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*** NEW free study guide written by the author: www.kristianagregory.com ***-- California history at its finest. Short chapters and high adventure for reluctant readers with glossary and photo. Highly recommended by fourth-grade teachers. When 12-year-old Danny and six-year-old Judd lose their parents to pneumonia in 1878, they are sent to an orphanage in San Francisco. The headmaster wants to separate the brothers and send them to different families, but because they have only each other they escape. They make their way to the dangerous mining camp of Bodie, California in the High Sierra to be with their Uncle Hank. A tenderhearted croupier named Madame Mustache (true person!) takes them under her wing, along with other orphans roaming the raucous town. When the boys find their Uncle Hank and learn he's involved with a Chinese woman, they realize life with him won't be what they had expected.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Big Cats For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with big cats. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these beautiful cats: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about big cats***Table of Contents1. 10 Facts About Big Cats2. Facts For Children About Leopards3. What Do You Think A Wildcat Is?4. Endangered Big Cats5. Big Cats Habitat6. All About Cougars7. Have You Ever Heard Of An Ocelt?8. About African Cheetahs9. The African Caracal10. Big Cats Diet11. Cubs Or Baby Big Cats12. Tigers13. A Cat Called A Serval14. Snow Leopards: King Of The Frozen Mountains15. The Bobcat, North America's Wildcat16. Why I Love The Jaguarundi17. The Lynx - A Majestic Cat18. What Are Pumas?19. What Is A Jaguar?20. What Are Lions?Get this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store.If a naturalist uses the term of big cats, this usually will be talking about the four different kinds of cats that can roar, and these four different kinds of cats are very different in size from each other, and they also live in different places in the world. The first fact about all these big cats is that they are all carnivores, which means meat eaters, and this means that they do out hunting for their food a good deal of the time. The second fact about big cats is that they belong to a family group called the genus Panther and in the Panther group you will find lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars. The third fact about big cats is that they unlike smaller cats do prefer to eat their food while they are laying down. The forth fact about big cats is that they mainly do their hunting at night, but there are some species of these big cats that do hunt only during the day. The fifth fact about big cats is they are very powerful climbers the big cats is no other than the leopard. The leopard is able to carry any prey up a tree, which is sometimes twice its own weight. Read more animal books at http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Big Mammals of Yellowstone For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Yellowstone Mammals. This is one of over 25 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of Yellowstone Mammals: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about Yellowstone Mammals***Table of Contents1. Large Mammals of Yellowstone National Park2. All About Bighorns3. All About Coyotes4. All About Moose5. All About Wolves6. All About Cougars7. All About Elk8. All About Pronghorn9. The Mighty Grizzly Bear10. The Black Bear11. Is It a Bison Or a BuffaloGet this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store.Read more animal books at http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Bees - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Bees This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of bees: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about beesTable of Contents1. What Are Bees?2. Facts About Bees3. The Life Cycle of a Bee4. Why Are Bees So Important to Humans?5. Types of Bees6. Bumble Bees7. Yellow Jackets8. Wasps9. The Bee Hive10. The Honey Bee Colony11. The Royal Queen12. Bee Keeping13. Tips for Preventing Attacks14. Harvesting Honey15. What is Pollen and Pollination?16. Flowers That Attract Bees17. Credits of PhotographyFacts about bees1.A honey bee is not born knowing how to make honey, they are taught by more experienced bees.2.A honey bee will make only 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.3.Are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans.4.Honey bees must consume 16-18 pounds of honey to make each pound of beeswax.5.Bees have been around 30 million years.6.Over 1000 bee stings are considered to be fatal.7.Honey bees are not native to the Americas.8.Bees are cold blooded.9.Bacteria cannot grow in honey because of the natural preservatives.10.Bears prefer to eat the bee larvae rather than the honey.11.Bees communicate through smells and dances.12.Bees can fly up to 15 miles per hour.13.A hive will fly almost 100,000 miles to collect 1kg of honey.14.It would only take one ounce of honey to feed a bee and if possible give them enough energy to fly all the way around the world. Read more animal books at http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Walruses - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with walruses. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of walruses: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about walrusesIntroduction1. Information On Walruses2. Facts About Walruses3. Pacific Walruses4. Arctic Walruses5. Baby Walruses6. How Walruses Communicate7. Walruses' Habitat8. Walruses' Diet9. Where do Walruses Come From?10. Seals and Walruses11. Life In the Herd12. Walrus Features13. Walruses and Humans14. Migration15. Living in Cold Waters16. Walruses are Endangered17. Pictures of WalrusesGet this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store.2.Facts About WalrusesWalruses are very social creatures that like to gather in herds. The size of their herds can range in number anywhere from 100 walruses to more than 1,000! An adult male walrus is called a bull. The female walrus is called a cow. The reason that walruses lay in the sun is to keep warm. Although their color is usually a reddish brown, when they lay in the sun, their skin can turn pink in color. It is actually good when their skin color changes to pink. That is a sign that the walrus is warming up. The walrus also has its thick blubber to protect them and keep them warm from the freezing cold waters of the Artic. This layer of blubber is under the skin of the walrus, and can measure to over 5” thick. When walruses are young, their coat is a deep colored brown. As the walruses grow older, this color begins to change. Their color gets lighter, and looks more reddish brown. When male walruses become old, the color of their skin turns mostly pink. When a walrus is swimming, they can look almost white in color. This is because the cold water makes their skin blood vessels become tighter and narrower.A walrus can stay up to 30 minutes underwater before they must surface for air. The walrus can actually slow down their heartbeat so that they can stand up to the icy cold Artic water temperatures. Most groups of walrus will travel south for the winter months, then turn around and head north for the summer.The male walruses have air sacs that can be found by their neck. These air sacs are very useful. One thing it helps them to do is make loud, deep roaring sounds. These sacs can also fill up with air. When they inflate, the walrus can stay afloat in the water vertically so that he can go to sleep. Their nostrils stay closed when they are resting.Both the female and the male walruses have tusks, but it is the males’ tusks that are slightly longer. These tusks will continue to grow over their lifetime. A female’s tusk can measure 2-½ ft long, while, a male’s tusk can measure over 3 ft. long! The scientific name for walrus is Odobenus rosmarus. In Latin, this name actually means, “tooth walking sea horse”. The walruses’ whiskers, also known as mystacial vibrissae, are also very interesting. They can have as many as 13 to 15 rows of whiskers that are 12” long. That could mean as many as 400 to 700 total whiskers! Many times, walruses that live in the wild, do not have whiskers that reach that long. They are always using their whiskers to look for food at the ocean’s bottom, so their whiskers are shorter.The walruses’ eyesight is not very good, but they do have excellent hearing as well as an excellent sense of smell. An Eskimo imitated the sounds of a walrus, and another walrus from a

Eagles For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young ReadersBestselling author John Davidson presents "Eagles For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Eagles. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about Eagles***IntroductionHabitatHunting and DietLifestyle and MatingSome Popular Eagle Species Bald Eagles Golden Eagle Crowned Eagle White-tailed EagleFun Facts About EaglesConclusionAuthor BioIntroductionEagles are some of the largest birds of prey around – second only to vultures in terms of size – and are the ultimate apex predator of the avian (bird) kingdom. Feared by animals on land, sea, and even in the skies, eagles have developed a reputation for being one of the most lethal – and sometimes downright vicious – of wildlife species.When most people think of eagles, they probably think of large fierce-looking birds with sharp elongated claws tearing apart some poor unfortunate rodent – and, unlike other wild animal stereotypes – it's actually pretty accurate. Eagles roam the skies high above most everything else and use their excellent vision to spot unassuming prey on the ground (or maybe in water – some species like to go fishing too).Speaking of species, there are roughly sixty recognized eagle species (collectively known as the Accipitridae family) world-wide and they can be found on all the continents except Antarctica. The vast majority of them come from Europe, Asia, and Africa - but their worldwide presence has landed them on the coat of arms of many countries across the globe including Mexico in Central America, Egypt in Africa, and Germany, Poland, and Austria in Europe.Throughout the rest of this book, we'll learn all kinds of interesting facts about some of the more popular eagle species and we'll explore their habitats, diets, lifestyle, mating, and more.

*** NEW free study guide written by the author: www.kristianagregory.com ***Originally titled 'My Darlin' Clementine,' this riveting historical novel won the 2010 Idaho choice for the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Library of Congress:"As told by the Kidd sisters in 1867, Josie and Clementine, on the occasions of murder and romance, tragedy and redemption, not necessarily in that order,but their true account, to the best of their recollection."Sixteen-year-old Clementine Kidd dreams of becoming a doctor. But her hopes are complicated by the lawlessness of a mining town in 1866 Idaho Territory, prejudice against the Chinese, and the affections of handsome Boone Reno. When tragedy strikes, a chain of desperate events is unleashed. What must Clementine risk to save her family and follow her dreams? For readers age 10 and up, an historical mystery with themes of love and redemption. Updated Author's Note. Inspired by the American folksong, "My Darling Clementine."

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Sasquatch, Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Big Foot For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Sasquatch, Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Big Foot. This is one of over 25 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of chichillasSasquatch, Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Big Foot: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about Sasquatch, Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Big Foot***Answer the question for your kids "Do they really exist?"Table of Contents 1. Facts About Sasquatch2. Sasquatch Evidence3. Bigfoot or Sasquatch Sightings4. Sasquatch Tracks5. Facts About the Abominable Snowman6. Facts About YetiGet this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store.Read more animal books at http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com

Yorkshire Terriers - Dog Books for KidsTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Early HistoryChapter 2 Fascinating Features & CareChapter 3 Amazing Yorkie facts Conclusion A Great CompanionAuthor Bio IntroductionMy little dog — a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith WhartonYorkshire terriers are beautiful little dogs weighing approximately 7 pounds. They are popular pets and great companions with a “big” personality, despite their size.They are also vivacious, intelligent, feisty and loving. Although stubborn from time to time, with the right training Yorkie’s can be the most adorable pet!Yorkshire Terriers have an interesting history. This particular breed originated from Northern England, but don’t let its size fool you. This little dog packs lots and lots of love. A Terrier’s coat is quite beautiful and silky in shades of black, gray or even tan. When Terriers started out they were used catch rats, but during the Victorian era they became show dogs and beautiful pets. Then after some years passed, people forgot about this small companion… but not for long. When world world II started, something amazing happened. Can you guess what it was?Yorkie Doodle Dandy appeared… and because of her, everyone fell in love with the terrier all over again. Do you know who Yorkie doodle dandy was? She was a beautiful 4 pound terrier that served during the world war. She was found by an American soldier and for quite some time followed him on combat missions in the pacific, traversed the New Guinea jungle and even an Okinawa typhoon! Her owner, Wynne called her “An angel from a foxhole.”This real life story tells you a little about a terrier’s personality: Their protective nature. This means Yorkie’s are not too fond of strangers (or other animals) and they can get a bit aggressive. And if they should see a squirrel, the rest is history as they say. Yorkie’s have a tendency to feed off your emotions. So if you are protective of them and their environment, they will transfer those emotions to their personality and turn into a train wreck! This means they will see danger at every turn, and bark their little life away. However, the good qualities of Terriers far outweigh the bad ones. For one thing, they love spending time with you. Being underfoot and basking in your warmth and affection is the best gift for a Terrier. So take this aspect of their personality into consideration. Ultimately, Yorkie’s are beautiful and loyal pets with a high degree of intelligence. It may take some time to mold them to family life, but once their love and respect is earned, you will not find a more lovable and charming pet!

Dachshund - Dog Books for KidsTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Early HistoryChapter 2 Fascinating Features & CareChapter 3 Amazing Dachshund facts Conclusion A little-big Companion!Author Bio Introduction"A dog is man's best friend, and vice versa."-Anonymous Dachshunds are beautiful little dogs with a big personality! They have a long body, short little legs and belong to the hound family group. Dogtime.com refers to them as “short on leg but long on personality.” Aren’t they cute? At the start of their history, Dachshunds were busy chasing and flushing out badgers. This skill applied to burrow dwellers, which are animals that dig holes or tunnels.Normal size Dachshunds were bred for this singular purpose, but the shorter size breed was another story. They were better at chasing rabbits, so they were bred for this purpose. Some even hunted in packs to track bigger animals. Today, Dachshunds have other abilities apart from game hunting. They are found in many conformation shows and living at home as family pets. Their unique personality and versatile nature is very appealing and they make great family companions!Their coat can be a unique blend of colors. Some are single colored or dappled, which is single colored with spots. The primary color is red. Black and tan is the most common color. There is even solid black and solid chocolate.For a long time, Dachshunds were considered favorites, but especially since the 1950s! Can you believe this little dog has kept its fame for such a long time? No doubt the Dachshunds high intelligence and loving affection has been a great part of their fame.But don’t let their large eyes and soulful glances fool you. A Dachshund is not the easiest dog to train! And if you leave them to their own devices you may be surprised at their stubborn nature. Despite this, these little dogs are big on heart. And because of their variety, colors, and skills, there is a Dachshund for almost everyone!For these reasons and many more, Dachshunds are highly recommended as a faithful companion. Unlike other dogs, they are more of a one - person family pet. This steadfast and loyal nature is well deserving of the title “man’s best friend!”