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Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish—and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as...
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Game of Logic is a book written by Lewis Carroll.
Over 350 ingenious problems involving classical logic: logic is expressed in terms of symbols, syllogisms and the sorites are diagrammed, logic becomes a game played with two diagrams and a set of counters. Two books bound as one.
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Ruth prays to God every morning before she starts her day, but her morning routine is interrupted when Ruth receives an unexpected visit from her cousin Riley. Ruth's cousin Riley came to visit Ruth for a day of fun and adventure. Of course, Ruth is excited to see Riley, but will Ruth remembers to say her morning prayer?
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The story of the Middle Ages is, told through the lives of such men as Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc. The Famous Men of the Middle Ages guides readers through the turbulent 'dark age' of history and sheds light on how the world transitioned from the end of ancient times to the birth of the modern era.
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Composting is about good soil. Good soil produces healthy plants. Avoid poisonous plants altogether when healthy soil is the basis of the growing plans. Fertilizers are chemically based. Compost a natural phenomenon. But do not apply adulterated or contaminated compost.
Pure compost is when all-natural means is applied in the application of the compost. The result evidences in the production. Health of the consumer is the watch word; let us give it...
6) Pirates!
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Which pirate incubated chickens in camel-dung? What would Blackbeard do if you didn't hand over your jewellery (it wasn't nice)? Which pirate was called 'The Exterminator'? Where's the treasure buried? Why were two women dressed as men on the same pirate ship? Who made the Jolly Roger famous? And who was the greatest pirate ever?
This history answers all these questions and many more; it is the ideal introduction to the facts behind the great legends...
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Excerpt: "And so the drill goes on. All over the drab, dusty, gritty parade-ground, under the warm September sun, similar squads are being pounded into shape. They have no uniforms yet: even their instructors wear bowler hats or cloth caps. Some of the faces under the brims of these hats are not too prosperous. The junior officers are drilling squads too. They are a little shaky in what an actor would call their "patter," and they are inclined to...
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How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!
Who has written such volumes of stuff.
Some think him ill-tempered and queer,
But a few think him pleasant enough.
So wrote Edward Lear upon the first publication of these Nonsense Songs in 1871, and few poets indeed have captured the imagination of children as he has. His playful use of language, his celebration of the absurd, his love of pure nonsense have secured his place on the shelves of childhood libraries...
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John Dewey (1859-1952) is an American philosopher and psychologist most notably remembered for his theories on progressive education. He grew up in the rapidly industrializing town of Burlington, Vermont, where he was able to witness increasing social and economic division of the classes. Although he displayed little vivacity or imagination as a child, he was immensely analytical and spent years teaching and writing on a wide range of philosophical...
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"Does moss grow only on the north side of a tree? Should I always wait an hour after swimming? Do hummingbirds really migrate on the backs of other birds? Find out in The Truth About Nature by the authors of The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book. This companion title, unlike other nature-myth titles for children, won't focus on classic mythology and folklore, but rather will be a useful compendium debunking everyday myths with which children can relate....
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Do you want a pet chameleon? They are very entertaining. That's because they change color when they are happy, angry, cold, or just to blend into their environment. Chameleons are lots of fun to watch but they do need special care. That's where this book comes in. You'll learn what to feed your new pet, how to set up their home, and much more. There's even a handy shopping list. Packed with colorful chameleon photos, “Caring for My New Chameleon”...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of France. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous French figures and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting France, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!...
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Are you looking for a meaningful quote to add into your presentation? Or do you want to seek philosophical inspiration every day from the great and the good? If so, then this is the book for you. Contained within are 101 amazing philosophical quotes from all walks of life - from luminaries such as Socrates and Einstein all the way to unexpected sources including video games and the musical world.
14) Vikings
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Between the 8th and 11th-centuries Vikings stormed out of their Scandinavian homelands to raid and loot along the coasts of Europe. In old Norse to 'go-a-viking' meant to go on an adventure — to seek wealth and fame. Vikings would take to the sea in a long ship, sometimes for a trading trip, sometimes a piratical raid. Often it was both. Explorers and traders, warriors and poets, they ranged between Byzantium in the south and Iceland, and even North...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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The wooden boards of a bench make a pattern of lines. A slide in a playground swirls around, making a spiral pattern. A group of ducks floating in a pond makes an alternating pattern: brown, white, brown, white. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns in a park. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Deep in a jungle, a colorful, striped snake slithers on the ground. The stripes on its skin make an alternating pattern: black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red. Black dots on a tree frog's legs form a pattern of circles. A snail's shell goes round and round, making a spiral pattern. There are patterns to be found all around the jungle. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns...
17) Woodpecker
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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From a large, ragged hole in the trunk of an old tree, a head suddenly appears. The bright red crest of feathers and long beak belong to a woodpecker. Safe inside the tree hole is her brood of hungry chicks. The mother bird has just made a delivery of tasty insects, and now she must take off again to search the forest for more food for her growing young. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its second-grade audience,...
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These colorful little frogs may look cute, but they are some of the most dangerous animals in the world! Some of these little hoppers have enough poison to kill 10 adults. And some are too dangerous to even touch. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gooey glory.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor came under fire. Follow along with the true story of the attack that changed the course of the war. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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A family walking down the street makes an alternating pattern: tall, short, tall, short. The buttons on an elevator form a pattern of circles. A huge staircase goes round and round, making a spiral pattern. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns in the big city. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
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