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The Executioner's Daughter
Though this work is not as enthralling as Karen Cushman's historical fiction, readers who enjoy history and folklore will learn about Tudor England through a commoner's eyes in this British import.
The Yearbook
An additional purchase where there is a high demand for romance-infused science fiction.
Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
Sandler tells a good story, filled with complex characters, adventure, and heartache, and he meticulously documents his research efforts.
When on Earth?: History as You've Never Seen it Before!
An attractive and engaging book, though it missed opportunities to further educate readers about their world and the research process.
The Revelation of Louisa May
Though light on character development, MacColl has created a page-turner that satisfies.
Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty
Gr 9 Up—Covering everything from spike chairs to waterboarding, Marcovitz presents a thematic overview of various methods of torture, the international response to it, and its impact on victims and society...
The World Within: A Novel of Emily Brontë
Gr 6–9—Eagland uses a line from an Emily Brontë poem as inspiration for the title of this novel to capture Emily's introverted nature and to reference the fantastical worlds that she and her siblings created...
Heads Up Philosophy
Gr 9 Up—This basic overview of philosophy will draw readers in with its dynamic design, starting with the eye-catching cover, which includes quotes such as René Descartes's famous "I think, therefore I am" to pique interest...
Thomas Paine: Crusader for Liberty
Gr 8 Up—Paine penned words more than 200 years ago that still resonate today, and acclaimed author Marrin documents this Founding Father's life and influence, using images, excerpts from primary source materials, and other resources...
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