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1) That's Not in My American History Book: A Compilation of Little-Known Events and Forgotten Heroes
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Audio
Pub. Date
c2000, 2004
Physical Desc
7 sound discs (8 hrs.)
Language
English
Description
History classes reduce America's story into a dry litany of dates, names, and places. That's Not in My American History Book tackles the messy details, reclaims disregarded heroes, and sets the record straight. This book explains why July 4th isn't really Independence Day, reveals 19th century mudslinging that labels Andrew Jackson a "murderer," and even unveils the only vice president with a number-one pop hit. With insight, wit, and irreverence,...
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The complete six part series featuring amazing contraptions from around the world. Wallace and Gromit take an enthusiastic look at some real-life cracking contraptions, from gadgets that help around the home to the mind-boggling world of space travel and much more in between. From their self-built television studio, Wallace introduces films of inventors from around the world, and unveils some of his very own creations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomson/Gale
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
An A to Z introduction to modern inventions such as computers, microwave, umbrella, zipper and many more. Each invention is introduced with a poem and includes detailed-filled expository text.
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The United States is in the grip of a crisis of bad history. Inaccurate interpretations and outright misrepresentations of the past-cultivated within and promoted by the conservative movement and right-wing media over the last several decades-hold sway among large numbers of Americans, damaging our public discourse. In Myth America, historians Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer have assembled an all-star team of historians to provide textured analysis...
Author
Publisher
Distributed by W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
x, 354 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
First published ten years ago, award-winning historian Ray Raphael's Founding Myths has since established itself as a landmark of historical myth-busting. With Raphael's trademark wit and flair, Founding Myths exposed the errors and inventions in America's most cherished tales, from Paul Revere's famous ride to Patrick Henry's "Liberty or Death" speech. For the thousands who have been captivated by Raphael's eye-opening accounts, history has never...
8) Drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drones are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring...
9) 3-D printers
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics! A timeline, a glossary, and an index...
12) Inventions
Author
Series
Publisher
color illustrations
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that kids can be inventors? And that wild animals also invent? Or that lots of inventions were created by accident?
14) Skybreaker
Author
Series
Matt Cruse volume 2
Publisher
Eos
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 16
Physical Desc
369 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Matt Cruse, a student at the Airship Academy, and Kate de Vries, a young heiress, team up with a gypsy and a daring captain, to find a long-lost airship, rumored to carry a treasure beyond imagination.
Author
Publisher
Modern Library
Pub. Date
2009, c2008
Edition
2009 Modern Library ed., 1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 188 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the ways in which history has been used to influence people and government, focusing on how reportage of past events has been manipulated to justify religious movements and political campaigns.
Author
Series
The Questioneers volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rosie's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.
Author
Series
Timothy Dinoman volume 2
Publisher
Graphic Universe, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
199 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tech celebrity Ellis Heron is about to throw a worldwide party to celebrate his success.
So when Timothy Dinoman discovers crooks have been using robots with Heron tech, he's excited to stop whoever is stealing from the famous inventor. He'll catch a thief and save Heron's celebration! But what if Heron's robot dance squad hides a sinister secret?