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2) Volcanoes
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Explains how and why volcanoes form, the types of volcanoes, the destruction they cause and how modern technology is unlocking the secrets of volcanoes.
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This book describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer looking for work in the Wild West, and a Sioux warrior fighting for his way of life.
7) The Utes
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This book is an overview of the past and present lives of the Utes, including their history, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion, and government.
8) Earthquakes
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Describes how and why earthquakes happen, the damage they can cause, ways they are measured, and some of the most destructive quakes of the past.
17) The Cheyenne
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An overview of the past and present lives of the Cheyenne including their istory, food and clothing, homes and family life, religion and government.
18) Mongolia
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Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Mongolia.
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"Describes the people and events involved during the colonial years before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an indentured Virginia servant, a Massachusetts colonist, and a resident of Philadelphia just before the revolution"--Provided by publisher.
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"Describes the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as Japanese forces surprised Americans at the U.S. military base, and explains the significance of the attack today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Japanese pilot, a U.S. sailor, and an American nurse"--Provided by publisher.