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Quick view Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past by Victoria Sherrow Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the Dogon people of Mali. Explore the ancient city of Jenne-jeno. Learn how computer technology has recreated the Kushite temples at Jebel Barkal and how... View Details
Quick view China: Land of Dragons and Emperors by Adeline Yen Mamh The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people... View Details
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Quick view Mao Zedong: The Rebel Who Lead a Revolution by Flora Geyer Born in Southern China in 1893, this farmer's son would rule the world's most populous country. The young Mao Zedong grew up in a world desperate to break with the ancient rules of the Qing dynasty. Mao challenged convention early in life, and was... View Details
Quick view China's Son: Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution by Da Chen Da Chen was born in China in 1962. The grandson of a landlord, he and his family were treated as outcasts in Communist China. In school, Da was an excellent student until a teacher told him that, because of his "family's crimes," he could never be more... View Details
Quick view Gandhi: My Life Is My Message by Jason Quinn How did this shy, unassuming lawyer transform himself into the leader of India s freedom movement? Renouncing wealth, ambition and comfort, Gandhi led by example, becoming one with the people he sought to free, facing imprisonment, hardship and... View Details
Quick view Gandhi by Amy Pastan Mohandas Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Although many thought that violence was the only way to fight this injustice, Gandhi successfully used his teachings of nonviolence and civil... View Details
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Quick view Killing Germs, Saving Lives: The Quest for the First Vaccines by Glen Phelan Killing Germs, Saving Lives traces the path to the creation of the vaccines that revolutionized modern medicine. Young readers learn of the background to this historic quest through fascinating profiles of the men and women whose breakthroughs changed... View Details
