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by Richard Peck When Rosie and her farm family receive invitations to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago from Aunt Euterpe, the edges of their worlds dissolve. Fancy Aunt Euterpe is in for a shock as her country relatives bring with them challenges to their understanding of their aunt's new culture. What new treasures will spark curiosity, wonder, and awe in the minds of the children? What new inventions are being showcased at the fair? What famous people will they meet? What treasure will they find? What surprise waits at the end? Fair Weather transports the reader into 1893, sharing laughter and family fun. Research Links: Order this
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by Gene Wilder World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 The World's Columbian Exposition - Chicago 1893 Scenes from the 1893 World's Fair The Columbian Exposition Sample Page from the Kids' Wings Unit Literature
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