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20 Fun Facts About the Gold Rush

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 27,42 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219093

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Book Description

Did you know that part of San Francisco was built on top of ships from all over the world that were abandoned during the Gold Rush? Even the most reluctant readers will love discovering history through these strange, awesome, and unbelievable tidbits about the hundreds of thousands of people who left their lives behind and trekked out to California to strike it rich. Incredible early photographs and vivid illustrations bring each factoid into sharp focus, while captions add extra information to each page.



20 Fun Facts About Congress

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 35,85 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538218992

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Who makes the laws for our country? Congress does. Readers learning about Congress in school will get a much-needed jolt of excitement thanks to this book. Filled with factoids about strange members of Congress, unbelievable laws, fascinating fights, and other events from the history of Congress, this book draws even the most reluctant readers into history. Each fact is accompanied by an image that allows for further visual comprehension and a caption that adds a splash more of learning and fun.



20 Fun Facts About Westward Expansion

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 29,58 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219190

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Did you know that no one really knows how many men it took to build the Transcontinental Railroad? Or how many died while building it? This book fills young readers heads with fascinating tidbits, all the while teaching them about the people, places, and events that not only changed the size of our country, but also shaped its character forever. Each spread is packed with accessible text, vivid art that compliments the narrative, and captions that add even more information.



20 Fun Facts About the Supreme Court

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 30,44 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219174

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Did you know that the Supreme Court only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition every year to be heard? Many of the cases, decisions, and even judges throughout the history of this high court have been fascinating, and some even controversial. This book infuses fun and interest into this common social studies topic through cool factoids and vivid photography on every page. Carefully researched by a trained historian for maximum accuracy, even the most reluctant reader will find this supplement to the curriculum entertaining and engaging.



20 Fun Facts About the 13 Colonies

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 11,35 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219069

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If young readers think that the colonies are just a boring part of America's past, this book will surely change their minds. Each spread is packed with weird, funny, or insightful factoids about how the earliest European settlers came to this strange land and made a home. Vivid, full-color illustrations and photographs on every page add to the comprehension of the facts, while their captions pop even more history tidbits into this book. The fun content and accessible language is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.



20 Fun Facts About the Industrial Revolution

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 45,25 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219115

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Book Description

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.



20 Fun Facts About Pioneer Women

Author : Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 43,91 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1482428075

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Book Description

Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontier—and that doesn’t even account for the months-long journey to their new home! During the mid-1800s, hundreds of thousands of Americans moved west as the United States expanded. From the women settling in Ohio to those striking out on their own during the California gold rush, pioneer women were a strong, courageous group. In this volume, readers encounter fun, surprising facts about pioneer women’s unique place in history. Historical images enhance this fun spin on an often overlooked era of women’s history.



20 Fun Facts About Pioneer Women

Author : Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 24,99 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1482428040

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Book Description

Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontier—and that doesn’t even account for the months-long journey to their new home! During the mid-1800s, hundreds of thousands of Americans moved west as the United States expanded. From the women settling in Ohio to those striking out on their own during the California gold rush, pioneer women were a strong, courageous group. In this volume, readers encounter fun, surprising facts about pioneer women’s unique place in history. Historical images enhance this fun spin on an often overlooked era of women’s history.



John Sutter and the California Gold Rush

Author : Matt Doeden

Publisher : Capstone

Page : 19 pages

File Size : 12,41 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0736843701

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Book Description

Tells the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill, and how it changed California. Written in graphic-novel format.