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Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
ISBN: 9780142403624 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The inspiring true story of the "John J. Harvey"--the retired NYC fireboat that was reinstated into emergency service on September 11, 2001--is told, bringing a New York City icon to life and celebrating the energy and hope of a place and its people. Full color.
The inspiring true story of the "John J. Harvey"--the retired NYC fireboat that was reinstated into emergency service on September 11, 2001--is told, ...
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Tales from the Times: Real-Life Stories to Make You Think, Wonder, and Smile, from the Pages of the New York Times
ISBN: 9780312312336 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A food editor befriends a chicken in his Queens backyard. A ten-year-old child prodigy learns quantum physics. A thief in Rome steals 1,000 euros-from the bottom of an outdoor fountain. These are the stories that make us smile, wonder, and think. They are real-life stories about real-life people, all of which have appeared on the pages of The New York Times. A perfect primer on humanity, Tales from the Times will introduce new readers to people and places that captivate the mind. There are certain human- interest stories that people just can't stop talking about-twins... A food editor befriends a chicken in his Queens backyard. A ten-year-old child prodigy learns quantum physics. A thief in Rome steals 1,000 euros-f... |
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Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
ISBN: 9780399239533 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A portion of the proceeds from Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey will be donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. For more information or to make a donation, please visit http: //www.ttof.org.
This is the inspiring true story of the John J. Harvey--a retired New York City fireboat reinstated on September 11, 2001. Originally launched in 1931, the Harvey was the most powerful fireboat of her time. After the September 11 attacks, with fire hydrants at Ground Zero inoperable and the Hudson River's water supply critical to fighting the blaze, the fire department called... A portion of the proceeds from Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey will be donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. For more i...
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Contemporary America : 1970 to Present
ISBN: 9780816071821 / Angielski / Twarda / 291 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Changing International affairs and the forces of technological innovation shaped the lives of Americans. While the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union gave rise to hopes of peaceful international relations, the Gulf War and the attacks of September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York shattered these aspirations.
Changing International affairs and the forces of technological innovation shaped the lives of Americans. While the end of the Cold War and the collaps...
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198,70 |
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Albert Pujols: On the Field with...
ISBN: 9780316027014 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when it connects with the ball. It's a sound that's been heard countless times since his 2001 rookie season. That year, he took the league by storm by posting some of the most fantastic offensive stats of any rookie ever-and he's been doing the same ever since, shattering records and helping his team win games, including the 2006 World Series, with clutch hits and amazing home runs. This biography offers an up-close look at this superstar's life...
Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when...
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39,12 |
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Sports in America: 2000-2009
ISBN: 9781604134575 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covers historical sports milestones in the United States in 2000-2009, including records, championships, and scandals, and describes how sports impacted culture, race relations, and world events during the decade.
Covers historical sports milestones in the United States in 2000-2009, including records, championships, and scandals, and describes how sports impact...
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158,96 |
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A History of Us: All the People: Since 1945 a History of Us Book Ten
ISBN: 9780199735532 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. A History of US is a 10-volume, award-winning series about the birth and development of the United States as related by master storyteller Joy Hakim. All the People, the last volume in the series, covers US History from the end of World War II to the present. This updated fourth edition covers, for the first time, events that have taken place in the past 6 years, including the 2008 election of Barack Obama and the signficance of this election. All the...
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. A Histo...
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76,85 |
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Trade Towers / War Clouds: v.2
ISBN: 9780791079560 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new series aims to address the questions and concerns of two of the most important events of modern life--the tragedy of 9/11 and the shock and awe of the second Gulf War. Each volume analyzes key aspects of political, cultural, and economic issues in the Iraq conflict through the essays of foreign policy experts, theorists, and first hand witnesses. Nine original essays help your students better understand the events of 9/11 and why the United States went to war in Iraq two years later. Questions addressed include how did the tragic events of 9/11 alter our sense of being in control?...
This new series aims to address the questions and concerns of two of the most important events of modern life--the tragedy of 9/11 and the shock and a...
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124,14 |
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9/11 Coloring Book: A Day We Remember (English and Polish Edition)
ISBN: 9781470119614 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rated PG. Parental guidance suggested. 9/11 Coloring Book: A Day We Remember teaches children about the tragic events of September 11, 2001. It is beautifully illustrated by artist and autistic Kevin Carlson, whose style of drawing has delighted children in several other books. www.911coloringbook.com
Rated PG. Parental guidance suggested. 9/11 Coloring Book: A Day We Remember teaches children about the tragic events of September 11, 2001. It is bea...
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45,64 |
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Who Is Michelle Obama?
ISBN: 9780448478630 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States but so has Michelle Obama, the self proclaimed "Mom in Chief." This compelling, easy-to-read biography is illustrated by New Yorker artist John O'Brien.
Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married...
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Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change
ISBN: 9781599907833 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, showing how select pioneers' achievements led up to the landmark moment when we elected our first black president. Each historical figure is rendered by a different award-winning illustrator, highlighting the singular and vibrant contribution that each figure made.
This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the cumulative s... |
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36,55 |
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The Iraq War: A History Just For Kids!
ISBN: 9781482719093 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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57,53 |
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A History Just For Kids!
ISBN: 9781483991542 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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57,53 |
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Five Epic Disasters (I Survived True Stories #1): Volume 1
ISBN: 9780545782241 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.
From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The... REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.
From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of ... |
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50,87 |
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What Was Hurricane Katrina?
ISBN: 9780448486628 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors' tales of triumph.
On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal com...
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27,37 |
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Mystic Radio #1: "War of the Worlds"
ISBN: 9781511926508 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Imagine...... being transported back in time and experiencing an invasion of aliens and not knowing what to do, not understanding "life" at that time and the pure terror of what might happen. Christopher and Elaine experience this when they go back to 1938 as "The War of the Worlds" happened.
Imagine...... being transported back in time and experiencing an invasion of aliens and not knowing what to do, not understanding "life" at that time ...
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28,75 |
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Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
ISBN: 9781467780544 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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78,29 |
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What Were the Twin Towers?
ISBN: 9780448487854 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover...
Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Tw...
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Constitution Translated for Kids
ISBN: 9780983730194 / Angielski / Miękka / 134 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Constitution Translated for Kids - winner of the 2011 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Education (Government and Politics), the "Mom's Choice Award" and a "Best Books Award" - is a simple, widely acclaimed, non ideological translation of the entire U.S. Constitution, side-by-side with the original 1787 text. Teachers hail the accompanying free Teacher's Guide as an extraordinary resource to teach the Constitution to all ages.
Constitution Translated for Kids - winner of the 2011 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Education (Government and Politics), the "Mom's Choice ...
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Tornado Terror (I Survived True Stories #3): True Tornado Survival Stories and Amazing Facts from History and Today Volume 3
ISBN: 9780545919432 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed the heart of a vibrant city. The author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series now brings you the vivid and true stories of two young people who survived these terrifying twisters, along with fascinating facts about tornadoes and profiles of the well-respected scientists and storm chasers who study them.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a cent...
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