L. L. Owens

Brothers at War
When the Civil War breaks out between the North and the South, Kentucky brothers Sam and Ned disagree about which side they should fight for. Sam chooses the South because that is his home, and Ned chooses to fight for the North because he believes in their cause. Can these two survive the war? And if they do, will they ever be able to see each other's point of view?

Hi-Lo: RL 1.9; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2000; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5306-8; RLB ISBN 0-7807-9651-9.

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Bigfoot: The Legend Lives On
During a family camping trip to Mount Rainier National Park, 11-year-old Ben tracks Bigfoot. Help him sort through the legends surrounding one of the world's most mysterious creatures! Informational sidebars are included throughout to add real-world context to the story.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.1; IL 4–6. Perfection Learning, 1999; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-2867-5; RLB ISBN 0-7807-7830-8.

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The Code of the Drum
After losing his father in a Civil War battle, Jacob finds his way to his dad's former army camp and begs to join its ranks. Captain Wagner reluctantly gives Jacob a chance to become the unit's new drummer boy. Can Jacob handle the pressure of leading men into battle with the call of the drum?

Hi-Lo: RL 2.2; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2000; 54 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5310-6; RLB ISBN 0-7807-9654-3.

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A Pirate Tale
It's the early 1700s, just outside of London, and ten-year-old Mary Read is trying on boys' clothing in a little room above the Boar's Head Inn. Find out how the clothes help her start a new life on the pirate ship Revenge!

Hi-Lo: RL 2.1; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2000; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-2856-8; RLB ISBN 0-7807-7841-3.

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The Spirit of the Wild West
Nine-year-old Emma's dream of meeting Annie Oakley comes true at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Emma even gets to be part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show!

Hi-Lo: RL 1.8; IL 2–4. Perfection Learning, 1999; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-2854-3; RLB ISBN 0-7807-7850-2.

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Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life
Abraham Lincoln had an interesting young life, an impressive career, a tough presidency, and an early death at the hands of an assassin. This book explores all these phases of his life—and more.

Hi-Lo: RL 2.8; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2000; 55 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5162-6; RLB ISBN 0-7807-9307-2.

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America's Civil War
Learn why the American Civil War came about, why U.S. citizens were willing to fight each other, what major battles occurred, and how the war finally ended.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.5; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2000; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5300-9; RLB ISBN 0-7807-9647-0.

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Eye on Ancient Egypt
See how the people of ancient Egypt lived, and learn about the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, King Tut, and Cleopatra!

Hi-Lo: RL 2.2; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 1999; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-2855-1; RLB ISBN 0-7807-7836-7.

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The Great Aztecs
Learn about the history and culture of the ancient Aztecs. Topics include how people lived, what kids liked to do, Aztec arts and religion, and the Spanish Conquest.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.5; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2002; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5742-x; RLB ISBN 0-7569-0910-4.

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The Inca Empire
Learn about the history and culture of the ancient Incas. Topics include the origins of the Incas, family life, Incan architecture, civil war, and the Spanish Conquest.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.4; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2002; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5743-8; RLB ISBN 0-7569-0911-2.

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Inside Ancient Rome
Learn about the history and culture of ancient Rome. Topics include the birth of the city, everyday life, the Colosseum, Pompeii, and Julius Caesar.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.4; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2002; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5621-0; RLB ISBN 0-7569-0457-9.

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Looking Back at Ancient Greece
Learn about the history and culture of ancient Greece. Topics include Greek mythology, daily life, famous ancient Greeks, Alexander the Great, and the Olympic Games.

Hi-Lo: RL 4.3; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2002; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5636-9; RLB ISBN 0-7569-0583-4.

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The Mysterious Ancient Maya
Learn about the history and culture of the ancient Maya. Topics include city life, mythology, religion, arts and sciences, and the Spanish Conquest.

Hi-Lo: RL 3.9; IL 2–6. Perfection Learning, 2002; 56 pages; PB ISBN 0-7891-5732-2; RLB ISBN 0-7569-0861-2.

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Uniquely Missouri
See what makes Missouri a one-of-a-kind state. In the book, you will find maps to help you find the most popular Missouri destinations, a Missouri folktale, and all kinds of fascinating facts about Missouri's unique people, culture, food, businesses, government, sports teams — and more!

Ages 8–10. Heinemann Library, 2004; 48 pages; PB ISBN 1-4034-4510-9; RLB ISBN 1-4034-4495-1.

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