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"Ten years after her teenage daughter disappears, a woman crosses paths with a charming single father whose young child feels eerily familiar, in this evocative, suspenseful drama from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell--perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Liane Moriarty. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged...

Trust the bestselling science series of all time to get down to the facts on global warming, so kids can understand the crisis --and how they can help solve it. Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic that will affect the younger generation more than anyone. So why not turn to the teacher kids love most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. With trademark simplicity and...

Presents fifty simple-to-do Christmas handicraft projects using everyday materials such as cardboard, paper, paints, pencils, and glue, and includes instructions for such crafts as Christmas cards, gift-wrap, decorations, and presents.

Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.

"More than 40 ideas for outdoor activities and fun-to-do crafts projects will get you acquainted with facts about nature, show you how to identify different insects and birds, recognize different kinds of rocks, read a map, protect yourself against the weather when camping out, and much more"--Page 2 of cover.

Introduces nocturnal animals, including moths, aardvarks, and bats, highlighting their nighttime activities.--

Describes snow's physical qualities and how quantities of it can be fun as well as dangerous.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sloths, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sloths do not build nests.

This animals guide offers a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual species with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information.

Discover the most fascinating animals in the world. Learn how they survive in the wild, raise their young and relate to other animals.