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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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It is the early 1860s. Slavery is legal in the United States. Brave slaves try to escape to freedom along the secret "Underground Railroad," but they don't always make it. What would you do? Would you help and protect the slaves from the slave catchers or would you follow the law? Readers will find out what they would do through this compelling narrative.
10) Burns
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Provides basic information about the different types of burns a person can get, as well as how to prevent them.
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What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a shih tzu fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its sweet nature and love of people to its history as a pampered pooch in China and Tibet. You'll also want to find out how...
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What's that tailless cat with the thick fur and big eyes? It's the Manx! Manx are charming and playful, and they sometimes act more like dogs than cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a Manx fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots on the Isle of Mann to its time living in the palace of King Edward VII. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Manx. So check out this...
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Would your readers join the madness? It is a frigid cold winter in Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692. Some teenage girls may be suffering from mysterious afflictions. They accused certain townspeople of being witches. What would you do? Would your readers believe the girls? Would your readers defend the accused during the trials? Give them an opportunity to find out about this tragic period in American history.
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What's that dog with the curly coat, good looks, and keen intelligence? It's the poodle! Poodles come in three sizes and different colors, so poodle lovers can pick their favorite! Poodle owners think they have the best dog ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a poodle fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its friendly, people-pleasing nature to its history as a working dog in Germany. You'll also want to find out how to care...
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Learning to sing well is a wonderful goal. The human voice is perhaps the most beautiful-sounding instrument there is! Indeed, singers bring a special touch to all kinds of music, from rock and roll and jazz to opera and country. Singers as diverse as Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, and Josh Groban all reflect the power and beauty of the human voice. But is singing right for you? Or might band be a better fit? Hear what professional...
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Tainted peanuts, deadly hamburgers, recalled tomatoes. Every year new problems erupt with the safety of the foods we eat and water we drink. Widespread recalls occur when food becomes infected by bacteria and viruses. Water supplies are turned off when parasites are detected. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper noted, "The increasing reports of illness, many of them caused by food-borne bugs, are in part a result of global food distribution,...
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The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the saxophone the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional sax players like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good sax player needs. Discover whether the saxophone is your best choice for making music.
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Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Arabian. Arabians are proud and graceful animals, and they have plenty of spirit. Did you know that Arabians served as war horses in the past? Or that an Arabian's skin is always black, no matter what color its coat is? Learn more about Arabians in this fun and fascinating book!
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What's that huge dog with the short, coarse coat and mellow personality? It's the mastiff! Mastiffs are gentle giants with a calm and easygoing temperament. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a mastiff fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its therapeutic work in hospitals and nursing homes to its history of fighting with the Roman army. You'll also want to find out how to care for the...
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What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to care for the ragdoll. So check...