Kennedy's Last Days: The Assassination That Defined a Generation

On a sunny day in Dallas, Texas, at the end of a campaign trip, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is assassinated by an angry, lonely drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes briefly, but is hunted down, captured, and then shot dead while in police custody.
"Kennedy's Last Days" is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the twentieth century. Author Bill O'Reilly vividly describes the Kennedy family's life in the public eye, the crises facing the president around the world and at home, the nation's growing fascination with their vigorous, youthful president, and finally, the shocking events leading up to his demise.
Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's best-selling historical thriller "Killing Kennedy," with an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, and art on every spread, "Kennedy's Last Days "is history that reads like a thriller. This exciting book will captivate adults and young readers alike.

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Sailing the Unknown: Around the World with Captain Cook

In 1768, an 11-year-old sailor named Nicholas took to the seas with British explorer James Cook on a 3-year expedition of discovery, venturing into an uncharted world filled with strange lands, mysterious peoples, and peculiar creatures. Sailing the Unknown, written by Michael J. Rosen in the shorthand style of a historical journal and illustrated with panoramic vistas by Maria Cristina Pritelli, depicts this historic journey from the viewpoint of young Nick.

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This Morning Sam Went to Mars: A Book about Paying Attention

Eight-year-old Sam is always daydreaming about exploring space and the deepest seas, which is awesome--except when he's supposed to be focusing on schoolwork or stuff at home. It seems like all he hears is, "Focus, Sam!" and "Pay attention!" The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam's favorite strategy? Make time for imagination!

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Who Are the Jedi? ( Star Wars: Clone Wars)

Step into the exciting world of the Clone Wars! With dynamic interactive text and an exciting new design, DK's "Star Wars" series brings the world of the Clone Wars alive in a new way for young readers. Now parents and teachers can promote reading with books kids want to pick up -- and won't want to put down!
"Who Are the Jedi?"
How can you become a Jedi? What are the Force and the Jedi Council? What color lightsabers do Jedi carry? Young fans will explore these questions and more in this exciting guide to the secrets of the brave and powerful Jedi, following them on their death-defying missions, battles, duels, and adventures.

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