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A difficult mission, a mutinous crew, treacherous waters, and merchant ships bearing cargoes of gold, silk, diamonds and rubies...all awaited Captain William Kidd as he found himself caught up in the doomed voyage of the Adventure Galley. But did this well-respected seaman, familiar to New Yorkers and Londoners alike as a prosperous, honest and experienced skipper, understand exactly what he was to do? After being chosen by King William’s representative to undertake this secret expedition, Captain Kidd meticulously prepared to sail around the Cape of Good Hope never dreaming of the fate awaiting him upon his return. Adventure abounds in this book complete with intrigue, pirates, unruly sailors, treasure hunting and double-crossing government officials. Carefully researched, this dramatically recounted story of a ship captain and his mysterious voyage will keep readers captivated to the very end. 11 black and white drawings by H.B Vestal and a two-page map of Kidd's voyage.Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd
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AN EXCITING MYSTERY FROM A TIME LONG AGO! You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . Zet and Kat are in charge, now that their father is off fighting the Hyksos. But sales are dead at their family market stall. It seems adults don't trust kids running the place. In desperate need of money, Zet has to do something! When he spots a thief running from the medjay and learns there's a reward for his capture, he and Kat are determined to win it. The chase leads them into forbidden temples whispering with the voices of ancient gods, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten.Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
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In Mystery of the Roman Ransom it seems the young Roman students can’t get anything right. Maybe if they had completed their math homework they would have known their teacher’s birthday is long gone. To add to the boys’ conundrum, the servant they bought as a present for their teacher’s birthday isn’t just an ordinary Gallic slave but a courier on the run. To top it all off, the message the Gaul is carrying requests the assassination of a Roman senator—the father of one of the boys! Find out how these seven young detectives save the day in Mystery of the Roman Ransom. Mystery of the Roman Ransom by Henry Winterfeld was first published in 1971 and continues to entertain children with its fascinating Roman setting and its lively cast of characters.Mystery of the Roman Ransom
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A deep friendship springs up between a boy, who had lost his voice and his mother at the same tragic moment, and an ailing albino deer sent from China as a gift to the King of Spain. It is Lalo’s task to nurture the sick deer back to health in the mountains of Mexico so that he will be well enough for the sea voyage to Spain. This gentle story of Mexico in 1630 follows young Lalo on his journey back to the Mountain of the Sleeping Lady. The journey and months the deer and the boy spend with Lalo’s goats are full both of dangers found in a wild landscape and of charming incidents found in a people brimming with life and faith. As with any friendship there is sorrow as well as joy, and Lalo grows in wisdom and courage as he comes to accept even the uncertainties and difficulties of the trust he has been given. By the Newbery Award-winning author (I, Juan de Pareja, 1966) of My Heart Lies South.Nacar, The White Deer
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It was Christmas Eve. Big snowflakes fluttered slowly through the air like white feathers and made all of Heavenly Valley smooth and white and quiet and beautiful. So begins the story of two orphaned sisters at Mrs. Monday’s Boarding School. But nothing is heavenly for Nancy and Pamela (aka Plum): their parents died in a tragic accident years ago, they’re constantly punished by the cruel Mrs. Monday, and they’re all alone for the holidays...Nancy and Plum
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Kids will have fun learning about each and every U.S. state in this amazing 6th edition atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C., that pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities.National Geographic Kids U.S. Atlas
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See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world.Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World
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With wonderful illustrations and examples, this beautifully written book shows readers how to find places to explore, how to go at a pace appropriate for children to connect with what they see, how to record and identify what you find, and how to develop nature study as an enriching part of family life.Nature Study for the Whole Family
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From the Publisher: Appealing art and descriptive text bring Lewis and Clark alive for young adventurers. Carefully chosen text from Lewis and Clark's actual journals opens a fascinating window into this country's exciting history.Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer
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Who was Nellie L.? None other than Nellie Mooney – later Nellie McClung – a Manitoba farm girl who became Canada’s most famous pioneer for women’s rights. In this book, meet Nellie L. at the age of ten, plotting to run a race with the boys – absolutely unheard of in Canada in the 1880’s. Then follow her fight to overcome the criticism of her mother and the prejudices of society to help Canadian women.Nellie L
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Follow Nellie from Manitoba farm girl to winning the right to vote.
Nellie Trio
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Suffragette, reformer, legislator, and author Nellie McClung was Canada's most famous pioneer for woman's rights. But how did a girl growing up in the late 1800s become such an advocate for equality? In this second book in the series, Nellie - now a young schoolteacher - struggles to overcome her mother's criticism and the prejudices of those around her. Her thoughts and ideas on women's rights and the role of the family begin to take shape as she attempts to help Sarah, a young student in distress, and begins to develop romantic feeling for Wes, a lifelong family friend.Nellie’s Quest
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The third in the Nellie McClung trilogy, where Nellie helps women win the vote. She is also a best-selling author, and a devoted wife, and mother of five children.Nellie’s Victory
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The sixth book in the Rose Years series, the story of the spirited daughter of the author of the beloved Little House series. It’s a time of new beginnings, and a big year for thirteen-year-old Rose Wilder and her family as they witness the turn of the century and, after years of hard work, experience their first apple harvest out on Rocky Ridge Farm. And as her feelings for Paul grow stronger, there are even signs of romance in the air for Rose.New Dawn on Rocky Ridge
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From the Publisher: A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!Next Spring an Oriole
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A TV crew for a ghost-hunting show has set up in town to try to find evidence of paranormal activity, and seventh grader Lennie Miller has mixed feelings about it. The supernatural creatures that live near the town come to her to solve their math problems. If Lennie doesn’t help them, the TV crew will discover them, and she’ll never have to solve their problems again. But without the creatures around, would life become boring?Night of the Eerie Equations
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