Diane Bailey
1) Ice Fishing
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Did you know people fish on frozen lakes? This winter pastime is known as ice fishing. People need special tools and shelters to catch the fish in the coldest time of year. From the history of ice fishing to fishing basics, learn all about this chilly sport.
2) Bird Hunting
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Bird hunting has a long history. For centuries hunters have searched for turkeys, pheasants, ducks, geese, and other fowl for sport and for food. New methods have developed over time including using hunting dogs, bird calls, and decoys. Discover the equipment hunters use, how to stay safe while hunting, and more in this engaging title!
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Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. This type of hunting requires special skills and lots of patience. In this engaging new title, readers will discover the basics of small game hunting. Then they will learn about hunting safely, conservation, and more.
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"Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister...
5) Democracy
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This book examines the history of democracy, a form of government in which power ultimately resides with all citizens, rather than with an individual, a small group, or a single political party.
6) Dictatorship
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This book examines the history of dictatorships, forms of government in which arbitrary and absolute power is wielded by one person or by a small clique.
10) Ancient Greece
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Readers will discover the history and accomplishments of the people of ancient Greece, including their cultural achievements and feats of construction.
14) Wind power
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"An examination of the ways in which wind has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--
15) Gandhi
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"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,'...