Larry Dane Brimner
61) Brave Mary
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Everyone says Mary is brave, as she performs a number of tasks that require courage.
62) Mercury
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Describes the orbit, rotation, temperature, and surface formations of the planet Mercury and the probe Mariner X that took pictures of it in 1974 and 1975.
63) Saturn
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Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Saturn, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.
65) Black & white: the confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
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"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull' Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...
66) Cowboy up!
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Presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.
67) Mars
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Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain, as well as the outcomes of explorations such as the Pathfinder Mission.
69) Calamity Jane
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Presents the life story and adventures of a legendary American frontierswoman Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Canary.
70) Lightning Liz
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An energetic young girl rushes on the way to bake a cake.
73) Snowboarding
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Traces the history of this recreational activity, describes the required equipment and basic techniques, concludes with a discussion of safety issues and competitive aspects of the sport.
74) Bees a true book
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bees.
75) Pluto
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Discusses the smallest, most distant, and most mysterious planet in our solar system, its discovery, and its peculiar orbit.
77) Skiing
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Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.
78) Cockroaches
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of cockroaches and discusses some of the different kinds.
79) Neptune
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Describes the eighth planet from the sun, Neptune, and its orbit, rotation, gassy surface, rings, moons, and the visit by the Voyager 2 probe.
80) Earth
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Describes the planet Earth, exploring its composition, early ideas about its shape and position in the solar system, current theories about its creation, and its important relationship with the moon.