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1) The first Thanksgiving: separating fact from fiction

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Mavrikis, Peter

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Fact vs. fiction in U.S. history

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"Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America's favorite holidays"--

2) Christopher Columbus and the Americas: separating fact from fiction

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Mavrikis, Peter

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Fact vs. fiction in U.S. history

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"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage"--

3) Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth

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Mavrikis, Peter

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Extreme Explorers

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The amount of available oxygen at the highest place on Earth is just under 7%. Explorers risk their lives and test their lungs traveling to these great heights atop mountains. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to find out!

4) Explorers of the Deepest Places on Earth

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Mavrikis, Peter

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Extreme Explorers

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Did you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves, and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a glimpse of the world deep below the earth's surface? Turn the pages to find out!

5) Fossils

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Mavrikis, Peter

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Surprising Science

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How do we know about prehistoric humans and dinosaurs who walked on Earth millions of years ago? Fossils give us knowledge about all these ancient stories that have been buried with time. What can we learn from fossils? Readers will be surprised as they find out from this colorful, easy introduction to science concepts.

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Peter Mavrikis

1) The first Thanksgiving: separating fact from fiction

2) Christopher Columbus and the Americas: separating fact from fiction

3) Explorers of the Highest Places on Earth

4) Explorers of the Deepest Places on Earth

5) Fossils