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006627
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pOrange Spine
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Groundbreakers
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A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new contintent while looking for a western route to India.
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The shock of the new
Columbus's early life
A new life
Royal support
Preparations of the journey
Life on board
Sailing westward
Exploration of the Indies
The return journey
A hero's welcome
A second expedition
A gloomy return
Success turns to disaster
The third expedition
In disgrace
Endless wanderings
Mutiny and rescue
The end of an extraordinary life
The legacy of Columbus
Map of Columbus's expeditions
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0431104905 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007103 | 921/COL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004646
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2001.
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50pOrange Spine
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Examines the life and work of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portugese sailor, whose experiences and achievements have had a lasting impact in the field of exploration.
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All around the world
Magellan's early life
Powerful contacts and marriage
Linking the East and West
Dividing up the world
Preparation for the expedition
The journey begins
The art of navigation
Stranded in the doldrums
South America
Magellan's hopes are dashed
Mutiny!
Magellan discovers El Paso
Into the Pacific
The Phillipines
Tragedy and death
Out of control
The journey home
Magellan's legacy
Map on the route of Magellan's ships
Timeline
Places to visit and furthur reading
Glossary
Index
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0431104654 Hb.
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| 005147 | 921/MAG | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004789
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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48pBlue Spine
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Explores the life and work of Baird whose achievements have had a lasting impact in the field of science and technology. Baird , the Scottish engineer gave the first public demonstration of television before an amazed world.
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A vision of the future
Early life
Growing interests
A move to college
Early career
Determined to win
Inventions before Baird
An important breakthrough
Return to London
A public demonstration
A new era
New ideas
Forging ahead
Rival systems
Catching up
Decisions
Picking himself up again
The final disappointment
Baird's legacy
A television revolution
Timeline
Places to visit and furthur reading
Glossary
Index
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043110445X Hb.
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| 005226 | 921/BAI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007791
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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32pBlack Spine
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The Life and World of
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Presents an account of Cleopatra’s life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.
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Who was Cleopatra?
Princess Cleopatra
Growing up in Alexandria
Cleopatra the Queen
A dramatic entrance
Caesar meets his match
Plans to rule the western world
Shattered dreams
Cleopatra returns to Egypt
Antony and Cleopatra
A new family
The death of Cleopatra
After Cleopatra
Glossary
Timeline
Further reading and websites
Places to visit
Index
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0431147744 Hb.
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| 008192 | 921/CLE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007799
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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32pBlack Spine
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The Life and World of
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Presents an account of Julius Caesar’s life, from birth to death, and explores his impact on history and the world.
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Who was Julius Caesar?
Caesar's early life
Growing up in Rome
A Greek adventure
Growing power
Climbing up
Caesar and the Triumvirate
Caesar the great general
Who will rule?
Crossing the Rubicon
Caesar the dictator
One demand too many
After Julius Caesar
Glossary
Timeline
Further reading and websites
Places to visit
Index
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0431147752 Hb.
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| 008190 | 921/CAE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007801
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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32pBlack Spine
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The Life and World of
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Presents an overview of Montezuma’s life as well as his influence on history and the world.
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Who was Montezuma?
Montezuma's early life
Warfare and games
Aztec society
Montezuma the emperor
Family life
Montezuma's empire
Warnings from the gods
Strangers on the coast
Montezuma's panics
The death of Montezuma
The end of the Aztec Empire
After Montezuma
Glossary
Timeline
Further reading and websites
Index
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0431147639 Hb.
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| 008189 | 921/MON | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006634
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pOrange Spine
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Groundbreakers
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Traces the journeys and discoveries of the thirteenth-century Italian explorer who traveled overland from Italy to China.
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Opening up the world
Marco Polo's world
The Mongol Empire
Trade across the world
The Polos first go east
A new adventure
A change of plan
The hazards of travel
Across the Roof of the World
The Taklamakan Desert
At the court of the Great Khan
Khanbaliq and the wonders of Cathay
Missions to Mongol lands
Beyond the empire
The journey home
Strangers in Venice
Marco's marriage and later life
Explorers who followed
The legacy of Marco Polo
Map of the Polo's travels
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0431104697 Pb.
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| 007098 | 921/POL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006631
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pOrange Spine
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Groundbreakers
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A biographical introduction to the life of an English women explorer who became the first European to visit parts of Gabon in West Africa.
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An adventurer in Africa
A lonely childhood
Teaching herself
The dutiful daughter
A taste of Africa
A new life
Sailing away
Journey inland
Return to the coast
The second expedition
To the mouth of the Ogowe
Among the Fang
The Throne of Thunder
Return to England
A political figure
To Africa again
A nurse once more
Death in South Africa
The legacy of Mary Kingsley
Map of Mary Kingsley's journeys
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0431104964 Pb.
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| 007099 | 921/KIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004006
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Great Britain, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 1995.
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32pBlue Spine
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Usborne Starting Point History
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Filled with fun and facts about ancient Egypt. Contains web site recommendations where more information is to be found about ancient Egypt.
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Who built the pyramids?
Why are pyramids pyramid shaped?
What was inside a pyramid?
Why did they stop building pyramids?
Who ruled Egypt?
Where did the Egyptians live?
What were their houses like?
Did they care about fashion?
What was Egyptian food like?
How did the Egyptians get around?
What did the Egyptians do for fun?
Did the Egyptians believe in God?
Where did they worship their Gods and Goddesses?
What were their towns and cities like?
Could the Egyptians read and write?
Index and answers
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746053878 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 000159 | 932/REI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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