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Product Description: Both real and fictional narrators serve as your tour guides on this fun and factual trip into American Symbols. Francis Scott Key, Ben Franklin, and James Madison offer insight on their roles in history and the resulting symbols, such as the National Anthem, that are still honored today...read more
By Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

Paperback:

9781404861701, titled "Celebrate America: A Guide to America's Greatest Symbols" | Picture Window Books, March 1, 2010, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Both real and fictional narrators serve as your tour guides on this fun and factual trip into American Symbols.

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After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

Paperback:

9781404830264 | Picture Window Books, April 30, 2008, cover price $3.95 | also contains El Papalote De Pablo

Library:

9781404827073 | Picture Window Books, August 1, 2006, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

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After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

Hardcover:

9781404845886 | Ina cdr edition (Picture Window Books, January 1, 2008), cover price $29.93

Paperback:

9781404819528 | Picture Window Books, April 30, 2008, cover price $3.95

Library:

9781404815865 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2006, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

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Reveals numerous, scientifically accurate and humorous facts about animals, such as cows giving more milk when music is played for them, mice and giraffes having the same number of neck bones, and albatrosses sleeping while they fly.
By Barbara Seuling and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837492 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.32 | About this edition: A collection of strange facts about animals.

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Presents a collection of trivia about money, organized into such categories as coins, paper money, and counterfeiting.
By Barbara Seuling and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837508 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.32 | About this edition: A collection of strange facts about money.

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Presents a collection of trivia about the presidents from George Washington through Theodore Roosevelt, organized chronologically by president.
By Barbara Seuling and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837485 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.32 | About this edition: Presents a collection of trivia about the presidents from George Washington through Theodore Roosevelt, organized chronologically by president.

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Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837195 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Describes the U.

A collection of trivia offers questions and answers on the most unusual physical aspects of planet Earth and outer space.
By Barbara Seuling and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837522 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.32 | About this edition: A collection of trivia offers questions and answers on the most unusual physical aspects of planet Earth and outer space.

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Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837188 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Describes the Lincoln Memorial and how it serves as a symbol of unity and freedom.

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Presents a collection of trivia about the human body, organized into such categories as a sound foundation, outer coverings, and beneath the surface.
By Barbara Seuling and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404837515 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007, cover price $25.32 | About this edition: A collection of amazing facts and statistics about the human body.

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Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.

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9781404826458 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2002, cover price $8.95

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9781404826427 | Picture Window Books, January 30, 2007, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Discusses the bald eagle and how it came to be the symbol for the United States.

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Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

Paperback:

9781404834675 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2002, cover price $8.95

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9781404831018 | Picture Window Books, January 30, 2007, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Examines the history and importance of the Liberty Bell, and discusses the building of the Liberty Bell Pavilion.

Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.
By Norman Pearl and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

Paperback:

9781404826472 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2004, cover price $8.95

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9781404826441 | Picture Window Books, January 30, 2007, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Discusses the history of the Pledge of Allegiance, its meaning, and changes in the text of it over the years.

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Describes how and why the Statue of Liberty was built and explains the symbolism behind parts of the statue.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

Paperback:

9781404822221 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2004, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: The Statue of Liberty is the tallest woman in the United States and one of the country’s most beloved symbols of freedom.

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9781404822160 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Describes how and why the Statue of Liberty was built and explains the symbolism behind parts of the statue.

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Explains how the Great Seal of the United States was developed as well as the symbolism of the objects depicted in the seal.
By Norman Pearl and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404822207 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2002, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Explains how the Great Seal of the United States was developed as well as the symbolism of the objects depicted in the seal.

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9781404822146 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Explains how the Great Seal of the United States was developed as well as the symbolism of the objects depicted in the seal.

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Explains what a national anthem is and tells how 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was composed and chosen to become the anthem of the United States.
By Norman Pearl and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

Paperback:

9781404822214 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2002, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Explains what a national anthem is and tells how 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was composed and chosen to become the anthem of the United States.

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9781404822153 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Explains what a national anthem is and tells how 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was composed and chosen to become the anthem of the United States.

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Provides a history of the American flag, noting the hows and whys of its changes over the years.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404822184 | Picture Window Books, July 1, 2002, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Examines the history of the flag of the United States.

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9781404822122 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Examines the history of the flag of the United States.

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Provides a history of the White House, including its many changes over the years and the most important rooms of the building.
By Mary Firestone and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404822238 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2004, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Provides a history of the White House, including its many changes over the years and the most important rooms of the building.

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9781404822177 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Provides a history of the White House, including its many changes over the years and the most important rooms of the building.

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Explains who wrote the United States Constitution, describes its three main parts, and relates why it is so important.
By Norman Pearl and Matthew Skeens (illustrator)

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9781404826465 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2004, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Examines all the events leading up to the signing of the Constitution.

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9781404826434 | Picture Window Books, August 11, 2006, cover price $25.99 | About this edition: Examines all the events leading up to the signing of the Constitution.

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9781404827028 | Picture Window Books, August 1, 2006, cover price $19.99

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A rambunctious child complains that the lifeguard is spoiling his fun until his little sister gets into trouble in the water.

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9781404815841 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2006, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: A rambunctious child complains that the lifeguard is spoiling his fun until his little sister gets into trouble in the water.

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