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Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides...
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"From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into a mental health industry that is harming, not healing, American children In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost,...
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Former presidents have an unusual place in American life. King George III believed that George Washington’s departure after two terms made him “the greatest character of the age.” But Alexander Hamilton worried former presidents might “[wander] among the people like ghosts.” They were both right.
Life After Power tells the stories of seven former presidents, from the Founding to today. Each changed history. Each offered lessons about how...
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Discover everything you need to transform your empty plot into a stunning garden oasis with this gardening encyclopedia.
This horticultural gem includes more than 2,000 recommendations from gardening experts and features valuable information and advice to expand on your gardening ideas.
Planning your garden has never been this easy with this informative planting guide that every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find
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As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.
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"Parece que todos tienen una idea para la feria de ciencias, ¡menos Yasmín! Después de un par de experimentos fallidos, Yasmín se inspira durante su merienda con Nani. Juntas, usan la ciencia de la cocina para sentir el dulce sabor del éxito."--Back cover.
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin, but after some failed experiments Yasmin's snack break with Nani inspires an idea.
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"In this powerful new collection of oil paintings and stories, President George W. Bush spotlights the inspiring journeys of America's immigrants and the contributions they make to the life and prosperity of our nation. The issue of immigration stirs intense emotions today, as it has throughout much of American history. But what gets lost in the debates about policy are the stories of immigrants themselves, the people who are drawn to America by its...
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When unhappy housewife Thelma and her wisecracking waitress friend Louise decide to take a break from their lives, they embark on a trip that leads to a tragic incident at a roadside honky tonk. In an instant, their weekend getaway becomes just that as they flee across the American southwest with the police a step behind.
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"Yasmín está entusiasmada porque su escuela tiene un nuevo programa de reciclaje. Pero no le resulta fácil animar a sus amigos a hacer su parte. Con un poco de pensamiento creativo, ¿llegarán a reciclar los amigos de Yasmín?"--Back cover.
Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program, but getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task.
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Brave Women in History volume 2
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Women have been at the forefront of significant positive change for generations, and yet they still struggle to have their voices heard.
There is no more obvious example of this than when learning about modern history, where little acknowledgment is given to women's incredible feats and sacrifices during major world events.
However, there are hundreds of true stories of brave women activists, each one fighting for important causes such as ending...
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A daughter Ellen, gives up her job and boyfriend to take care of her dying mother. Her father, a gifted professor of an English department, is more occupied with having his life running as smoothly as possible than caring for his wife. Living at home, Ellen discovers many new aspects to her parents' personalities, a father who is human despite his imperfections and a mother who loves her family passionately. When her mother finally dies Ellen is suspected...
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"In the spirit of Ben Macintyre's greatest spy nonfiction, the truly unbelievable and untold story of Frederick Rutland: a debonair British WWI hero, flying ace, fixture of Los Angeles society, and friend of Golden Age Hollywood stars, who flipped to become a spy for Japan in the lead-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor"--
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In order to save his dying father, Johnny Blaze, a young stunt cyclist, sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from Roxanne, the girl he loves. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, who is now a reporter. He, also, crosses paths with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Mephistopheles orders Johnny to defeat the...
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"Cuando a una estudiante se le asigna el trabajo de completar un árbol familiar y solo puede contar tres generaciones atrás, Abuela junta a toda la familia y la estudiante aprende que hace 400 años, en 1619, sus antepasados fueron robados y traídos a los Estados Unidos por esclavizadores europeos. Pero antes de eso, ellos tenían un hogar, una tierra, un idioma. La estudiante aprende cómo la gente que dice haber nacido sobre el agua sobrevivió."--
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Ana y Andrew Piensan que han visto todos los lugares divertidos en su ciudad natal de Washington, DC.
Ana & Andrew think they have seen every fun place in their hometown of Washington, DC. They are surprised when Papa takes the family to a spot they haven't visited! There, they honor an ancestor who fought for freedom
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La clase de Yasmín va a la biblioteca, ¡y a ella le toca ser la ayudante! Le encanta devolver los libros a la estantería, pero de repente se da cuenta que el libro especial que trajo no está. ¿Cómo lo encontrará entre todos los demás libros?
It is library day and helper Yasmin is busy shelving books, but suddenly she discovers that her own special book is missing, prompting her to calmly retrace her steps.
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Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball.
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