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We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College

Tara Ross · Colonial Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

America's unique presidential election system is often misunderstood-and perhaps especially hard to explain to our children. "We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College" will help you and your family discover more about the Electoral College and its remarkable...
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Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire

Cindy Neuschwander · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Sir Cumference and Lady Di discover "Fracton numbers" while purchasing cloth and cheese at the Fracton Faire. While twofourths may seem like the same as one-half, in truth it denotes two parts of one-half, or two quarters of the whole. But the real mystery is the fact that items...
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Cat Tales: True Stories of Kindness and Companionship With Kitties

Aline Alexander Newman · Natl Geographic
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

We humans love our cats and these surprising true stories will prove our cats love us back! This collection of tales of playfulness, friendship, heroism, and inspiration is sure to touch the soul, tickle the funny bone, and inspire animal lovers everywhere to be the best kitty caretakers...
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Weird but True Human Body: 300 Outrageous Facts about Your Awesome Anatomy

National Geographic Kids · National Geographic
Pages: 208
Format: Library Binding

Get ready to have your mind blown with some hair-raising, eye-popping facts! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is all about YOU! It's an exciting internal journey through your own wacky, weird, sometimes gross, but always fascinating human body. Did you know...
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Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson · MoonDance Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson.As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen...
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Weird Disappearances: Real Tales of Missing People

Tom McCarthy · Nomad Press
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover

Where did Virginia Dare and the rest of the colonists of Roanoke go? Did Anastasia Romanov escape being murdered by revolutionaries? Weird Disappearances: Real Tales of Missing People, for readers ages 9 to 12, features five true tales that examine moments in history when someone vanished...
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Plants in Disguise

Debi Schmid · Mountain Press Publishing Company
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

When you wander a woodland forest, skip through a sunlit meadow, or ramble down a dusty path, you might see a furry tail, a bristly beard, or a fuzzy toe. Did you catch a glimpse of an animal? Or was it a plant in disguise? These wild plants aren t wearing masks or funny noses, but each...
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Technology During the Vietnam War

Heather C Hudak · CHECKERBOARD LIBRARY
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during the Vietnam War. Engaging text introduces readers to armored personnel carriers, assault rifles, phosphorus smoke grenades, landmines, punji sticks, agent orange, napalm, flamethrowers, Huey helicopters, and the roles...
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Pigs

Leo Statts · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

From piglets to sows, Pigs introduces readers to these animals and their lives on a farm. This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn...
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Hero Military Dogs

Jon M Fishman · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do!
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