Stephen Krensky
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"Did you know that for thousands of year chocolate was only available as a drink and not a sold candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War were given rations of hot chocolate? Now you can become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the history of hot chocolate!"--back cover.
17) Daniel Boone
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"Daniel Boone was a hunter and a woodsman. Find out how he explored the unknown lands beyond the Appalachian Mountains, especially the area known as Kentucky. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
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"Directed by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark teamed up in 1805 to explore the land included in the Louisiana Purchase. Find out how the findings from their two-year expedition Corps of Discovery set the stage for later settlement of the American West. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
19) Henry Hudson
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"British captain Henry Hudson investigated the eastern coast of North America. Find out how he explored the river that would someday bear his name-the Hudson River. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
20) Zebulon Pike
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"Born at a time when the American Revolutionary War was raging, Zebulon Pike grew up to lead expeditions west to find the sources of the Mississippi, Arkansas, and Red Rivers. Find out how his published journal made him a popular figure during his lifetime. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--