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"In 1899, efforts to develop a flying machine were making news all over Europe and the United States. these odd machines--and some were very odd indeed--were capable of many things, but not of flying. Then, along came Wilbur and Orville Wright,"--page [4] of cover.
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"Thanksgiving is the original American holiday. When the Pilgrims sat down to give thanks for the hard-won bounty of their new world, they continued a Native American tradition that would become a focal point in the calendar of all generations of Americans to come. The author relates this holiday to the harvest festivals celebrated by thankful believers of many faiths all over the globe. The book's stunning pictures show the celebration in its historical...
9) Arctic tale
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[2007]
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28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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Text and photographs show how polar bears and walruses survive in the Arctic.
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Perfect for nature-loving pre-schoolers, National Geographic Little Kids magazine is crammed full of cute creatures, interactive activities and mind-teasing puzzles. It's not just fun - it's an adventure that nurtures your child's key skills in numeracy, literacy, and beyond!
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2007.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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A young female sea dolly is born in the shallow waters of a prehistoric Kansas Mesozoic-era lake and learns to survive after encountering a variety of predators and other underwater dinosaurs from that ancient time period.
12) Anybody home?
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[2008]
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24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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Mama and the gang help two lost baby birds find their way home. To help the kids learn about animal homes, Mama's home movies show different habitats on the ground, in the sea, and in the sky. Finally, the little birds see somewhere familiar, and Mama knows just where to take them. These cliff swallows belong in muddy safety on the side of cliffs!
14) Sharks!
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Describes the life cycle and behavior of sharks.
15) Big enough
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[2009]
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22 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Mama Elephant explains to her son Max that some activities have to wait until he is older ; but no matter how old he is, he will never be too big for his mother's love.
16) Storms
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Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.
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[2009]
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22 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Toot travels to India without his friend Puddle. He meets an elephant that carries Toot around the city. He returns home with a carved elephant for Puddle. Puddle doesn't need a gift, but in the words of Puddle that Toot can't remember, "Because friendship and flowers both grow as long as you take care of them."
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[2009]
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22 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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When the animals begin to compare tails, Max the elephant is not happy with his. But Mama Elephant explains that animals use tails in different ways and that Max's tail carries out it's purpose by swishing away flies.
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