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  • The Golden Spike

    How a Photograph Celebrated the Transcontinental Railroad

    by Don Nardo ...
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    In the mid-1860s, as the Union Pacific Railroad headed westward from Nebraska, another company, the Central Pacific, pushed eastward from California. Their goal was to meet somewhere in between, forming a single railway line that would bridge the continent. That historic meeting took place in May 1869 in northern Utah, and photographer Andrew J. Russell was there to document the historic event. ... Read more

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  • The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Ancient Greek Mythology
    While merely mortal, these legendary Greek heroes were clearly a different breed -- one perfectly equipped for adventure. Find out why the strongman Heracles had to perform impossible tasks known as the 12 Labors. Discover the great tales of courageous Theseus, who faced the lethal Minotaur, and see Jason's determination to find the Golden Fleece, along with his sudden fall from grace. ... Read more

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  • Southeast Asian Cultures in Perspective

    by Don Nardo ...
    From bustling cities with gleaming skyscrapers, to deep, mysterious jungles, Southeast Asia is a region of fantastic extremes. On the one hand, it is made up of modern nations with houses, cars, and businesses like those in the United States. On the other, these lands feature large stretches of wild territory where elephants and tigers still roam in the shadows of towering, active volcanoes. Such ... Read more

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  • Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
    What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time ... Read more

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  • Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
    What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time ... Read more

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  • The Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Ancient Greek Mythology
    Greek mythology has the strangest creatures, plucked from the most fertile imaginations in the history of storytelling. Discover figures half-human and half-goat, horrendous giants with 50 heads and 100 arms, and massive one-eyed brutes known as Cyclopes. See how fearless Greek mortals pitted their wits against the ugliest and most monstrous forms known to humans. ... Read more

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  • The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Ancient Greek Mythology
    Discover the exploits of all-powerful Zeus, leader of the Olympians, the mightiest of all the gods. Relive the excitement of the Titanomachy, the colossal War of the Titans. See what motivated the gods and goddesses, and encounter the ultimate winners and losers in Greek mythology's incredible battles. ... Read more

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  • Daily Life in Ancient Greece

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
    What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Greece? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ground Zero

    How a Photograph Sent a Message of Hope

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Captured History
    The tragic events of September 11, 2001 sent shockwaves around the globe that are still felt today. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks and thousands more were injured. On the afternoon of the attacks, three firefighters paused in their rescue work to raise an American flag at Ground Zero in New York City. In the midst of horror and despair, the iconic photo of the men would remind ... Read more

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  • Bad Days in Battle

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Whoops! A History of Bad Days
    Everyone makes mistakes, but they're not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in battle have gone down in history and will never be forgotten. ... Read more

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  • Hubble Deep Field

    How a Photo Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Universe

    by Don Nardo ...
    Series series Captured Science History
    A series of photos taken from space more than 20 years ago revealed thousands of unknown galaxies in a tiny patch of "empty" space. Called the Hubble Deep Field, the amazing image is made up of hundreds of photos combined into one. It was taken over the course of 10 days from the Hubble Space Telescope and has prompted astronomers and other scientists to speculate about universe's size, shape, and ... Read more

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  • Why Should I Care About the Ancient Greeks?

    by Don Nardo ...
    Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today. ... Read more

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