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(0)J. Elizabeth Mills
2) New York
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New York is a state rich in culture and industry. New York: Past and Present explores the broad topics of geography and history, but also touches on some finer details, such as influential New York natives, government, climate, and wildlife. With unique sidebars that touch on both the past and present!
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In 1692 in Colonial America, a frightening and unforgettable event took place: the Salem Witch Trials. Since then, people have been captivated by the idea of witches living among us, casting spells, and causing mischief. Some of those very real legends and how they have evolved into what we know of witches today, including Harry Potter and the Wizard of Oz, are explored in this exciting volume.
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Today's world is one where information can be shared instantly via the Internet, and new ways of communicating are being created every day. This book shows already Internet-savvy teens how to fully maximize fun elements like widgets, blogs, and wikis. Interesting facts are shared in sidebars and the resource section is fully loaded with suggestions for further exploration.
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Girls and young women are bombarded with images of the ideal female, which vary greatly depending on the source. Unrealistic portrayals can wage war on the self-esteem. This book provides thoughtful, sensitive, and straightforward guidance on how to navigate toward a healthy and well-adjusted understanding of self-worth.
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Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. are two of the greatest baseball players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support of family. This book, which is loaded with features including fascinating sidebars, explores the lives of these two baseball greats and how they achieved success on and off of the field.
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A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement!
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus is a humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus"...with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves! Count from one Spooky Bus up to ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way. Ben Mantle has illustrated numerous books for children....
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From North America's mountains to Africa's deserts, this book will help kids learn the locations of states, countries, and continents around the world. They will also learn about the features that make up each region, including: What's growing in the Amazon Rainforest; The longest river in the world - the Nile in Africa; The "frozen T's" of Asia - the tundra and the taiga; Shelves of ice in Antarctica; The uniqueness of the Australian Outback; And...