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Cats are popular pets, but have you ever stopped to think about their emotions? Our feline friends are known for being a bit moody some more than others and this easy-to-read volume will highlight the ins and outs of why our feline friends get angry. Anger is one of the more obvious feelings in the range of cat emotions, and readers will learn some of the most apparent indications of a cat s ire. Full-color photos correlate easily with the text to...
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Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among middle school and high school students. Readers are introduced to the many facets of Ruby, including the language's history, the basics of operation, and implementation of the system's application framework, Ruby on Rails. Discussions of less than optimal...
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The ancient Aztec people didn't have grocery stores or shopping malls. How did they get their food? What was their clothing like? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the lives of the ancient Aztec people. The detailed main text provides an informative look at Aztec daily life, allowing readers to compare their life in the present to life as a member of the Aztec civilization. Full-color photographs and historical...
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Chance the Rapper is known around the world for his unique style of music as well as his generosity. But before he shot to fame, Chancelor Bennett was struggling in school and getting into trouble with drugs. Thanks to his family and his music, he was able to turn his life around. With a new name and a new outlook, Chance the Rapper began to find success in both his personal and professional lives. Readers will be inspired by the music megastar who...
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The quirky sleuth Sherlock Holmes has been a popular character on the page and stage, as well as on television and in movies. Made famous by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes became a model for many future detectives. Readers will learn whether this character came from the brilliant mind of his writer or if Sherlock's sometimes outrageous means of solving cases were actually those of a real-life detective. Fast facts add entertaining...
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Amerigo Vespucci, the presumed namesake of the continents of North America and South America, is a controversial figure in the history of European exploration. The number of voyages he took to the New World is in dispute, but among his accomplishments, he found a rough method of calculating longitude, made notes on the indigenous peoples he encountered, and published theories proving that Columbus had not landed in India. This volume separates the...
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The largest animal to walk our Earth, the elephant, is a sight to see, whether it s in the wild or a zoo. But did you know that they are actually a lot like us humans? Readers will learn how this is especially true regarding emotions, such as tears. This instructive resource will engage readers with tales of elephant emotions, such as tears of the death of a family member and concern over another elephant. They will also learn about body language...
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Different people find different things funny. Monkeys have been compared to humans in many ways, but this volume explores what makes a monkey chuckle. Readers will learn about the emotions behind a monkey s laughter. Is their panting as they play an indication that they are having fun? Do chimpanzees laugh when they are tickled? Readers won t be able to suppress a smile as they learn all about the side-splitting sides of a monkey s emotions. Full-color...
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"Before those lush fields of hay, corn, or other delicious produce can be planted with even so much as a seed, the tilling equipment comes into play. In this colorful, easy-to-follow guide, young readers will learn that tilling is far more than turning some dirt over in a field. Energetic and educational text teaches all about this useful piece of farm equipment, including what it does, how it works, the different types of tilling, and when a farmer...
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"Hunting by moonlight, the unique vampire bat is the only known mammal in the world that feeds exclusively on blood! How do these Central and South American bats feed, communicate, reproduce, and roost? Full-page photos share the lives of these nocturnal creatures. Fun facts showcase the vampire bat's unique adaptations and Words to Know introduce readers to new vocabulary."--Publisher's website.
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"Everyone knows what a hay bale looks like, but how does it get into that shape? While baling equipment might not make it into farm stories among the classic tractors, animals, and tools, its usefulness on the modern farm is indisputable. Concise text guides readers through the uses of baling equipment, how it forms round and square bales, and what happens with the hay afterward. Full-color photographs and lively language keeps them engaged and interested...
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"Modern farms cover vast areas of land, so when it comes time to apply fertilizer or a protective insecticide, spraying equipment is incredibly useful. In this simple, colorful text, young readers are introduced to all kinds of sprayers. They find out about the huge piece of equipment that moves on its own, pull-behind models, and the smaller piece that is pulled by an all-terrain vehicle. Spirited text and simple, fun language will keep readers turning...