Dana Meachen Rau
1) Flip flop!
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Rhyming text explores the many options that summer presents to two best friends, from swimming in a pool versus swimming in the sea, to wearing flip flops versus going barefoot.
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"Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today. Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war from the Chinese. After the defeat of the Tibetan...
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"Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912....
10) Who was Gandhi?
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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the champion of an independent India and global icon of peace and freedom.
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"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"-- Provided by publisher.
"Many people around the world embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, and this book will help readers understand the benefits and challenges of adhering to a diet that does not include red meat, poultry or fish before making such a switch. Offers advice about how to make the transition easier, delicious vegetarian recipes and helpful tips. Simultaneous."...
12) Carving pumpkins
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A brief guide to carving pumpkins. Includes craft ideas.
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"Let your curiosity shine with this investigation into light. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy"-- Provided by publisher.
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Contains activities that encourage readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to make crafts using recyclable materials.