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An introduction to Vermont. Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Green Mountain State! We'll explore Vermont's rustic countryside, popular parks, exciting zoos, and interesting history. The Vermont by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more.
10) On the plane
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"What can we spot at the airport today? Shine a light behind the page and see... From the airport staff who X-ray the baggage and check passports, to the pilots who fly the planes, each page will take you behind the scenes of an exciting plane trip"--Cover.
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One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her race -- even though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to court -- where future president Chester Arthur represented her -- and...
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"A little dragonfly hovers over a pond on a warm summer afternoon. Soon, summer will end, and the dragonflies will say goodbye to their homes in the north forever. Why do they have to leave? Learn all about dragonfly migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"--
13) Sea dragons
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What looks like a sea horse covered with leaves? It's the sea dragon! Learn all about this real-life dragon that lives in the ocean off the coast of southern Australia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.
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"World of Pollinators is an amazing book filled with important information about our world's pollinators and the impact they have in our environment. The book engages and informs about pollinating insects, birds, and flowers (and some furry animal pollinators) and all their unique traits. It teaches you what pollen is, how it works, and why some insects and birds are pollinators and some are not. Also included are easy outdoor DIY projects you can...
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"People of North America are no strangers to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time. Encounter the spirits said to roam Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky. Then travel northward to Canada to see ghostly train lights at the site of a deadly accident. Take a deep breath and settle in to see how each creepy story unfolds."--Back cover.
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The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.
19) Silent soldiers
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Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their dangerous missions and surprise their enemies.
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