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""Four score and seven years ago..." "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." "Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country." The words of US presidents have comforted and challenged Americans since the country's earliest days, and readers discover the riveting stories behind the most powerful presidential words in this unique look at American history. Filled with memorable quotes, detailed sidebars, graphic...

This book shows readers how, by running for office, they can help solve problems that matter to them. It provides pointers for identifying an office that they might like to consider.

"Earth-it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind super floods, the world's worst-ever super flood disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating floods of the future."--Amazon....

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens, as well as a discussion of how chickens are raised on farms.

Shows the chaos that can ensue if one gives a moose a muffin and starts him on a cycle of urgent requests.

Introduces the Vikings, discussing why they went on raids, what they wore, what their ships were like, and how they shaped history.

When people think of flowers, one of the first thoughts to come to mind is often their lovely scent. That's not the case for corpse flowers though. These stinky flowers smell like dead and rotting animals! With the help of this accessible guide, readers will learn all about the gross life cycle of these flowers. Attention-grabbing photographs are paired with labels and accessible text to help guide readers of many levels and reinforce key concepts...

Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people

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"Religion around the World: A Curious Kid's Guide to the World's Great Faiths explores the world's major religious traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam making the traditions, beliefs, practices, and history of each accessible to kids ages 8-12."-- Provided by publisher.

A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein on the most "lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year."