Washoe County Library System

Publisher

Viking

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 4

Language

English

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Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
306.766 BAUSUM 2015
1 available

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"That's the Stonewall. The Stonewall Inn. Pay attention. History walks through that door. In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens. The Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run, filthy, overpriced bar in...

2) Our country's Presidents: a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency

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Publisher

National Geographic Partners, LLC

Language

English

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Presidents Day for Kids

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Duncan/Traner Community Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 923.173 BAUSUM 2017
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Verdi Community Library and Nature Center - Children's Nonfiction
J 923.173 BAUSUM 2017
1 available

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National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. It features comprehensive profiles of the 43 former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms. Information about the 2016 president-elect is also included. Thematic spreads cover a variety of topics...

3) Stubby the war dog: the true story of World War 1's bravest dog

Author

Series

National Geographic kids

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

[2014]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 940.483 BAUSUM 2014
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 940.483 BAUSUM 2014
1 available

Verdi Community Library and Nature Center - Children's Nonfiction
J 940.483 BAUSUM 2014
1 available

Description

American soldier J. Robert Conroy befriended a stray dog while training to fight in WWI. They bonded so closely that Conroy smuggled him to Europe, where Stubby accompanied Conroy's regiment on the Western Front.

4) Our country's Presidents: all you need to know about the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama

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Publisher

National Geographic

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 7

Language

English

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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 923.173 BAUSUM 2013
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Complete with period paintings and photos, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every president in the history of the United States, along with a review of Air Force One, the Secret Service, and a look at the various Presidential retreats.