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Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely believed to have ended slavery in the United States, it actually only freed slaves in the states that were not part of the Union. However, by making the war more explicitly about slavery and allowing Afr
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The Civil War was a pivotal event in American history. Readers gain insight about both the war itself and how those telling its story shape our understanding. Topics covered include the complicated, troubling history of slavery in the United States a
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Seeing that it is one of the foundations upon which our country is built, it is no surprise that most Americans are familiar with the Declaration of Independence. However, much misinformation about it persists. For instance, it was only adopted, not
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Not all dolphins live in the salty ocean. River dolphins have adapted to life in freshwater rivers. In Asia, the Ganges River dolphin and the Indus River dolphin make their homes in those rivers throughout India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Inte
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Burmese pythons are a favorite among snake owners. A full-grown Burmese python can grow to be 20 feet long. In the wild, these snakes start off life in the trees. As they get grow they spend most of their time on the ground hunting for food or in the
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Bengal tigers are impressive animals. These powerful hunters prowl the forests and fields of India and parts of Southeast Asia. Readers will explore this huge cat's world, including its life cycle, hunting methods, and favorite foods. They will expan
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Camels are perfectly designed for the desert habitat. Readers find out what special adaptations make this so, and uncover the truth about the humps on a camels back. They will also discover the difference between Bactrian and dromedary camels. Reader
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Yaks are long-haired relatives of the cow. They live in the icy Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and in parts of Mongolia and Russia. For thousands of years, people have used domesticated yaks for milk, food, fiber, and fuel, as well as beasts of burd
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Known for their plaintive calls that sound like a human infant, bush babies, or lesser galagos as they are sometimes known, make their homes in the trees of Africa. They have large, bat-like ears and huge eyes that are especially suited to hearing an
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A favorite snake among the pet trade, green tree pythons are also quite at home in their natural habitat—high up in the trees. In this fact-filled volume, readers will find out the special, telltale way a green tree python wraps itself around a bra