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(0)Smithsonian Institution
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"This book of hauntingly beautiful Native American portraits reflects the tragic history of the Cheyenne, Sioux, Pawnee, Cherokee, and other groups whose leaders traveled to Washington in the mid-nineteenth century to negotiate treaties with the U.S. government. As compelling as the famous photographs of Indians by Edward S. Curtis, these unique images provide a close-up, unromanticized record of Native American life at a critical time in the history...
Author
Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation,...
14) First ladies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Martha Washington to America's newest first lady, Melania Trump, meet the 46 exceptional women who left their mark on the White House. See how the role of the First Lady has evolved from being a gracious hostess to encompassing humanitarian work and even policy making. Did you know Dolley Madison rescued state documents and a painting of George Washington as British troops set the White House on fire? Filled with amazing facts, full-color photographs...
15) Cosmic voyage
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Cosmic voyage focuses on space exploration and the discoveries resulting from those expeditions. Destiny in space continues this discussion but then moves on to projects such as Galileo's exploration of Jupiter, the feasibility of sustaining human life on Mars, and the impact of the Hubble Space telescope on space exploration.
16) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.
18) Presidents
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.