David S. Reynolds' book examines the twin legacies of the Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, and the ...

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After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine at that ...

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Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as ...