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Armstrong's moon rock

Armstrong's moon rock

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Armstrong's moon rock in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong's life and his most famous achievement in a story format. Wonderful illustrations help recount his famous and historic first steps on the Moon.

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Cleopatra's coin

Cleopatra's coin

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of Cleopatra's coin to Digby and his sister Hannah. This book relates the biography of the young pharoah queen, Cleopatra, and her historic rule of Egypt in the format of a story. Vivid illustrations help recount her relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and her sad end.

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Columbus's chart

Columbus's chart

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Columbus's chart is discovered by Digby and his sister Hannah in Mr. Rummage's market stall. This inspires Mr. Rummage to tell them the story of the explorer Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and his discovery of the New World.

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Galileo's Telescope

Galileo's Telescope

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Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Galileo’s telescope in Mr. Rummage’s flea market stall. This book relates the biography of astronomer Galileo in a charming fictional storyline. Wonderful illustrations help tell the story of Galileo’s life and historic discoveries.

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Julius Caesar's Sandals

Julius Caesar's Sandals

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Get ready for excitement and suspense as Digby and his sister Hannah’s latest find takes them to ancient Rome. After discovering the famous general's sandals during their latest visit to Mr. Rummage’s antiques market stall, the two adventurous youngsters are whisked away into the fascinating life story of Gaius Julius Caesar.

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Leonardo's palette

Leonardo's palette

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Leonardo's palette is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. The owner, Mr. Rummage, relates the biography of the great Leonardo da Vinci to young Digby and Hannah. Da Vinci's masterpieces and inventions are recounted accompanied by colorful illustrations.

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Marco Polo's silk purse

Marco Polo's silk purse

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Marco Polo's silk purse in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of traveler Marco Polo's life and his most famous achievement in a story format. Wonderful illustrations help recount his famous and historic travels to China.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s microphone

Martin Luther King Jr.'s microphone

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
edition:Paperback
also available: Hardcover
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Local merchant Mr. Rummage tells the story of Martin Luther King's microphone to Digby and his sister Hannah. This book relates the biography of the civil rights leader and his inspirational message in the format of a story. Vivid illustrations help recount his famous speeches and peaceful protests.

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Mozart's Wig

Mozart's Wig

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Mozart’s wig is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. Pleased with their find, young Digby and his sister Hannah are thrilled when Mr. Rummage tells them all about the life of this legendary composer. Wonderful illustrations help recount the exciting story of Mozart’s work and achievements.

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Queen Victoria's Diamond

Queen Victoria's Diamond

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The queen’s diamond is the next big find for Digby and his sister at Mr. Rummage’s market stall. Such a find has the vendor telling the children a wonderfully engaging story about England’s most famous monarch. Easy-to-follow text will engage even the most hesitant readers.

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Shakespeare's quill

Shakespeare's quill

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Shakespeare's quill is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. The owner, Mr. Rummage, relates the biography of the great playwright to young Digby and Hannah. The story brings Shakespeare's plays and characters into a modern setting encouraging involvement through drama and dress up.

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Sitting Bull's tomahawk

Sitting Bull's tomahawk

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Sitting Bull's tomahawk in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of the Native American chief's life and his most famous achievements in a story format. Wonderful illustrations help recount his historic words and actions.

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The Wright Brothers' glider

The Wright Brothers' glider

by Bailey & Foster
illustrated by Noyes
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The Wright Brothers' glider is discovered by Digby and his sister Hannah in Mr. Rummage's market stall. This inspires Mr. Rummage to tell them the story of the brothers' life and of their invention. Colorful illustrations help recount the exciting story of the race to be the first to make a flying machine.

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