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Learning Your Animal ABC's [Limited MultiFormat: 3 Formats Available]
by Eugene Ruble
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Have a frolicking good time Learning with Professor Hoot! Zany animal characters and colorful art teach kids the alphabet and colors with this delightful exploration of an alphabet learning experience. Alphabet animals from Aardvark to a zigzagging Zebra teach the alphabet to children of all ages. 28 pages, 28 illustrations. Activity page with Picture Seek & Finds and Word Puzzles. Artist Eugene Ruble [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.] (Published: 2008)
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The Story of Sacajawea [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Della Rowland
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As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave. Several years later, she was bought by a French fur trader to be his wife. Then, in 1804, when she was only sixteen years old, Sacajawea met Lewis and Clark.Carrying her infant son on her back, Sacajawea helped guide the famous team of explorers through the uncharted terrain of the western United States. Her courageous efforts made an important contribution... more info>>
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The Story of Walt Disney [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Bernice Selden
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When Walt Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.Walt Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of Disneyland and Disney world. This is his story.
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Up Close: Rachel Carson [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Ellen Levine
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Rachel Carson combined her love of science and writing in her award-winning and controversial book Silent Spring. Revealing the dangers of pesticide use, it brought readers a new awareness of humankind's contamination of the environment and ultimately led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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3-D Scanning for Made-To-Measure Clothing [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Francis Hamit
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Originally appeared as an article in "Advanced Imaging" magazine, January 2001.
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A Billion is Enough: India's Population Problem--A Way Out [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Ashok Gupta
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It is a university acknowledged fact that over-population is India's problem No. 1. Various family planning programmes have remained less than successful as these were adhoc, isolated and non-comprehensive. No linkages were established between family planning programmes and removal of deprivations and disparities for the development of capabilities of the masses. As a result, we stand no better than where we were at the dawn of freedom. The plan of action for state intervention proposed in this ... more info>>
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Angel Eyes [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Dixie Phillips
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"Angel Eyes" is a heartwarming adventure of two cherubs, Kennedy and Tristan. They help children understand what the angels might have felt when Jesus came to Earth and was crucified. Dixie Phillips' inspirational story coupled with Kim Sponaugle's colorful illustrations make the story come alive and guarantees to leave Divine footprints in the hearts of children of all ages. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.]
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Cesar Chavez: A Hero for Everyone [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Gary Soto
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  �Viva la causa! �Viva C�sar Ch�vez!Up and down the San Joaquin Valley of California, and across the country, people chanted these words. Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker himself, was helping Mexican Americans work together for better wages, for better working conditions, for better lives. No one thought they could win against the rich and powerful growers. But Cesar was out to prove them wrong -- and that he did.
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China: Land of Dragons and Emperors [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Adeline Yen Mah
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A fascinating book about the history and culture of China. The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries--paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few--were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but l... more info>>
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Down by the Shore [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Marilee Crow
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Vanishing ghost crabs, waddling blue-footed boobies and tree climbing mudskippers are just a few of the things that await you Down By The Shore. Exceptional Photography by MarySue Roberts. 30 photo pages of seaside animals. Great educational tool for study. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.] (Published: 2008)
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Earthquake! [Limited MultiFormat: 2 Formats Available]
by Susan Berger
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What causes Earthquakes? Can we predict them? How are earthquakes measured? How do we prepare for them? There are lots of fun factoids and a few experiments. (Learn how to make your own seiche.) What was the biggest earthquake? Find out here and prepare your children. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN MS READER LIT FORMAT.]
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Hamster Holidays: Nouns and Adjective Adventures [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Cynthia Reeg
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Another book in the Pet Parade Grammar Series by Cynthia Reeg. A troupe of hamsters celebrate a year of hare-brained holidays in their unique hamster style. The book highlights nouns and adjectives on each page, as well as exploring opposites. Activity pages include scrambled words, match-up and crossword puzzles--plus much more. Grammar becomes fun and games with hamster helpers. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.]
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Lizards: Weird and Wonderful [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Margery Facklam
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With enthusiastic and accurate text blended with precise illustrations, this book describes 13 amazing lizards and delivers an in-depth look into their fascinating worlds, from their eating habits to the defense of their territory. Full color.
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Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Beth Henderson
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Did you know that the man behind Hershey's chocolate used to work in an ice cream parlor? Or that he had to try over and over again to get his now-famous chocolate to taste as delicious as it does today? Milton Hershey's life wasn't always a bowl of chocolate Kisses. When he was in fourth grade, he even had to drop out of school and work to help his poor family make ends meet. Read all about how the man we know as the famous young chocolatier finally struck it rich--in money, love, and chocolate... more info>>
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No Bones About It: The Sum of our Parts Series [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Bill Kirk
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Learning the bones in the human body can be a challenge for anyone. Using this clever learning tool in rhyme may be just what you've been looking for, no bones about it. You'll be amazed at how fast you will be able to learn them from head to toe. Activity and test page too. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.]
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Now Is Your Time!: The African-American Struggle for Freedom [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Walter Dean Myers
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History has made me an African American. It is an Africa that I have come from, and an America that I have helped to create. Since they were first brought as captives to Virginia, the people who would become African Americans have struggled for freedom. Thousands fought for the rights of all Americans during the Revolutionary War, and for their own rights during the Civil War. On the battlefield, through education, and through their creative genius, they have worked toward one goal: that the rig... more info>>
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Rachel Carson [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
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A biography of the naturalist and author of "Silent Spring".
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Shaping Up the Year [Portable Document Format (PDF)]
by Tracey M Cox
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Look into each holiday and you'll begin to notice the different shapes that make up objects that relate to each day. See if you can spot the different shapes in each picture. Now look around you. It doesn't have to be a holiday to shape up into a great day. [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.]
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Take Your Daughter to Work Day [MultiFormat]
by Marie Prato
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Ashley, a third grader, was embarrassed, it was take your daughter to work day at school and what did she have to look forward to? The other girls all had working Mom's, one was even an attorney, how could her mom, just a housewife, make for a good report and good grade? Ashley is more than surprised to find out that her Mom had more to offer than all the other Mom's, because she had the most important job in the world: being a housewife (Published: 2007)
Words: 4832 - Reading Time: 13-19 min.
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Tales of Courage [MultiFormat]
by Marie Prato
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Touching Tales of animal courage which shows that any animal is capable of courage no matter if it is a buffalo or a ferret. This is a collection of truly inspirational stories (Published: 2006)
Words: 5762 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
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Up Close: Elvis Presley [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Wilborn Hampton
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For fans of the king, the newest installment to the Up Close biography series! Elvis Presley made a sound so different it ushered in a new kind of music: rock and roll. He was able to combine gospel, honky-tonk, country and rhythm and blues to create a unique sound that crossed racial and cultural divides. Though he was incredibly popular, at heart, Elvis was a shy and polite man, and the demands of fame began to take a toll. While his dependence on prescription drugs cut short his life, Elvis's... more info>>
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Voices in First Person: Reflections on Latino Identity [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Lori Marie Carlson
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Wanting To Belong. Wanting To Go Home. Love. Regret. Family Legends. Dreams. Revenge. English. Spanish. This eclectic, gritty, and groundbreaking collection of short monologues features twenty-one of the most respected Latino authors writing today, including Sandra Cisneros, Oscar Hijuelos, Esmeralda Santiago, and Gary Soto. Their fictional narratives give voice to what it's like to be a Latino teen in America. These voices are yearning. These voices are angry. These voices are, above all else, ... more info>>
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Who Was Franklin Roosevelt? [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Margaret Frith
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Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. Elected four times, he spent thirteen years in the White House. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones facing America today, makes for a timely and engrossing biography.
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