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Author: Lawrence R. Samuel Publisher: Syracuse University Press ISBN: 0815651457 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 273
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From April 1964 to October 1965, some 52 million people from around the world flocked to the New York World’s Fair, an experience that lives on in the memory of many individuals and in America’s collective consciousness. Taking a perceptive look back at “the last of the great world’s fairs,” Samuel offers a vivid portrait of this seminal event and of the cultural climate that surrounded it. He also counters critics’ assessments of the fair as the “ugly duckling” of global expositions. Opening five months after President Kennedy’s assassination, the fair allowed millions to celebrate international fellowship while the conflict in Vietnam came to a boil. This event was perhaps the last time so many from so far could gather to praise harmony while ignoring cruel realities on such a gargantuan scale. This world’s fair glorified the postwar American dream of limitless optimism even as a counterculture of sex, drugs, and rock `n` roll came into being. It could rightly be called the last gasp of that dream: The End of the Innocence. Samuel’s work charts the fair from inception in 1959 to demolition in 1966 and provides a broad overview of the social and cultural dynamics that led to the birth of the event. It also traces thematic aspects of the fair, with its focus on science, technology, and the world of the future. Accessible, entertaining, and informative, the book is richly illustrated with contemporary photographs.
Author: Sonny Varela Publisher: ISBN: 9781494904043 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 0
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"It's not fair!" This is the lament of countless children when they perceive that a sibling or classmate is receiving more. Do special needs for one mean less love for another? This is the question explored in this short children's story of three zoo animals. They learn that being equally loved doesn't necessarily mean that they're treated the exact same. Rather, true love is expressed when each animal gets what they need.
Author: Jennifer Dussling Publisher: Astra Publishing House ISBN: 1575651319 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. All the kids get bigger allowances than Marco. And they do fewer chores! It's just not fair! How can Marco convince his Dad to give him the raise he knows he deserves? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Bar Graphs)
Author: Lindsey Wilson Publisher: ISBN: 9781736177709 Category : Languages : en Pages : 22
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Yazmin is excited about school today because she gets to be the classroom helper. Her teacher, Mr. Walker will be teaching a lesson on fairness, and Yazmin will be right there to help her friends understand why fairness is so important. The book Fair is Fair, Isn't It? is ideal for parents, families, schools and communities on the journey to support children in understanding the concept of equity by introducing a new perspective of fairness. The book captures diverse racial representation, with the leading character being an African American girl who is on an adventure to help her classmates explore fairness. Fair is Fair, Isn't it? is a great way to began or continue to have conversations with children surrounding fairness.
Author: Dee Garretson Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250168686 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 208
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Lady Mina Tretheway knows she’s destined for greater things than her fancy boarding school, where she’s being taught to be a proper English lady. It’s 1918, and war is raging across Europe. Unlike her father and brother, who are able to assist in the war effort, Mina is stuck sorting out which fork should be used with which dinner course. When Mina receives a telegram that’s written in code, she finally has her chance to do something big. She returns to her childhood home of Hallington Manor, joined by a family friend, Lord Andrew Graham, and a dashing and mysterious young American, Lucas. The three of them must band together to work on a dangerous project that could turn the tide of the war. Thrilled that she gets to contribute to the war effort at least, Mina jumps headfirst into the world of cryptic messages, spycraft, and international intrigue. She, Lucas, and Andrew have to work quickly, because if they don’t succeed, more soldiers will disappear into the darkness of war.
Author: Tony Dungy Publisher: Harvest House Publishers ISBN: 0736973249 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Fair Play Is Always the Right Way Austin loves playing flag football for the Trentwood Tigers. There is only one problem. His team has lost six games in a row, and he doesn't like losing. At his next game, Austin's teammate has a plan to trick the other team. It works, but Austin knows his team cheated to win. Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Austin the most important thing about football isn't winning—it's playing fair. When his team takes the field for their next game, will Austin choose to cheat again, or will he stand up for what's right? What would you do if you were in Austin's shoes? *** Join the Team! The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.
Author: Anita Harper Publisher: Piccadilly Press Limited ISBN: 9781853408977 Category : Brothers and sisters Languages : en Pages : 32
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A girl cat, resenting the preferential treatment enjoyed by her new baby brother, finds that she does get to do some things he cannot.
Author: Leon Garfield Publisher: Hachette Children's Books Australia ISBN: 9780340366783 Category : Boys Languages : en Pages : 26
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Two orphans are lured to an immense mansion by a mysterious dog where, because of their compassion, hard work, patience, and kindness, they make the transformation from rags to riches.
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