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Biscotti is the sweetest dog on the sanctuary, but Punch, the pig, doesn't think so. According to Punch, Biscotti is mean and bites. Then one day, something happens to make Punch change his mind. Read on to find out how Biscotti saved Punch. --Provided by publisher.
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The school needed a pig and they needed one badly. Finally, someone told them about Queen Shinobi and they called to arrange a visit. Queen Shinobi was asked to participate in a kiss-the-pig contest with the principal. This is her story. The story of how Shinobi went to school. --Provided by publisher.
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Fiona lived her life in the woods, living wild, deep in the forest outside of Houston. Things went fine for years, then she had babies, then she was mercilessly hunted. This is the true story of how Fiona went from living in the wild to living on the sanctuary. Don't miss it. --Provided by publisher.
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Brenda Van Niekerk
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2017.
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1 online resource
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Teach your kids to make basic candy. Step by step instructions show kids how make the candy. A few of the recipes included are:Fruity Fudge, Scottish Macaroons, Crisp Marshmallow Squares, Uncooked Coconut Ice, Chocolate Caramel Turtles. --Provided by publisher.
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She's got two days," Animal Control told my wife. "After that, we have to shoot her."My wife was upset. How was she going to catch a pig who was living in the woods in two days? Faced with a seemingly impossible task, my wife began to plan. She recruited my son to help, and they set out to rescue Coco. --Provided by publisher.
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Nomad Press
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2012
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"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics-the science of designing, building, and operating robots-gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write "pencil and paper" computer programs, while later chapters show them how...
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Walter Parks
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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Teach your child to memorize an age old poem. It will be with her/him for life. My Grandfather taught it to my father in 1887 when he was 5. My Father taught it to me in 1940 when I was 5. I taught it to my children. Make a video of your child reciting the poem and upload it to You Tube. Let your child start a family tradition.--Provided by publisher.
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Drip-Drop-Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. Explore Water! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments, captures a child's imagination with an intriguing look at the world of water.Combining hands-on activities with history and science, kids will have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and festivals, and the latest in water technology....
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"The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book. Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities like determining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals, creating a map, learning to look at a painting, and much more. Includes a glossary, bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and Web sites, a...
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Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs- Explore Ancient Egypt! Brings this fascinating civilization to young reader's ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian homes, food, money, toys, games, makeup, clothes, kings, mummies, and more. Projects are easy to follow and require primarily common household products and very little adult supervision. Activities range from making a scarab necklace...
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An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous people in world history, yet few know the full story of the amazing, resourceful, and tragic Italian explorer. Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids portrays the "Admiral of the Ocean Seas" neither as hero nor heel but as a flawed and complex man whose significance is undeniably monumental. Kids will gain a fuller
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Nomad Press
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2008.
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1 online resource (96 pages)
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"Teaching kids to do as the Romans did, this exciting guide to the ancient empire explores everything from togas and gladiators to Julius Caesar and the Coliseum. Written especially for younger readers, this hands-on book is a fantastic introduction to the Rome of antiquity. Through the 25 interactive projects and games, kids will learn how to host a Roman feast, make their own shields and tunics, and write a Roman play."--
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Explore Night Science! encourages 6–9 year olds to safely explore and understand what happens around the world when it is dark outside. Readers are led step by step into integrated, active explorations that uncover the science and technology of the natural and physical world that surrounds them. Kids learn about the rod and cone cells found in their eyes as they test their color vision at night, create a chorus mimicking the sounds of nocturnal...
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"From periscopes and lean-to shelters to uniforms and regimental flags, this interactive book explores the history and inventions of the Civil War through building projects and activities. Finished products include a set of Civil War drums, secret codes, and homemade paper with berry ink. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for each project are interspersed with historical facts, biographies, anecdotes, and trivia about the...
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"From the Olympics and Sparta to the Trojan Horse and the birth of democracy, this interactive reference delves into one of the world's most fascinating civilizations-ancient Greece-and illustrates how deeply it continues to influence modern life. Utilizing easily obtainable materials and requiring scant adult supervision, 25 hands-on projects instantly immerse kids in ancient Greek culture while diagrams, facts, jokes, and activities educate young...
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"Combining exciting illustrations and valuable information with engaging projects, this unique resource serves as an all-in-one learning experience for children wishing to know about the human body. Through hands-on activities that reinforce the lessons, young students will learn about the effect of smoke on lungs, how heart functions much like a liquid pump, and how the cells are structured. Offering a concrete understanding of the various functions...
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In Explore Colonial America!, kids ages 6-9 learn about America's earliest days as European settlements, and how the colonists managed to survive, build thriving colonies, and eventually challenge England for independence.How did the colonists build homes, feed and clothe themselves, and get along with the Native Americans who were already here? This accessible introduction to the colonial period teaches young children about the daily lives of ordinary...
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