country and our...
Within the pages of American history are the stories of remarkable African American women who have defied the odds, taken a stand for justice, and mad...
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60,01 zł |
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Amelia Earhart Flies Across the Atlantic
ISBN: 9781626172906 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 24 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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67,38 zł |
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Hana's Suitcase: The Quest to Solve a Holocaust Mystery
ISBN: 9781101933497 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This award-winning true Holocaust story, newly updated, connects generations through one woman's quest to find the truth behind a mysterious suitcase.
In March 2000, Fumiko Ishioka, the curator of a small Holocaust education center in Tokyo, received an empty suitcase from the museum at Auschwitz. On the outside, in white paint, were the words "Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, Orphan." Fumiko and the children at the center were determined to find out who Hana was and what happened to her all those years ago, leading them to a startling and emotional discovery. The... This award-winning true Holocaust story, newly updated, connects generations through one woman's quest to find the truth behind a mysterious suitca...
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43,01 zł |
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Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci
ISBN: 9781250079602 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An introduction to Leonardo da Vinci's genius focusing on his famous notebook sketches and the modern inventions they predicted. In 1781, Thomas Paine came up with a model for a single-span bridge; in 1887, Adolf Eugen Fick made the first pair of contact lenses; and in 1907, Paul Cornu built the first helicopter. But Leonardo da Vinci thought of all these ideas more than five hundred years ago At once an artist, inventor, engineer, and scientist, da Vinci wrote and drew detailed descriptions of what would later become hang gliders, automobiles, robots, and much more.... An introduction to Leonardo da Vinci's genius focusing on his famous notebook sketches and the modern inventions they predicted. In 17... |
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38,70 zł |
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Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
ISBN: 9781423114383 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Frederick Douglass was born a slave. He was taken from his mother as a baby, and separated from his grandparents when he was six. He suffered hunger and abuse, but miraculously, he learned how to read. Frederick read newspapers left in the street, and secretly collected spellings from neighborhood children. Words, he knew, would set him free. When Frederick was twenty, he escaped to the North, where he spread his abolitionist beliefs through newspaper articles, autobiographies, and speeches. He believed that all people-regardless of color or gender-were entitled to equal rights. It is...
Frederick Douglass was born a slave. He was taken from his mother as a baby, and separated from his grandparents when he was six. He suffered hunger a...
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77,45 zł |
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The Journey Back: Sequel to the Newbery Honor Book the Upstairs Room
ISBN: 9781631680311 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this sequel to the beloved Newbery Honor-winning book "The Upstairs Room," Annie, a young Jewish girl, continues her dangerous journey in the aftermath of war. A true story.
Holland, 1945. World War II has finally ended. After almost three years of hiding from the Nazis, thirteen-year-old Annie has survived the war against all odds. But can she save her family from being torn apart when she returns to her war-ravaged town? In this fascinating autobiographical account, Johanna Reiss shows us that courage isn't reserved just for the battlefield. Her story demonstrates the power of...
In this sequel to the beloved Newbery Honor-winning book "The Upstairs Room," Annie, a young Jewish girl, continues her dangerous journey in the after...
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38,70 zł |
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James Butler Bonham
ISBN: 9781681790190 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the many legendary heroes of the fight for Texas Independence, James Butler Bonham was a lawyer by profession who grew up in South Carolina. He left his law practice and turned to a stint in the military as captain of a Charleston, S.C., artillery company. In 1835 he led a rally for support of the Texan fight for independence and raised a company of volunteers to fight in Texas. It is believed he traveled to the Alamo with James Bowie, where both men would become legendary figures in Texas history. Bonham was sent by the commander of the Alamo, Colonel William Travis to find...
One of the many legendary heroes of the fight for Texas Independence, James Butler Bonham was a lawyer by profession who grew up in South Carolina. He...
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47,97 zł |
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Ower Dawning.
ISBN: 9781517477295 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It's raw, rude and disgustingly truthful. Ower Dawning follows Ower Darkling through the teenage years of the 1950's/60's. Life in the northern cotton town gives way to a life on the open seas and the eyes of the sparrow become those of the owl. Beware allowing any unaccompanied child to read these pages alone - they might just learn something. Fair Fortune.
It's raw, rude and disgustingly truthful. Ower Dawning follows Ower Darkling through the teenage years of the 1950's/60's. Life in the northern cotton...
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67,81 zł |
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Ower Detinue.: Mouth of the Dragon.
ISBN: 9781517540272 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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67,81 zł |
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Ower Dabbling.
ISBN: 9781517540302 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On into the 1970's. For now the last book (4) in the Ower Kid series. The frivolity of youth has almost gone - but not quite. Wiser - hmm? More careful - hmm? Still a rampant sex God - but of course From Belgium to Bradford and everywhere in between the chase goes on. There's an end to that there rainbow - I know there is - Raw. Funny. Naughty - but - Nice. Atlas D'four 2008.
On into the 1970's. For now the last book (4) in the Ower Kid series. The frivolity of youth has almost gone - but not quite. Wiser - hmm? More carefu...
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67,81 zł |
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