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In the spring of 1895, Bud is excited for his Cadet Corps team to compete in the end-of-the-year drills competition at his school. His company is the favorite to win, but can they pull it off? This historical fiction book is based on a story by the African-American poet and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this 32-page historical fiction book features hi-lo text, full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.

Un libro para jóvenes curiosos dispuestos a desvelar los 22 misterios de la historia sin resolver. ¿Sabes cuántos aviones han desaparecido al sobrevolar el Triángulo de las Bermudas? ¿Existe de verdad el monstruo del lago Ness?, ¿son reales sus fotografías? ¿Sabías que, en tiempos de la Antigua Roma, desapareció una legión entera y nadie supo nunca qué fue de los soldados? ¿Sabías que años después, en China, se encontraron escritos que podrían demostrar que reaparecieron allí, en la otra punta del mundo? ¿Crees que Nicolas Flamel llegó a crear la piedra filosofal? Aquí...

- Tintin is a world famous series with 75 years of staying power! The series' enduring popularity is evident from its elaborate website (www.tintin.com) that offers Tintin news and information in five different languages. The news section of the site indicates that in addition the ongoing publication of new books about the series and about the author's life, Tintin art exhibitions and theatrical adaptations continue worldwide. The site also includes a list of retailers who carry Tintin products, and its own online store which offers a generous helping of books, apparel, accessories, toys,...

Why did the Civil War begin? Which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they move through this fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The easy-to-read text, engaging facts, and vivid images and illustrations help highlight some of the aspects that led up to the Civil War including the slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The accessible table of contents works in conjunction with the supportive...