History

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Ask WOW: Who Can Be an Inventor? is a collection of biographies of some of the most important inventors from throughout history. By emphasizing their hard work, dedication, and creativity, this book shows kids that anyone can overcome obstacles and become an inventor!

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Ask WOW: How Have Inventions Changed the World? teaches the history and importance of some of the inventions that have shaped the way we live. The inventions included in this title, from bicycles and balloons to lasers and computers, show children that small things can have a huge impact!

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Each colorful page blends beautiful photographs, engaging illustrations, and easy-to-understand text to take young readers on an architectural tour of the world. Fun, interactive activities let kids to put their new knowledge to the test!With two-page colorful illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for three- to six-year-olds to learn about topics...

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of female pilots known as WASPs in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of the many women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of brave fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of American Indian Code Talkers in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Native Americans who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Harlem Hellfighters in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Japanese American soldiers who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II, known as the Go For Broke Regiment, through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Japanese men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, younger readers will learn about the African American men known as Buffalo Soldiers, who served on the Western frontier. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Who was Ötzi the Iceman? What happened to the bog bodies of northern Europe? Kids can learn about what modern technology has revealed about the personal stories of the dead from burial places around the world, including northern Europe, the Italian Alps, Egypt, China, and northern Peru.

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Did Atlantis really exist? If it did, where was it? Kids can explore questions and mysteries about Atlantis, an ancient island that legend says disappeared into the sea.

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Did the Trojan War really happen? Did a poet named Homer really exist? Kids can explore questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Trojan War.