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Sally Hobart Alexander is a writer of considerable talent and resourcefulness. Taking Hold: My Journey Into Blindness is her powerful autobiography of tragic illness and spiritual triumph. At 24, Sally Hobart was a schoolteacher, engaged to be married, and living a happy, active life in southern California. Waking up one morning, she discovered that a gray cloud had descended upon everything around her. A trip to the opthamologist's office revealed...
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The cookbook that invites young chefs to develop critical kitchen skills and learn historical context for the recipes inspired by their favorite dolls.
With sweet and savory treats to bake and share—from Molly’s ice cream sandwiches to Julie’s cheese fondue, Melody’s strawberry icebox pie to Luciana’s star cookies—this collection of fifty kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy...
With sweet and savory treats to bake and share—from Molly’s ice cream sandwiches to Julie’s cheese fondue, Melody’s strawberry icebox pie to Luciana’s star cookies—this collection of fifty kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy...
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Pura Belpré!
Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children—especially...
Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children—especially...
1046) Animal grossology
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Forget those cute and cuddly puppies, kittens, and Koala bears-it's time to learn about vomit munchers, blood slurpers, slime makers, and dookie lovers. The world is filled with gross animals, and these are the very grossest. - Houseflies: when they land on your food, they immediately puke their guts out. - Leeches: once they hook onto your skin, they begin greedily sucking your blood. - Slugs: if you pick one up, your hand will be covered with a...
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Two minutes into boiling an egg, the white isn't set and the yolk is totally raw. After five minutes however, the white is fully set and the yolk slightly runny-a perfectly spoonable, soft-boiled egg. Boil for another three minutes for a set and tender yolk, or an additional five minutes for a fully set yolk. But be careful: once you boil the egg past ten minutes, you'll have a crumbly yolk and dry, overly firm white. When it comes to boiled...
1049) To Mars!
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Mars is an exciting place, with deserts, volcanoes, and winds that kick up giant dust storms! Avery's imagination takes her on a journey to this amazing planet. Come along as she hikes up a rocky hill, plants a flag, and even spots water on the surface of Mars. Find out more about the place scientists call the Red Planet.
1050) Creepy UFOs
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Humans have watched the skies for aliens for decades. Which sightings have been proven to be hoaxes? Eerie, fascinating, and kid-friendly, this book explores the truth behind the myths.
