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Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ancient Egypt was full of amazing art, fierce pharaohs, and awe-inspiring pyramids. But at times it was also seriously strange. The Egyptians of the past styled wigs made of vegetables and went to war over a snoring hippo. They tried very hard to keep their noses out of trouble, because if they didn't they might risk having them chopped off. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Egypt"--
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
In San Francisco's Chinatown, Tom discovers his family's legacy: they guard the phoenix egg, a powerful artifact that can either create or destroy. Stepping into this role, Tom teams up with a savvy tiger and zodiac warriors who can shift forms. Together, they dive into a high-stakes adventure, battling foes to protect the egg and uphold their family's honor.
Author
Publisher
Albatros Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Famous Finds and Finders, young readers are taken on an adventurous journey back through time as they learn about the field of archeology and its role in uncovering the secrets of our past. Emphasizing the importance of preserving and recording moments in history, it encourages children to consider their own place in the ongoing story of humanity"--
5) Giza
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The modern city of Giza sits in the shadow of some of the oldest and most imposing structures ever built on Earth. The Pyramids of Giza, also called the Giza pyramid complex, have existed for more than 4,000 years. Giza's story is the story of this ancient Egyptian site. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Giza, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
Author
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For millennia, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been known for their aesthetic sublimity, ingenious engineering, and sheer, audacious magnitude: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Echoing down time, each of these persists in our imagination as an emblem of the glory of antiquity,...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Severn House
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Thirty-year-old Black woman Camille Fitzsimons is a talented early American history professor, working in fast-paced Washington DC, with her eyes on promotion. She's also currently persona non grata. Who knew that making an inconvenient historical discovery would see her stuck at her desk, shuffling paper? So when she receives an anonymous and very cryptic invitation to visit historic small-town Robbinsville, North Carolina and hunt for a missing...
Author
Publisher
Falcon Guides, an imprint of Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Hiking Ruins Southern New England is a guide to hiking archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Many people have no idea that there are archaeological sites in the area, on public lands where they are allowed to hike. Each of the 40 hikes are described with a map and summary information that delivers the trail's vital statistics, including distance, difficulty, fees and permits, schedule, canine compatibility, and trail...
10) Haru: 1,Spring
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers. Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons. Beginning in spring...