ilość książek w kategorii: 255
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Martha Washington: America's First Lady
ISBN: 9780020421603 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Martha Washington.
Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Martha Washing...
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34,83 |
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Eleanor
ISBN: 9780140555837 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. Years passed before Eleanor began to discover in herself the qualities of intelligence, compassion, and strength that made her a remarkable woman. In Eleanor, two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney paints a meticulously researched, lushly detailed picture of Eleanor's childhood world--but most importantly, she captures the essence of the little girl whose indomitable spirit would make her one of the greatest and most beloved first ladies...
Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. Years passed be...
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Meet Abraham Lincoln
ISBN: 9780375803963 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For over half a century, Landmark Books have been an important part of children's libraries. Hailed as the first historical series for kids, Landmark Books show us where we've been and where we're going.
When Abraham Lincoln was born, slavery was an everyday part of life. Even so, Abe didn't like it. As he grew older, he worked to aid his countrymen regardless of their color. As a surveyor, Abe helped people inspect their land. As a lawyer, he made sure people were treated fairly in court. But he wanted to do even more. After years of hard work, he became president of the United States and... For over half a century, Landmark Books have been an important part of children's libraries. Hailed as the first historical series for kids, Landmark ...
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27,08 |
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Lincoln: A Photobiography
ISBN: 9780395518489 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil War president is warm, appealing, and illustrated with dozens of carefully chosen photographs and prints. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood, his career as a country lawyer, and his courtship and marriage to Mary Todd. Then the author focuses on the presidential years (1861 to 1865), skillfullly explaining the many complex issues Lincoln grappled with as he led a deeply divided nation through the Civil... Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil ... |
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54,20 |
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So You Want to Be President?: The Revised and Updated Edition
ISBN: 9780399243172 / Angielski / Twarda / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture.
Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Perfect for this election... This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illust...
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77,45 |
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Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
ISBN: 9780448431451 / Angielski / Miękka / 103 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life. Illustrations.
Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. Finally, here's a biography for kid...
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Who Was Ronald Reagan?
ISBN: 9780448433448 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all the way to the Oval Office, Ronald Reagan kept an abiding faith in America and in what our country stood for. The oldest president ever, he survived a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to be 93. Who Was Ronald Reagan? covers his life and times in a balanced, entertaining way for children. More than 100 black-and-white illustrations fill out the portrait of our fortieth president.
From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all the way to the Oval Office, Ron...
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27,08 |
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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
ISBN: 9780448435091 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up against poverty and racism. She had experience and knowledge of many issues, and fought for laws to help the less fortunate. She had passion, energy, and a way of speaking that made people listen, and she used these gifts to campaign for her husband and get him elected president-four times A fascinating...
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not sat...
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Who Was John F. Kennedy?
ISBN: 9780448437439 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that guides readers through this eventful period in history.
The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-ha...
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27,08 |
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Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady and Humanitarian
ISBN: 9780595007417 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Woman of Independence: The Life of Abigail Adams
ISBN: 9780595007899 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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George W. Bush
ISBN: 9780791092170 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. - Accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history- Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of the time
- Accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history- Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of th...
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118,93 |
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The Revolutionary John Adams
ISBN: 9780792254911 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. John Adams comes to vivid life for young readers in this addition to Harness's acclaimed presidential picture-biographies. Dynamic artwork and lively narrative create a warm, personable portrait of the stubborn man from Braintree, Massachusetts, whose passion for liberty spurred him on to extraordinary roles as a Founding Father, first Vice President, and second President of the United States. Through Adams's eyes, kids witness the tension-enflamed streets of Boston, the bickering Continental Congress, the complexities of waging the War for Independence, and the challenges of governing a new...
John Adams comes to vivid life for young readers in this addition to Harness's acclaimed presidential picture-biographies. Dynamic artwork and lively ...
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Jimmy Carter: U.S. President and Humanitarian
ISBN: 9780816059034 / Angielski / Twarda / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Each Volume includes:
- A career section that looks closely at the person's career and presents important information about that career - Black-and-white photographs - An informative timeline that highlights important events in the subjects life - Additional resources for learning more about the subject's life and career - A comprehensive index. Career coverage includes: - Specific occupational information, including job description, educational requirements, types of employers, advice on starting out, advancement, work environment, earnings, and job outlook -... Each Volume includes:
- A career section that looks closely at the person's career and presents important information about that career - Black... |
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99,10 |
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Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom
ISBN: 9781883002794 / Angielski / Miękka / 219 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) had never set his sights on becoming president; after all, he'd grown up in a log cabin on the frontier and had hardly any formal schooling. But as the question of slavery threatened to destroy the United States, this self-taught lawyer with a sharp mind and passion for justice found himself at the center of the greatest debate the nation had ever faced. Ages 10 and up.
Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and wome...
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George Washington: True Patriot
ISBN: 9781883002817 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With consistent historical depth and an engaging narrative style, the Heroes of History Series chronicles the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.
With consistent historical depth and an engaging narrative style, the Heroes of History Series chronicles the remarkable true stories of fascinating m...
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Theodore Roosevelt an American Original
ISBN: 9781932096101 / Angielski / Miękka / 203 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This intelligent, but sickly, young boy with a love for nature grew up to be a rancher, Rough Rider, explorer, and the youngest man to become a U.S. president, dedicated to preserving natural resources and fighting political corruption (1858-1919). Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a...
This intelligent, but sickly, young boy with a love for nature grew up to be a rancher, Rough Rider, explorer, and the youngest man to become a U.S. p...
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
ISBN: 9780448448862 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age--literally (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford's Theater--the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age--literally (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United ...
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Who Was George Washington?
ISBN: 9780448448923 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, the fascinating story of George Washington comes to life, revealing the real man, not just the face on the $1 bill.
With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, the fascinating story of George Washington comes to life, revealing the real man, not just the face ...
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Who Was Franklin Roosevelt?
ISBN: 9780448453460 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones facing America today, makes for a timely and engrossing biography. Illustrations.
Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War I...
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