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The Weather
Sophie Kniffke
Hardcover-spiral (Moonlight Publishing, May 1, 2005)Follow the changing weather through the seasons of the year.
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Pyramids
Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse
Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1995)Introducing the wonders and mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids, a highly visual guide explains how the ancient Egyptians were able to move huge blocks of stone to the pyramid sites and considers other fascinating structures.
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Ernest Thompson Seton, Scout and Naturalist
Wyatt Blassingame, Frank Vaughn
Hardcover (Arcade Bks, June 1, 1971)An easy-to-read biography of the artist, naturalist, and conservationist who was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Amelia Earhart, pioneer in the sky
John Parlin, Anthony D'Adamo
Hardcover (Garrard Pub. Co, Jan. 1, 1962)A biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean and the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Musical Instruments
Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, Donald Grant
Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1994)Transparent pages that can be peeled away to change the illustrations offer a chance for children to explore the inside of a piano and learn about musical instruments from around the world.
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Andrew Jackson: pioneer and President
John Parlin, William Hutchinson
Hardcover (Garrard Press, March 15, 1962)None
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Dogs
Pascale De Bourgoing, Gallimard Jeunesse, Henri Galeron
Spiral-bound (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1999)This colorful and entertaining introduction to dogs features information about various breeds, from tiny Chihuahuas to huge Saint Bernards, as well as basic physical characteristics, communication, and the kinds of work dogs can perform.
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Dior's Discovery: Secret Weapon
Melissa Redding
Paperback (Melissa Redding, June 18, 2020)From debut author, Melissa Redding comes this charismatic and inspiring middle-grade novel about finding faith and learning how to believe in yourself. Dior Dawson thought that Middle School would be a piece of cake. But growing up in a fast-paced city like New York isn't always easy. Fake friends and first crushes can be kinda tricky, and failing pre-algebra is definitely making everything worst.If only she had a way to make all of her problems disappear. Luckily, Dior stumbles upon a secret weapon, which ultimately makes her invincible. Will this new "superpower" make her life perfect? Or will it magnify her flaws? Either way, she's down to find out.Besides, what could possibly go wrong?
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The Ringling Brothers: Circus Family,
Richard Glendinning, Sally Glendinning, William M. Hutchinson
Hardcover (Garrard Pub Co, Sept. 1, 1972)A brief biography of the Ringling Brothers concentrating on the five who developed the circus called the "Greatest Show on Earth."
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Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters
Elizabeth A. Murray
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2010)Everyone dies . . . but what happens inside the human body when death occurs? What body systems are key for holding on to life? And what value does studying death have for those of us still living? Explore all of the answers with a forensic scientist who takes a look at the body’s interconnected cellular systems and the links between life and death.
