Michael Burgan
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"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle--and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from...
68) Peru
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"Just slightly smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru is home to ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, humid jungles, dry deserts, and more. Readers will cross the country's incredible landscapes and visit its towns and cities as they learn how Peruvians live today. They will also explore Peru's fascinating history, learn how it is governed and how its economy works, and much more"--Publisher's website.
71) Drcula
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On a trip to Transylvania, Jonathan Harker stays at an eerie castle owned by Count Dracula. When strange things start to happen, and the count escapes to London, Harker realizes that he and his friends are in grave danger.
72) California
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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.
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"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
75) England
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of England.
77) Dracula
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On a trip to Transylvania, Jonathan Harker stays at an eerie castle owned by Count Dracula. When strange things start to happen, and the count escapes to London, Harker realizes that he and his friends are in grave danger. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic...