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  | | Where Is the Amazon? by Sarah Fabiny, Daniel Colon, Who Hq, David Groff Edi, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2016 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48826-4, ISBN: 0-448-48826-4 "Without risking life or limb, readers can explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon in this Where Is...? title.Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life—animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees, 2.5 million spec ..." |
 | | Where Is Alcatraz? by Nico Medina, David Groff, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2016 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48883-7, ISBN: 0-448-48883-3 "Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison!The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, f ..." |
 | | Where Are the Great Pyramids? (Where Is?) by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Jerry Hoare, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48409-9, ISBN: 0-448-48409-9 "The Great Pyramids of Egypt--all kids over the age of five recognize them instantly. These massive tombs were built thousands of years ago, and still no one knows exactly how the ancient Egyptians did it! In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how ..." |
 | | What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (What Was...?) by Joan Holub, Dede Putra, Who Hq, Kevin Mcveigh, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-47905-7, ISBN: 0-448-47905-2 "What Were the Salem Witch TrialsSomething wicked was brewing in the small town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. It started when two girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams, began having hysterical fits. Soon after, other local girls claimed they were being pricked with pins. With no scientific explanation available, the residents of Salem came to one conclusion: it was witchcraft! Over the next year and a half, nineteen people were con ..." |
 | | What Was the Great Depression? by Janet B. Pascal, Dede Putra, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Sin Autor Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48427-3, ISBN: 0-448-48427-7 "On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 193 ..." |
 | | Where Is the Great Wall? by Patricia Brennan Demuth, Jerry Hoare, Who Hq, David Groff Edi, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48358-0, ISBN: 0-448-48358-0 "More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname--the longest cemetery on earth. Through the story of the wall, Patricia Brennan D ..." |
 | | Where Is Niagara Falls? by Megan Stine, Who Hq, Tim Foley, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48425-9, ISBN: 0-448-48425-0 "While traveling through Canada in 1678, a French priest came across the most gigantic waterfalls he'd ever seen. Stricken with both awe and fear, he began to shake, fell to his knees, and prayed. Ever since, people from all over the world have come to explore Niagara: among them the daredevils determined to tumble down or walk across the falls on tightrope. Kids will get a kick reading about the hare-brained stunts and will also learn h ..." |
 | | Where Is the Parthenon? by Roberta Edwards, John Hinderliter, Who Hq, David Groff, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2016 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48889-9, ISBN: 0-448-48889-2 "Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world! Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an ene ..." |
 | | Where Is the Brooklyn Bridge? by Megan Stine, John Hinderliter, Who Hq, David Groff, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2016 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48424-2, ISBN: 0-448-48424-2 "Young readers will connect with the story of this National Historic Landmark--the Brooklyn Bridge! Building the Brooklyn Bridge was no simple feat. Despite a brilliant plan from a father-son team of engineers, the process was a dangerous and grueling one. Construction workers developed a mysterious illness (now known as the bends), several died, and the project had devastating effects on the engineers' lives. Still, after fourteen ..." |
 | | What Was Hurricane Katrina? by Robin Michal Koontz, John Hinderliter, Kevin Mcveigh, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48662-8, ISBN: 0-448-48662-8 "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." |
 | | What Was D-Day? by Patricia Brennan Demuth, David Grayson Kenyon, Scott Anderson, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48407-5, ISBN: 0-448-48407-2 "In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the ..." |
 | | Where Is the White House? by Megan Stine, David Groff Edi, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48355-9, ISBN: 0-448-48355-6 "The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offer ..." |
 | | Where Is the Empire State Building? by Janet B. Pascal, David Groff Edi, Daniel Colón, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48426-6, ISBN: 0-448-48426-9 "New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible view. At 102 stories, the structure was no small feat. In fact, its construction coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, and so progress was met with numerous setbacks. Still, because of the efficiency that went into the building's development, it only took a year and forty-five days ..." |
 | | What Is the Super Bowl? (What Was?) by Dina Anastasio, David Groff Edi, Who Hq, Kevin Mcveigh, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48695-6, ISBN: 0-448-48695-4 "With over 110 million viewers every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the United States. The final showdown between the two best football teams in the NFL attracts some of the biggest musicians to perform at the half-time show. But the Super Bowl is more than just a spectacle – it’s a high-stakes game to win the championship and claim a place in history. Go back in time and relive all the magic from ye ..." |
 | | Where Is the Grand Canyon? by Jim O'connor, Who Hq, David Groff Edi, Daniel Colón, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48357-3, ISBN: 0-448-48357-2 "Where Is the Grand CanyonThere are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early nativ ..." |
 | | Where Is Mount Everest? by Nico Medina, John Hinderliter, David Groff Edi, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48408-2, ISBN: 0-448-48408-0 "As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,029 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and ..." |
 | | What Is the World Series? (What Was...?) by Gail Herman, Scott Anderson, Who Hq, David Grayson Kenyon, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48406-8, ISBN: 0-448-48406-4 ""Strike – you’re out!" "He’s safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pas ..." |
 | | Where Is Mount Rushmore? by True Kelley, John Hinderliter, Who Hq, David Groff Edi, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48356-6, ISBN: 0-448-48356-4 "It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three mil ..." |
 | | Who Is ? by Paula K. Manzanero, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Hardcover, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48715-1, ISBN: 0-448-48715-2 "Abraham Lincoln. Nelson Mandela. Amelia Earhart. Your name here.This fun and interactive journal prompts kids to record their own life stories. Each illustrated spread focuses on different topics – from birth and the toddler years up to the present and dreams for the future. Create your own family tree, list your BFFs, pets, and favorite subjects, food, and hobbies. When completed, readers will have an up-to-the-minute autobiography t ..." |
 | | Who Was Galileo? by Patricia Brennan Demuth, John O'brien, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-47985-9, ISBN: 0-448-47985-0 "Who Was GalileoLike Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long-held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun ..." |
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