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Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft,...
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"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
6) Hurricanes
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"Hurricanes can tower miles high in the sky and whip winds from a distance that would stretch from New York City to Miami. A hurricane may have even been responsible for helping the United States win its independence. But did you know we're figuring out ways to battle these beastly storms? Discover extreme facts about hurricanes in this fun and kooky book"--
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Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...
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"Skunks spray a smelly musk on its enemies that can sting their eyes or make them sick. Phew! But skunks don't always need to make a stink to keep enemies away. Their unique black-and-white stripes warn animals that have been sprayed before to stay away. That is, unless they want to stink! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--
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"When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing dead! Along with other tricks, the opossum pretends to be dead so its enemies will move on to their next snack. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--
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"A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail and slaps the enemy. Sharp quills stab the enemy and are stuck in its skin. Ouch! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--
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"These colorful little frogs may look cute, but they are some of the most dangerous animals in the world! Though not all poison frogs are deadly, some are too dangerous to even touch. And others have enough poison to kill 10 adults. Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--
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"A hagfish's slime can protect it from enemies and also help it get food. The hagfish will cover its body with slime and squeeze inside the prey though its mouth. Then, the hagfish eats. This creature eats all its meals from the inside out! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--
17) The thunder egg
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One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia. The geode is actually a dragon egg! It's one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order...
18) Fairies
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"Gaze at that sparkling light, dancing in the sky! It's a fairy, one of nature's greatest treasures. Have you ever wondered where fairies live? What she eats and how she uses her magic? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a magical journey to learn all about fairies"--
19) A Dime
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Dimes are the smallest coins, but what are they worth? Whose face is on the front? Four curious kids are here to investigate Money Values.
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