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  • Audiobook

    Primary Source History of the War of 1812, A

    by John Micklos ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    Series series Primary Source History

    Unabridged

    31 min

    What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history. ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 1918 Flu Pandemic

    Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak

    Series series What Went Wrong?
    In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event. ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Primary Source History of the War of 1812

    Series series Primary Source History
    What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history. ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Primary Source History of the US Civil War

    Series series Primary Source History
    What was it like to be part of the U.S. Civil War? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history. ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Deadly Race to the South Pole

    by John Micklos ...
    Illustrated by Paul McCaffrey ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    In 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst frigid temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had gotten there first. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Henry Hudson and the Murderous Arctic Mutiny

    by John Micklos ...
    Illustrated by Martín Bustamante ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot... mutiny! Told through ... Read more

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  • The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party

    by John Micklos ...
    Illustrated by Danny ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in hopes of a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies were already low, and now they faced a winter of starvation. Told through the gripping, full-color ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Peculiar Nature

    by John Micklos ...
    Series series Anything But Ordinary
    The natural world can be a beautiful and awesome place. But sometimes things happen naturally that are quite peculiar. Have you heard of Blood Falls in Antarctica? Ice cold water flows bright red out of a glacier. Did you know that Death Valley National Park in California has boulders that mysteriously slide across the desert? Learn the details of these mysteries and other peculiar natural ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unusual Medicine

    by John Micklos ...
    Series series Anything But Ordinary
    The field of medicine is fascinating. But some medical conditions, treatments, and experiments are almost unbelievable! Did you know workers test medications and medical equipment for bacteria by using a chemical from horseshoe crab blood? Have you ever heard of freezing people's bodies in the hopes of bringing them back to life in the future? Check out these fascinating findings and even more ... Read more

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  • Harlem Hellfighters

    African-American Heroes of World War I

    Series series Military Heroes
    When World War I began, it seemed unlikely that a unit such as the Harlem Hellfighters would ever be formed. Given their nickname by their German foes who admired their bravery, the Harlem Hellfighters were members of the 369th, an all-black regiment. The 369th played key roles in critical battles and helped secure an Allied victory. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of ... Read more

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  • The Challenger Explosion

    Core Events of a Space Tragedy

    Series series What Went Wrong?
    After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted off. Just 73 seconds into the flight, tragedy struck. Without warning, the Challenger exploded in front of stunned spectators, killing everyone on board. Readers will learn what caused this horrible disaster and the lasting effects to NASA and the space program. ... Read more

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  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Get to Know the Justice Who Speaks Her Mind

    Series series People You Should Know
    Growing up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was no stranger to being treated unfairly. After all, she was female and Jewish--two groups that faced discrimination at the time. But Ruth worked hard in school, finished first in her class, and eventually became only the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She continues to stand up for the underdog, including fighting for women's rights and fair treatment of ... Read more

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