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I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature
by Jennifer Ward  Synopsis Oh, what fun a child can have by jumping in mud puddles, collecting bugs, and listening to the birds And yet, many children today have become so occupied with TV, computers, and video games, that unstructured, outdoor play is sadly becoming a thing of...
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As Good as Anybody
by Richard Michelson Publisher Comments MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality. Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a...
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Life of a Car
by Susan Steggall Publisher Comments Many things happen in the life of a car: it’s built, sold, driven, washed . . . sometimes it even crashes! In this book, preschoolers see all of these events, and in the end learn that an old car can even be recycled to start anew. Each two-page...
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Face to Face with Wolves (Face to Face with Animals)
by Jim Brandenburg Synopsis The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you're face to face...
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Face to Face with Wolves (Face to Face with Animals)
by Jim Brandenburg Synopsis The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you're face to face...
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The Way Toys Work: The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch a Sketch, Boomerang, and More
by Ed Sobey and Woody Sobey Publisher Comments Profiling 50 of the world’s most popular playthings (including their history, trivia, and the technology involved) this guide uncovers the hidden science of toys. Discover how an Etch A Sketch writes on its gray screen, why a boomerang returns...
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Face to Face with Whales (Face to Face with Animals)
by Flip Nicklin Synopsis Photographer Flip Nicklin brings youngsters face to face with whales as they communicate, nurse their young, and surface dramatically for air. Full color....
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Quiz Whiz
by Tom Jackson Publisher Comments Filled with four hundred questions and answers about core subjects, Quiz Whiz is the perfect book for inquisitive young children. The book is structured so that readers can try the quizzes first before flipping to the quick-answer section at the back. Or...
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I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much: And Other Questions about Life Cycles (I Wonder Why)
by Belinda Weber Publisher Comments Why do kangaroos have pouches? How do penguin eggs stay warm? Children cannot fail to learn about all types of life cycles when they pick up this intriguing and entertaining book....
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Napoleon (Tras Los Pasos de . . .)
by Jean-michel Dequeker-fergon Publisher Comments Whether epic tale or legendary quest, the narrative texts in this series are adapted in a captivating style for each period, allowing the reader to track heroes and share their adventures, discover great civilizations, and learn about world...
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Tarantulas Up Close (Zoom in on Animals!)
by Carmen Bredeson Synopsis Another new title in Carmen Bredesons ZOOM IN ON ANIMALS! series, this book showcases the largest spiders in the world, tarantulas. Learn how these amazing animals live and eat through easy-to-read text and exciting up-close photographs on every spread...
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United Tweets of America: 50 State Birds: Their Stories, Their Glories
by Hudson Talbott Publisher Comments A hilarious tribute to state birds Welcome to the United Tweets Pageant This colorful parade of state birds competing to be Top Tweet will have readers of all ages laughing aloud. From Alabamaas Yellowhammer to Wyomingas Western Meadowlark, each bird is...
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Americans Who Tell the Truth
by Robert Shetterly Synopsis Stunning portraits and stirring words of brave citizens from all walks of life. As we in the United States have the right to speak the truth, we also have the need to be told the truth. Americans have used this freedom to motivate and empower others to...
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Alfred's Nose
by Vivienne Flesher Publisher Comments Everyone loves Alfred—with his silly, round face and his big, wet, sloppy kisses. Everyone except Alfred. Alfred especially doesn't like his nose. It's just not a true dog nose. Maybe a costume could give him a new look. Or perhaps a mask. Can...
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One Tiny Turtle Audio: Read, Listen, & Wonder (Read, Listen, & Wonder)
by Nicola Davies Publisher Comments Each paperback title includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity guided by...
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Michael Jordan (Matt Christopher Legends in Sports)
by Glenn Stout Synopsis Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and his short stint in minor league baseball. This reissue...
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A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy
by Emma Jackson Publisher Comments For as long as she could remember, Emma had wanted a dog. Instead, she got a fish, a hamster, and even a guinea pig. And although Emma loved all these pets, it was not the same as having a dog. Meanwhile, an abandoned puppy was brought to an animal...
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Henry Ford (Time for Kids Biographies)
by Dina (edt) El Nabli Publisher Comments As a young boy, Henry Ford was fascinated by technology and how objects worked. His childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery, and the rest is automotive and economic history. TIME For Kids&...
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Lions Up Close (Zoom in on Animals!)
by Carmen Bredeson Synopsis Author Carmen Bredeson expands her ZOOM IN ON ANIMALS! series, with an engaging book that takes the reader on an African safari to meet the king of the savannah. Through beautiful full-color up-close photographs and informative text, young readers will...
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Volcanoes (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2)
by Franklyn M Branley Publisher Comments Volcanoes are one of nature's great wonders. For years they can stand dormant, but once active they can erupt in tremendous explosions of power. Some eruptions are so big, they change the earth's climate. Luckily, geologists can now approximate when an...
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