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1) O pioneers!
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English
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Cather presents the story of the Nebraska prairie. Alexandra Bergson, daughter of Swedish immigrant farmers, is devoted to the land and suffers the hardships of prairie life.
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English
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Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's play, "Titus Andronicus" (1594). This edition features a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare. Unlike Shakespeare's other plays based on Roman histories, the story of "Titus Andronicus" is a fictional work. The play dramatises the gruesome events that take place in the battle for a nation between the brutal Roman general Titus and his powerful...
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The skies over ancient Rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn Julius Caesar of approaching doom. As conspiracy swirls through the city, Shakespeare explores the deep repercussions of political murder on the human heart. The classic tale of duplicity and murder is masterfully performed by an all-star, all American cast.
5) Battle tanks
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Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1990
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English
Description
Discusses the history, technology, and future of different types of tanks, focusing on the engines, weapons, crews, defenses, combat use, and the development of anti-tank weapons.
9) Animals
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1998
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English
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Brief text and illustrations enumerate several animals that help humans, including guide dogs, camels, elephants, bees, and donkeys.
10) Animal actors
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English
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"In this book, young readers will learn about the interesting animals that work as actors."--
11) Homing pigeons
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Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2014
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English
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about how homing pigeons are able to carry messages across great distances."--
12) Pig detectives
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Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about how pigs use their sense of smell to help humans."--
13) Police horses
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English
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"In this book, young readers will learn about horses that assist officers of the law in important police work."--
14) Seeing-eye dogs
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Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
If you were unable to see, how would you know when it's safe to cross a street? How would you safely go up and down stairs? You would rely on your seeing-eye dog. In this introduction to these special canines, readers learn how the dogs are trained, the amazing things they can do, and the kinds of decisions they must make to ensure their handler's safety.
16) Big dump trucks
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Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
Description
Looks at different kinds of dump trucks, their working parts, and how they are used.
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English
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"I'm here to help! Building trust brings friends together and helps make all relationships stronger. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make trust fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when you can count on me!"--
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"Shrink big feelings down to size! Navigating big emotions can help us learn more about ourselves as we feel calmer. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about emotions fun, while engaging activities put the social and emotional learning into action. Explore how life works when we don't sweat it"--
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"Oops! Making mistakes isn't the end of the world. It's what we do about a mistake that really matters. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about owning mistakes fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when we can say "I messed up!""--
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"We're better together! When we work as a team, we can do everything from scoring a goal to tackling a school project or cleaning the garage. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about teamwork fun, while engaging activities put the social and emotional learning into action. Explore how life works when we pull together"--