Judith St. George
2) Sacagawea
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Tells the story of the Shoshoni Indian girl who served as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Northwest in 1805-1806.
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Details surrounding the four successful and seven unsuccessful assassination attempts on the lives of American presidents. Four chapters focus on the deaths of Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy. The fifth chapter, includes brief sketches of botched or foiled assassination attempts against Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. Ages 10-up.
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[2005]
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In 1776 Thomas Jefferson put his quill to paper and the Declaration of Independence sprang to life. Follow the Declaration's journey over the next two centuries, surviving eight wars and travelling through five states on horseback, boat, railcar, and tank to its current home in the National Archives.
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[2007]
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Brought up in a world filled with wealth and privilege on a large family estate, young Franklin Roosevelt had an exciting childhood and a special mentor in his famous uncle who helped lead him to become the man he was and the great politician he turned out to be.
20) Mystery Isle
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2007.
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Twelve-year-old Kim and her great-grandfather are alone in their family's mansion on Shag Island when they begin to hear strange music and see bright flashing lights, and realize they might be in grave danger.