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âThese books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.â âNew York Times
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Meet Underground Railroad abductor Harriet Tubman in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!
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Araminta Ross was an enslaved woman born in Delaware. After years of backbreaking...
The ninth book in the bestselling series tells the story of John Wesley Powell, the one-armed geologist who explored the Grand Canyon
John Wesley Powell (1834–1902) always had the spirit of adventure in him. As a young man, he traveled all over the United States exploring. When the Civil War began, Powell went to fight for the Union, and even after he lost most of his right arm, he continued to fight until the war was over. In 1869
...He thanks the slow-moving family walking in front of him on the sidewalk....
From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following.
Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit
..."My tendency to make up stories and lie compulsively for the sake of my own amusement takes up a good portion of my day and provides me with a peace of mind not easily attainable in this economic climate." — Chelsea Handler, from Chapter 10 of Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
It's no lie: Chelsea Handler...
The owl is one of nature’s most captivating creatures. In this enchanting guide, artist Matt Sewell brings to life fifty species from around the world. From the adorable Eurasian Pygmy Owl, small enough to fit in your pocket, to the Great Gray Owl, celebrated for its size and elegance—these charming illustrations are sure to delight anyone intrigued by these wise and...
Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying...
Are you a beginner to the world of shadow puppetry, looking for simple creatures to create? Or are you looking to become a pro at shadow art and up your game to create more complex shadow puppets with friends and family? If so then this is the book for you!
Shadow...
For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and...
Critically acclaimed memoirist Wade Rouse has gathered some of America's best known humorists- authors, comedians, and actors-to offer biting commentary on what it means to share a life, and a heart, with a dog. From battling for bed space to trying to transform a pampered NYC pup into a Texas rawhide, and from helping a shelter rescue navigate
...15) Christmas Jokes
Christmas just wouldn't be the same without jokes.
Christmas Jokes is packed with over 300 side-splittingly hilarious jokes all about the festive season.
It's guaranteed to have children chuckling through carols, tittering under the tinsel, sniggering at Santa, laughing all the way to Lapland and keeping the whole family giggling long after the cracker jokes have run out.
19) Dear Bob and Sue
Inspirational and just plain fun, the words of celebrities, scholars, and comedians, coupled with the insight of students young and old, reveal teaching to be among the noblest of professions. Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes is a reminder of the importance of teachers—and the tough job they have in training young minds . . . while keeping their wits about them.