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Duck and Cluck volume 1
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Duck and Cluck learn important lessons about manners and sharing when they each make their case for why a found egg belongs to them.
43) Libya
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"Life in Libya is complex. The people who live in this North African nation have faced social and political strife, but they have also found ways to continue the development of their rich culture-from the art they create to the holidays they celebrate. Readers discover the geographical, economic, and political factors that have created the nation of Libya as we know it today. In addition, they are introduced to the global citizens working to make...
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Man at the helm novels (Nina Stibbe) volume 2
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Fifteen-year-old Lizzie Vogel takes a job as an "auxiliary nurse" at Paradise Lodge, a home for the elderly, and learns that her job entails helping the patients (frequently) to the bathroom. What begins as a way to avoid school and earn some spending money (for the finer things in life, like real coffee and beer shampoo) quickly becomes the education of a lifetime as Lizzy wades through the day-to-day humdrum and drama of this ramshackle refuge for...
45) Madam
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"A riveting, modern gothic debut with shades of The Secret History, The Stepford Wives, and a dash of Circe, set at a secretive all girls' boarding school perched on a craggy Scottish peninsula. For 150 years, high above rocky Scottish cliffs, Caldonbrae Hall has sat untouched, a beacon of excellence in an old ancestral castle. A boarding school for girls, it promises that the young women lucky enough to be admitted will emerge 'resilient and ready...
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Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this story about the nuances of negotiation. Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad ... and Grand-mama. Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise? Turns out, all it takes is one word.
47) Philippines
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"The Southeast Asian nation of the Philippines is made up of thousands of islands and is one of the most populous countries in the world. What is life like for the millions of people who live on these islands? Readers find out as they explore the unique culture of the Philippines. Through focused chapters that detail the nation's geography, history, arts, festivals, food, and more, they broaden their horizons and develop a sense of global citizenship....
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Patience Cavanaugh has lost hope for romance. When the man she yearned for died, her dreams went with him. Now she's restoring a boardinghouse in order to support herself. It seems like a perfect arrangement: Patience needs the help of someone with a strong back, and Sheriff Jedediah Jones needs a source of food for himself and his prisoners. But Patience gets more than she bargained for as she explores the depths of the "hanging lawman."
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In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book about manners, zoo animals attempt to follow proper etiquette when they are accidentally invited to tea with the queen. Sit up straight. Don't slump. Don't slouch. Lay your napkin on your pouch. Amy Gibson's playful, rhyming text offers etiquette advice to zoo animals who scrupulously try, then marvelously fail, to mind their manners at the queen's tea party (much to the queen's dismay and the young...
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"The five friends -- Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee -- are best friends, but they each have their own unique heritage. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival, where they will celebrate the customs and traditions of people all over the world. Join the friends as they learn about many different traditional foods, music, clothing and crafts in this kid-friendly introduction to family heritage."--
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44 Scotland Street volume 9
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"Newlywed painter and sometime somnambulist Angus Lordie might be sleepwalking his way into trouble with Animal Welfare when he lets his dog Cyril drink a bit too much lager at the local bar. The longsuffering Bertie, on the cusp of his seventh birthday party, has taken to dreaming about his eighteenth, a time when he will be able to avoid the indignity of unwanted girl attendees and the looming threat of a gender-neutral doll from his domineering...
53) Australia
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"Australia is filled with beautiful landscapes and friendly people. How does the natural world affect life there? How has life changed in Australia from its earliest days to today? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more about life "down under" as they explore the history, environment, and culture of this popular part of the world. The detailed main text features up-to-date facts about life in Australia, presented alongside fun fact...
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Pink Carnation novels volume 11
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"In October of 1806, the Little Season is in full swing, and Sally Fitzhugh has had enough of the endless parties and balls. With a rampant vampire craze sparked by the novel The Convent of Orsino, it seems no one can speak of anything else. But when Sally hears a rumor that the reclusive Duke of Belliston is an actual vampire, she cannot resist the challenge of proving such nonsense false. At a ball in Belliston Square, she ventures across the gardens...
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"An illustrated book on the lessons of medieval etiquette for today"--
"Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners--licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet of life, from regular handwashing to daily prayer. There were consequences if you didn't adhere to the rules of good behavior:...
56) Silent melody
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Lady Emily Marlowe is beautiful, independent, and unspoiled. Deaf since childhood, she appreciates her family's efforts to nurture her spirit, but the man they've chosen for her betrothal can never fulfill her. The only one Emily has ever desired is bold and reckless Lord Ashley Kendrick. Her childhood amour inspired her fantasies and vowed never to forget her -- even as he left her for a new life in India and a new love. Seven years and countless...
57) Thailand
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"Thailand is a Southeast Asian kingdom once known as Siam. Today, it's a popular tourist destination and a powerful economic force. Readers discover Thailand's past and present in this detailed guide. Featuring meticulously researched main text, engaging sidebars, and fun fact boxes, this reading experience allows readers to dive deeply into the details of Thailand's culture. Helpful maps and stunning photographs add a vibrant visual element to this...
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"Forgotten today, Annie Turnbo Malone was an influential Black business leader in the early 20th century. She turned her personally developed hair care products into a successful industry, including schools that taught the Poro method in her Poro Colleges. One of her students was the much more famous Madame C.J. Walker. She not only encouraged Black women to feel good about their hair, she showed them how to be entrepreneurs. Annie Turnbo Malone is...
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The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun.
60) Lunar New Year
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"An overview of Lunar New Year, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today." -- Publisher's summary.