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Dotdash Meredith
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75 years ago, Americans and the Allied forces around the globe cheered, cried, and danced with relief to celebrate the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II, the most devastating conflict in human history. But as this special edition from LIFE demonstrates in vivid detail, the road to Allied victory in the Pacific and the subsequent end to the war was tortuous and fraught with uncertainty: from the crushing blow of Pearl Harbor, through
...4) Macaw
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Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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Photographs and simple text describe what a typical day is life for a macaw living in the rain forest.
5) Meerkat
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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Introduces meerkats, describing where they live, what they look like, what they eat, how they survive as members of a group, and what animals are their predators.
6) Scorpion
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Learn about a day and a night in the life of a scorpion.
7) Shark
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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A fierce predator, the shark is feared by sea creatures and humans alike. Learn about where these magnificent animals are found, how they travel, what they eat, how they hunt, and how and where they sleep.
8) Wildebeest
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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Learn about a day and night in the life of a wildebeest.
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Help your kid achieve great results by following simple, daily disciplines"It doesn't take textbooks on Physics or hours of music or any other kind of force to teach something effectively to children. It just takes one thing - it takes patience."- Jim RohnTurning your child's academic performance around is easier than you think, but it does take time. Don't worry though, using the methods outlined in my book, you will help your child achieve great...
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Boing! Boing! Boing! If you disturb a piece of seaweed on the beach, you might get to see dozens of tiny creatures leaping into the air--beach fleas! Peek under a piece of driftwood and you might spot a beach wolf spider waiting for a chance to hunt. And what's that little dip in the sand? It's a cunning trap excavated by a hungry antlion to catch its next meal. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade...
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Hidden from view under the sand, a hunter is searching for a meal. It's a hungry bloodworm and it has spotted a tiny crab. Suddenly, an alien-like proboscis shoots from its head revealing four sharp fangs. The worm injects venom into its prey, paralyzing and killing the little crab. Then the bloodworm slurps up the crab's soft insides! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful,...
12) Harbor seals
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It's a hot, summer day at the seashore. The beach is covered with hundreds of sunbathers. Every now and again, some of them splash into the water to find a fishy snack. The beach visitors aren't people--they're harbor seals! They have come ashore to rest and to sun themselves. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn...
13) Hermit Crabs
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Whack! Smack! Thump! On a hot sandy beach, two hermit crabs are wrestling. The crabs are fighting over a large empty snail shell. First one crab grabs the shell, then the other pulls it away. The fighters roll over and over in the sand. What's so special about the shell? Each of the crabs wants the shell as its new home! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled...
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At the beach, there are tide pools surrounded by rocks. The rocks are covered with millions of tiny shells. Inside the shells are small animals--the rock stars! When the tide comes in, the rocks and shells disappear beneath the water. Then it's time for the tide pool rock stars to come to life. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance...
15) Seagulls
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A little fishing boat is chugging toward the shore. It's being chased by a squawking flock of seagulls. The birds swoop down to the water to greedily grab the fish scraps thrown from the boat. When their fishy feast is over, the gulls fly back to the beach to continue feeding. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn...
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Dew Bear lives in Memory Forest where every day is an adventure. On this day, Dew wakes up early and decides to go visit his mom who lives in Peppermint Patty Park on the other side of Memory Forest. But, it's a very long walk. So, Dew enlists the help of his friends to try to get home before lunch. Can he borrow a pair of wings from Beezy? Or perhaps he can ride way up high on Elly the Elephant's back. Or maybe Doe-ena the deer can give him a ride....
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This book continues with the story that Samantha Young has outlined in Book One. If you haven't read Book One, that's okay. You will not be lost in this story. This chronicles Lindsay Wellington and what she is going though after discovering her fiancé Chase was cheating on her. How is feels to tell your friends, family, and the people planning you wedding. It is uplifting as she handles this with dignity and grace, for the most part! I hope you'll...
18) Need Your Advice
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The A Day in the Life Series" will include 14 books. No, you don't need to read each one, though I hope you do! No, you don't need to read 1-4 to understand to 5. The choice is yours… read every book or only one. There are some major secrets that are revealed in each book, and nothing is as it seems. I promise you, that none of these books will leave you with unanswered questions. You'll just get to know each of their story as they dive in and tell...
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Your dreams can coexist with your life
Jobs. Kids. Chores. Bills. Life has an uncanny ability to get in the way of our dreams. But, this doesn't need to be the case. In this installment of the "How to Change Your Life in 10 Minutes a Day" series, Michal Stawicki shares his techniques for extreme productivity. As a busy, working parent of three, Michal still manages to follow his dreams prolifically.
How prolifically?
Using the time management tips...
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Nothing makes Dexter the corgi wag his short tail more than going on adventures with his two best dog friends, Ram and Sophie, and his favorite person, Katie! Today Dexter gets to go on a very special adventure to the zoo. As he bounds through the zoo with all of the new animals, sights, and sounds, he wanders off and gets lost. Will Dexter know what to do to find his family again? Will anyone help him? Will Dexter's happy attitude and positive outlook...
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