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1) Stadiums
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Visiting a stadium for an event can be thrilling. A show is happening right in front of the viewers. Being part of a live audience can make people feel like they are experiencing history. Find out more in Stadiums, one of the titles in the Field Trips series.
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An octopus that looks like an elephant. A monkey with a moustache. A rodent that detects danger. All kinds of things can make an animal really stick out! Give readers the details about the strangest animals around, including their odd appearances and bizarre behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
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Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...
5) Zoos
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Zoos give people a chance to learn about animals found in nature. Visiting a zoo can also show people some of the struggles these animals face. Find out more in Zoos, one of the titles in the Field Trips series.
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As Americans, many of us take our freedoms for granted. But imagine living in a nation where even your basic human rights were denied. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights created a basic standard for how people should be treated throughout the world regardless of gender, race, or religion. Getting every country to honor the document, though, can be a difficult task. In many cases poverty, wars, and even natural disasters have complicated the...
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Humans often benefit from the everyday actions of animals. See how ladybugs help plants grow, and beavers battle floods. Give readers the details about the hardest working animals around, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
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Dodgeball is a fun game that kids often play at summer camp. Some schools and community centers also have dodgeball teams that kids can join. There are several variations of this game. In all of them, the object is to eliminate players from the game one at a time. Players throw large, rubber balls at the other players. Once a player is hit, that person is tagged out of the game. When played safely, dodgeball is a fun and challenging sport.
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Kickball is a fun game that is a lot like baseball. Two teams compete on a field with bases in a diamond pattern. But instead of hitting a baseball with a bat, they kick a large ball. Each kicker to make it around all four bases scores a run. After five innings, the team with the most runs wins. One of the most fun places to play kickball is summer day camp. Kids may not know one another when they arrive at summer day camp. But games like this are...
10) Persian Cats
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Learn more about Persian cats, including breed history, appearance, personality, and cat care. Do you love cats? Maybe your family has a pet cat. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about cats before having one as a pet. Each book in the Domestic Cat series introduces a different cat breed. The series features photographs and easy-to-read text about the cats' appearances and personalities. It also includes facts about some famous cats! Additional features...
11) Abyssinian Cats
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Learn more about Abyssinian cats, including breed history and these cats' playful personalities. Do you love cats? Maybe your family has a pet cat. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about cats before having one as a pet. Each book in the Domestic Cat series introduces a different cat breed. The series features photographs and easy-to-read text about the cats' appearances and personalities. It also includes facts about some famous cats! Additional...
12) Manx Cats
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Learn more about Manx cats, including cat care and these cats' extra short tails. Do you love cats? Maybe your family has a pet cat. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about cats before having one as a pet. Each book in the Domestic Cat series introduces a different cat breed. The series features photographs and easy-to-read text about the cats' appearances and personalities. It also includes facts about some famous cats! Additional features to aid...
13) Exoskeleton
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An exoskeleton is a robotic frame. It fits over the user's body. When the frame moves, the person also moves. Discover more in Exoskeleton, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series.
14) Bighorn Sheep
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Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bighorn sheep. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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All endangered animals risk extinction, but some are closer to the brink of dying out than others. Give readers the details about the world's most endangered animals, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Reasons are given for why the animals are dying out, as well as actions people are taking to save these amazing animals before it's too late. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
17) LA Galaxy
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The Los Angeles Galaxy has been around since the founding of Major Leagues soccer. This professional team from southern California has won the MLS Cup five times- more than any other team in this national league of the United States. From Cobi Jones to David Beckham, the Galaxy's roster has included some of the biggest names in the sport. Many players have come from faraway nations to play for this prestigious MLS club. Known for both its powerful...
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Sylvia Mendez was just like any other third grader in 1946. She liked to learn. She enjoyed recess. But her school was in terrible shape. She wanted to go to the 17th Street School. This was the school that the white children in her city of Westminster attended. But it had a whites-only policy that kept Mexican American children like Sylvia out. Sylvia and her family did not think this policy was fair, so they decided to sue the school district. Their...
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Juan Felipe Herrera had an unusual childhood traveling with his migrant parents from one farm to another. They did not speak much English, but they taught him much about the world around him. For this family it was a world that spanned two countries, Mexico and the United States. Young Juan learned early that his life had a lot in common with great literature. He loved stories from the time his mother first told them to him. Read more about Juan Felipe...
20) Maren Morris
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Maren Morris practically grew up as a country music performer. Her parents discovered her talent for singing when Maren was just nine years old. They then began supporting her in every way they could. They bought their daughter a guitar and encouraged her to explore her deep love for country music. After performing at various venues around her home state of Texas, Maren decided to move to Nashville to find a job as a songwriter. After writing songs...
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