Lucia Raatma
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"Meet the giant Apatosaurus as it roamed North America in the late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago"--
66) Water safety
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Explains the importance of being safe around pools, lakes, and oceans, whether swimming or in a boat, and points out specific things one can do to remain safe in the water.
69) Smoke alarms
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Discusses the importance of having smoke detectors in the home, the different kinds of detectors and how they work, and what to do when they sound.
71) A pod of whales
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"When a group of whales live together, it's called a pod. Learn about life inside a pod of whales and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps whales hunt for food, communicate with one another, and raise their young"--
72) Tiger Woods
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Examines the talents, successful career, and ethnic background of the golfer Tiger Woods.
73) Snow leopards
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"Rarely seen by human eyes, the elusive snow leopard prowls the rocky cliffs of its mountain home in search of prey. Readers will discover why this fascinating cat is so hard to find, how it survives in the freezing temperatures of its habitat, and what it has in common with other large cats. They will also find out why snow leopards move up and down mountains as the seasons change and how they protect their cubs from harm."--
74) Penguins
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Readers will learn about penguin habitats in the Southern Hemisphere, what the birds eat, how they survive, and who watches over the penguin eggs before they hatch.
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"An introduction to the period in the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance, when the expression of African American creativity in many forms flourished. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index."--
76) Loyalty
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Explains the virtue of loyalty and describes ways to show it in the home, school, and community.
77) Social networks
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Examines the history of social networking, discusses the many uses of social networking sites, and profiles individuals who have made significant contributions to the innovation.
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How Do We Live Together: Mountain Lions, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how mountain lions care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful cats.
79) Abraham Lincoln
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A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.