Bob Temple
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You are making your living at sea at a time when pirates ruled the oceans. Will you stick to an honest life or risk everything for the riches and adventure of piracy? The choices you make could lead to a life of luxury... or a horrible death. What will it be?
5) Ellis Island
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Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.
6) Pugs
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Describes the physical characteristics of Pugs and discusses how to care for them as pets. This new set of pups introduces readers to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title will talk about what the dog looks like, maybe a brief history on why and when it was bred, and its common personality traits and needs. Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Aligned...
7) Baseball
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A very simple introduction to the sport of baseball and how it is played. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in nonfiction, and glossary terms and sources for...
8) Haiti
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Named for an Amerindian word meaning "high ground," the mountainous country of Haiti is the second-oldest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere (surpassed only by the United States). African slaves established the nation in 1804, after an uprising against the colony's French government. Located on the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, Haiti is one of the world's poorest countries, as most of its 10.4 million inhabitants...
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Describes the physical characteristics of Jack Russell terriers and discusses how to care for them as pets. This new set of pups introduces readers to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title will talk about what the dog looks like, maybe a brief history on why and when it was bred, and its common personality traits and needs. Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color...
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In 1492, explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on a large island in the Caribbean Sea that he called Hispaniola. Four years later, his brother Bartholomew founded the New World's first permanent European settlement there. Now called Santo Domingo, the busy port serves as the capital city of the Dominican Republic, a beautiful land that is home to more than 10 million people today. The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the island...
13) Guyana
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Guyana.
15) Ice skating
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A very simple introduction to the sport of ice skating along with descriptions of some of the basic skills and equipment. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in...
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Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Children hear the names of distant lands on the evening news, but what are those places really like? How do their people live? What languages do they speak? What do they do for fun? Our Welcome to the World series gives young readers a simple, informative look at countries they hear about every day. With vivid...
17) Tubas
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"Shares historical information on the tuba, as well as details about its shape, components, and how it is used."--
18) Swimming
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A very simple introduction to the sport of swimming and the basic skills used. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in nonfiction, and glossary terms and sources...
19) The Bahamas
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Brief and simple overview of the country of The Bahamas, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features--from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about...
20) Trombones
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"Gathers information about the trombone, such as its origins, parts of the instrument, how it is played, and other instruments in the brass family."--