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All medicines are drugs-chemicals that change the way the body works. Some drugs help people, but when not taken properly they can be harmful. Illegal drugs are always harmful because they can hurt and kill people. Discover all types of drugs, good and bad, in this simple guide.

Who flies fighter planes? The U.S. military uses fighter planes to help protect our country. Featuring some of the most recognizable machines in the military, this book shows how these awesome planes work.

Grocers work in stores selling food. Grocers choose the types of foods people will want to buy, then order products, put them on the shelves, and sell them to customers. Whether they work in a small shop or a large grocery store, grocers help make our community better!

How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why submarines work miles under the surface of the ocean.

What do forklifts do? How are forklifts loaded? How do forklifts move? Read this book to discover the answers!

A fun introduction to an in-the-news vehicle, the space shuttle. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this title describes how the space shuttle is launched into orbit and how astronauts maneuver it in space. The book also provides information on the space shuttles NASA has developed.

This Mighty Mover book introduces kids to taxis-the vehicles that get people where they need to go-teaching kids how taxis work, what a fare is, what a taxi meter does, and more.

How do forest fires start? How do firefighters put out forest fires? How can we prevent forest fires? Read this book to discover the answers!

How did Jane Goodall became an expert on chimpanzees? What surprising things did she learn about wild chimpanzees in Africa? How does Jane help to protect chimpanzees? Read this book to discover the answers!

How did Lou Gehrig become one of baseball's greatest players? What Major League Baseball team did he play for? Why did Lou have to stop playing baseball? Read this book to discover the answers!