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Basic Math & Pre-Algebra All-in-One For Dummies

Mark Zegarelli - ?For Dummies; 1st edition
Format: 1st Edition

Absolutely everything you need to get ready for Algebra Scared of square roots? Suspicious of powers of ten? You're not alone. Plenty of school-age students and adult learners don't care for math. But, with the right guide, you can make math basics "click" for you too!...
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Sisterland

Salla Simukka - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fall under the spell of this contemporary fairy tale thats perfect for fans of Emily Winfield Martins Snow & Rose and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Alice thought it was unusual to see a dragonfly in the middle of winter. But she followed it until she fell down-down-down, and woke up in a world...
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Everyday Mathematics Made Easy: A Quick Review of What You Forgot You Knew

Tom Begnal - Wellfleet; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

For many of us, math can conjure memories of frustration and embarrassment, yet - in the workplace, supermarket, mall, and the gas station, where a basic math solution can easily and quickly solve a problem. However, some of us have either blocked out, forgotten, or simply did not learn...
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The Culture and Recipes of Mexico

Tracey Kelly - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback

This inviting book is a need-to-know tour of the vibrant Latin American country of Mexico, explaining how its geography, natural resources, history, and cultural customs are revealed through its culinary traditions. Readers will want to skip the fast-food Mexican restaurants and dive into...
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Personality

Don Rauf - Mason Crest
Format: Library Binding

Investigates disorders of the human mind, including multiple personality disorder, Cotard delusion, and Capgras syndrome.
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Bipolar Disorder

Richard Spilsbury - Rosen Central
Format: Library Binding

Readers of this informative text will find that recently, doctors have come to understand five main types of bipolar disorder as well as a spectrum of issues that share some symptoms with it. Emotional triggers, stress, trauma, and even seasons can cause different mood episodes for different...
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Disney Magical Dance Volume 1

Nao Kodaka - Tokyopop
Format: Paperback

A young girl joins a dancing competition with her fellow students and soon realizes that she has two left feet! She spends a lot of time practicing but is discouraged by her results. Because of the young girl's passion and dedication, Tinker Bell appears to grant her a wish. When Tinker...
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Lacrosse

Cathleen Small - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding

Lacrosse is a sport that has been around for a long time. Originating with the Native American Indians, this sport is fast paced and men's leagues in particular can be very aggressive. Readers have fun learning the ins and outs of this sport, the culture behind it, and the strategies...
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The Culture and Recipes of France

Tracey Kelly - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

The French are known for their incredible culinary masterpieces. Now, readers can boast they can cook like a French chef, and even create an entire feast, including an Alsace onion tart, crepes Suzette, and chocolate mousse! But food is just one part of the French experience, as this intriguing...
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Cultural Contributions from Europe: The Printing Press, Braille, and More

Holly Duhig - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

We wouldn't be able to snap selfies today without the invention of photography over a century ago, but how did this marvelous technology begin? This fascinating book introduces readers to the birth of photography and other innovations from Europe. They'll encounter many innovations...
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