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Bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Marissa Moss tells the gripping story of America's first female cryptanalyst, Elizebeth Smith Friedman, who busted Nazi spy rings.
Praised for her accessible blend of narrative nonfiction with graphic novel-style chapter openers in The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner, Marissa Moss's Spying on Spies: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis' Secret Codes is another fascinating...
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This is a book meant for children to help them understand what makes Spain so special by highlighting some of its most interesting cities through words and color photos. Adults can use the book to help them plan a trip to Spain as well. The tour of Spain is designed so visitors to the country can travel via car or public transportation in a clockwise direction to see the most important sights in nine unique cities of the country. Generally, the cities...
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Los seguros para viviendas contra el desplazamiento por conflicto armado se tratan de un tema complejo que puede variar según el país y la región. La disponibilidad y las condiciones de estos seguros dependerán en gran medida de la situación política, social y económica del lugar.En algunos países afectados por conflictos armados, es posible que existan programas gubernamentales o esquemas de seguro específicos para proteger a las personas...
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Drop into the beginner's guide The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding, with secrets from world champion Sky Brown!
Meet Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics and discover how she fell in love with the sport. Then, give it a try yourself as she offers tips to get you started.
Learn how to start . . . and stop. Then follow along as Sky takes you through ollies, kick turns, nose grabs, and more.
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From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Little Heroes: Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. --Publisher
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Reta a tu familia o amigos a jugar a los detectives.Sólo tú sabrás la solución.Recopilación de 35 casos de intriga que se pueden resolver de forma individual o en grupo.La forma más divertida de aprender a ser un experto investigador.Los docentes encontrarán en él un excelente material didáctico.Todo empieza con la lectura de un enunciado como este:Un hombre se levanta de la cama. Está vestido con un traje muy elegante y también está calzado....
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This picture book biography about Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka will inspire young readers to challenge barriers and dream big.
As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru "Wat" Misaka often felt like he didn't fully belong in either Japanese or American culture. He was sometimes excluded, treated differently, and bullied, even though he was born in the United States. As he grew up, however, Wat discovered he had a very special...
10) In the Garden
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Author Will Millard and illustrator Rachel Qiuqi's In the Garden: A Magic Flaps Book is an interactive first introduction to bees, butterflies, and other garden life features double-layer lift-the-flaps for fun and surprises.
Explore life in a garden with five interactive nature stories. Each simple "story" is set across a double-page spread and is revealed through double-layer lift-the-flaps. Watch a butterfly drink nectar from a flower, a...
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"Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer. Can't act? Can't sing? Can't dance? Lucy proves them all wrong - and then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm, and has made millions laugh ever since. Lucy! is the true story of how Lucille Ball overcame the odds to become...
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Hippos are big animals that live in Africa. Hippo calves are born underwater. They are strong swimmers. Baby hippos spend most of their time in the water. Their mothers help them stay safe from predators. How do baby hippos grow and change? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!
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This valuable ebook teaches children about the importance of good manners. It is something that should be taught to them from the earliest age of their understanding. Children should know that manners are important to having peaceful and positive relationships with other people, along with the following:It helps build up their self-esteem;It helps decrease arguments and fights;It is easier to make and keep friends;It makes them and others feel good...
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The Size of Everything helps children understand why and how they were created and how they physically fit into God's world. This book emphasizes that humans are at the center of God's Creation because we are made in his image. The story begins in the middle of the book and gives the reader the option to turn the pages to the left and explore creations that progressively get smaller than humans, or they can turn the page to the right and explore creations...
15) Oreo
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"Two cookies are better than one! This title is packed with the history of Oreo through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more."
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