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Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of . . . the Cog!

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Think a cog is just a circle with spikes? Think again! Cogs have been used to map the stars, travel along the Great Wall, and even race in the Tour de France.  This Mighty Models title highlights ten important key moments in which the… Read More
Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of . . . the Lever!

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Kids will discover the importance of the lever and its crucial role in history from ancient civilizations to the modern day; perfect for fans of The Highlights Book of How and The New Way Things Work. Think a lever is… Read More

Christine Van Zandt

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Christine Van Zandt is a literary editor, writer, and author of A Brief History of Underpants. She writes the quarterly “Ask an Editor” column for SCBWI’s Kite Tales blog and reviews children’s books for Good Reads with Ronna. Her education includes a master’s degree in English literature with a specialization in children’s literature. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of . . . the Cog!

by Christine Van Zandt, Illustrated by Karen Crosbie

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Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of . . . the Lever!

by Christine Van Zandt, Illustrated by Lesley Breen

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