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2) Polar Bears
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Cute and cuddly yet powerful and fierce, polar bears are loved by people around the world. But the great bear of the north is in trouble. Its habitat is disappearing, and its food supply is dwindling. Learn more about these amazing animals, their Arctic homes, what they eat, and what you can do to help.
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With missing body parts, extra legs, and eyes growing inside mouths, something unusual is happening to frogs. As their environment changes, frogs have become animals on the edge. Discover how scientists are trying to answer the questions behind deformed frogs.
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Labrador Retrievers are athletic doge. Poodles are some of the smartest dogs around. What happens when they're bred together? Introducing the Labradoodle the happy-go-lucky dog that doesn't shed!
Don't be fooled by these designer dogs. They don't come from the runways of Paris, but they're not mutts either. Mixed-breed dogs are popular pets that often combine the best of both worlds. With information on parent breeds and common characteristics of...
6) Tom Brady
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Tom Brady's football career got off to a rocky start. Few colleges offered the quarterback a chance to play. During the 2000 NFL draft, Tom wasn't even chosen until the sixth round. But Tom refused to be defeated. When the New England Patriots finally selected him to join their team, Tom knew he had a lot to prove. Could he lead his team to Super Bowl success and show the world that he was a shining star? In Tom Brady, young readers get a close-up...
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Can you draw animals? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and triangles become a party cat. Triangles and ovals make up a cute penguin. What kind of animal can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw all their favorite animals.
8) Tony Romo
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When Tony Romo joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2003, few people thought he'd become a superstar. During his first three years, he was stuck being a backup quarterback, sitting on the sidelines most of the time instead of playing on the field. That changed in 2006 when Tony's coach decided it was time to see if he had what it takes to lead his team to victory. Would this hometown hero be able to make it in the NFL? In Tony Romo, young readers get a close-up...
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Can you draw vehicles? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and squares become a mighty monster truck. Triangles and rectangles make a speedy race car. What kind of vehicle can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
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Can you draw robots? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and squares become a battle bot. Triangles and rectangles make a robotic firefighter. What kind of robot can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw robots of all shapes and sizes.
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Can you draw monsters? You can if you start with simple shapes! Triangles and squares become a flying fanged monster. Circles in many sizes make up a multi-eyed monster. What kind of monster can you draw with shapes? Colorful, step-by-step illustrations show readers how to draw scary monsters, cute monsters, and every kind of monster in between.
12) Drew Brees
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After quarterback Drew Brees suffered a devastating injury on the field in 2005, fans wondered whether he'd be able to make a comeback. Not only did Drew bounce back, he came back stronger than ever. Drew catapulted to the top of his game, carrying the New Orleans Saints to playoff wins--and all the way to a Super Bowl victory! In Drew Brees, young readers get a close-up view of the quarterback's inspiring journey from his childhood in Texas, through...
13) Wind Power
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The reader follows a student's journal as the student interviews experts about wind power as an energy source. This engaging book covers wind power's history, how we use wind power today, and how we may use the wind as an energy source in the future.
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Do you love Outlander? Do you have Scottish heritage? Learn to make modern, graphic quilts based on the woven patterns of traditional tartans of Scotland! Though the interweaving of tartan colors can be complex, the author has simplified the instructions for easy piecing. Simply cut strips, make strip sets, and subcut sections to make pieces that you can sew together to create rows. With a range of project types for each tartan, from runners and throws...