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1) Ivanhoe
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"Meet Ivanhoe, a noble and courageous knight. After bravely serving in the Crusades, he returns to England and becomes entangled in a series of adventures. With the help of Robin Hood and the mysterious Black Knight, Ivanhoe tries to rescue his love, the beautiful Lady Rowena, from her Norman captors. Later, he fights the evil Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert to save the life of a friend. Will Ivanhoe be victorious over his enemies?"--Cover.
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"A rocky outpost near Baltimore played a bigger role in the history of the United States than anyone imagined it ever would. After America gained its freedom in 1776, the British were determined not to allow the new nation to trade with its enemy France. Discover the unique role Fort McHenry played during the War of 1812."--
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"In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a large Market Square. Home to 2,000 people from wealthy gentry and middle class shopkeepers to poor slaves. Find out how Colonial Williamsburg today gives us a fascinating window into America's past."--
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In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted....
13) Tacos
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""Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tacos. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-Provided by publisher"--
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"This magnificent arch rises on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. The nation's tallest monument is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, honoring Thomas Jefferson's vision of westward expansion. Mired in controversy in the beginning, this amazing structure is now a national treasure and symbol of the nation's reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific."--
16) Glacier
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"In northwest Montana's Glacier National Park, huge, icy glaciers stream the sides of towering mountain peaks. Below, beautiful green forests grow along the shores of sparkling blue lakes. Readers will get a detailed view of the park as they explore its beautiful natural landscapes and examine its diverse population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what environmental threats it faces today, and more."--
17) Hamburgers
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to hamburgers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."--
18) Wyatt Earp
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Wyatt Earp is a legend of America's Wild West. Books, movies, and television shows portray him as a fearless lawman who was quick with a gun and able to take down outlaws in one gunfight after another. The truth is that Wyatt Earp rarely had to shoot to keep the Wild West's outlaws under control.
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