Charles Robinson
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Description
Chronicles the history of the Texas Rangers, dispelling myths, noting dark moments, and discussing their beginnings; their formal organization in 1835; their roles in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and war with the Comanches; and the changes wrought by the twentieth century.
3) The sonnets
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Description
Illustrations and an index of first lines accompany all one hundred and fifty four of Shakespeare's sonnets
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Pub. Date
c1995
Description
It was 1876, The Black Hills, which overlap the boundary between South Dakota and Wyoming, had become the last important battleground of a tragic war against the Indians. The Indians were to be trapped in a three-pronged attack by General Crook, General Terry, and Colonel Custer, but the rugged country - where the temperature could often dip thirty to forty degrees in just a few hours - thwarted almost every foray. By the time the campaign had ended,...
8) Ancient Rome
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Pub. Date
1984.
Description
An account of life in ancient Rome, from its founding through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire, including its history, art, and important people.
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Formats
Description
When Mary Lennox is sent from India to the moors of England to live with her uncle after losing her parents, not only does she discover a secret garden, but she also discovers the true meaning of family, friendship, and perseverance. This magical, timeless classic, originally published in 1911, is by the author of A Little Princess and Little Lord Faunteleroy.
11) Ancient Egypt
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Pub. Date
1984.
Description
Traces the history of ancient Egypt through the dynasties, describing daily life, farming and trade, religion, architecture, literature, and science.
12) Soup's uncle
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Soup volume 10
Description
A visit from Uncle Virus and his motorcycle gang stimulates Soup to new and ingenious schemes, involving a cache of moonshine, a motorcycle competition, and revenge on the dreaded Janice Riker.
13) Soup on wheels
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Soup volume 5
Description
Rob and Soup vie for the prize in their town's "Vermont Mardy Grah."
14) Soup in love
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Soup volume 12
Pub. Date
[1992]
Description
As Valentine's Day approaches their Vermont town of Learning, Soup and Rob experience several forms of love.
15) Soup on fire
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Soup volume 9
Description
Rob and Soup set in motion a wild scheme to catch the eye of the Hollywood talent scout visiting their small Vermont town.
16) Nekomah Creek
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Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Nine-year-old Robby loves his noisy and somewhat unconventional family, but unwanted attention from a counselor and a bully at school make him self-conscious about just how unconventional his family might look to outsiders.
18) Pioneer cat
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c1988
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When a young pioneer girl smuggles a cat aboard the wagon train taking her family from Missouri to Oregon, it turns out to be the best thing she could have done.
19) Soup on ice
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Soup volume 8
Pub. Date
[1985]
Description
Rob and Soup engineer an incredible appearance by Santa and his sleigh in their small Vermont town.
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Soup volume 6
Pub. Date
[1983]
Description
Anticipating the celebration of Miss Kelly Day in honor of the teacher of their one-room school in Learning, Vermont, Soup and Rob save the day from certain catastrophe at the hands of Dr. Elsa Pinkerton Uppit.