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George Washington's Mother (All-Aboard Reading, Level 3)
"This lively biography . . . intorduces young readers to the mother of the Father of Our Country and, obluquely, shows Goerge Washington in a more human light. . . . An entertaining view of a lesser-known figure in American history."--Booklist.
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Did you know that bats are not blind? That the smallest bat is the size of a bee? Kids will learn all this and more in this exciting book about one of nature's most misunderstood creatures.
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Follow two of skateboarding's most acclaimed superstars, Tony Hawk and Andy Macdonald, as they shoot the halfpipe, master the vertical doubles competition, and thrill audiences with their high-flying stunts. Includes sidebars on everything from the history of skateboarding to a glossary of skateboarding lingo.
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Title: Bats: Creatures of the Night (All Aboard Reading : Level 2 : Grades 1-3)
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Reading level: Ages 6-8 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Language: English ISBN-10: 0448450402 ISBN-13: 978-0448450407 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches B A Roth (author) From an early age, Derek Jeter knew he wanted to be a New York Yankee. Once he joined the team in 1992, he struggled to make his way out of the minor league and he worked hard to prove that he deserved a starting spot at shortstop. And since making it to the major leagues in 1996, Jeter has been the face...
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Rip Van Winkle, the village story teller, has always loved spinning outrageous and unbelievable yarns for his friends. But when Rip leaves the village one day and doesn't return until 20 years later, he has one story to tell that even he can't quite believe! This easy-to-read adaptation of the Washington Irving classic will "awaken" a whole new udience.
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In 1864, during the Civil War, the C.S.S. Hunley became the first submarine in the world to sink an enemy ship. The Hunley and its crew mysteriously vanished. What happened on that cold winter night? After over a century, scientists finally have some of the answers.
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by By (Author) Joyce Milton; Illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger
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The inspirational story of the 1999 Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, a Texas native who overcame cancer to win the world's best known cycling event. This book follows his athletic career while dealing with the difficult subject of cancer and how he did not let the disease interfere with achieving his dream. Full-color illustrations.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett's enduring bestseller about two lonely children who discover a secret garden where friendship and magic grow is now available in an easy-to-read All Aboard Reading edition with exquisite color illustrations.
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Kate's grandma gives her a doll that has been in the family for almost 150 years. The doll has shiny black hair, a beautiful painted face, a little trunk of handmade dresses, and even a muff to keep her china hands warm. Full-color illustrations.
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Anna Sewell's Black Beauty (All Aboard Reading - Level 3)
Published in 1877 and set in Victorian London, "Black Beauty" has remained a classic for 140 years. Now the beloved story of the horse Black Beauty is retold for beginning readers with full-color illustrations on every page.
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Kids will thrill to the story of Tiger Woods, the only golfer in history to hold all four professional championship titles simultaneously and his amazing feats in the world of golf. Full color.
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David Beckhamthe world-famous soccer star, celebrity, and sports iconhas joined the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team! As captain of England's famous soccer team, Manchester United, Beckham singlehandedly scored 85 spectacular goals and became the only English player to score in three World Cups. With an easy-to-follow narrative and actionpacked full-color photos, this book is sure to score with young readers.
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Young fans can read all about how LeBron James went from high-school all-star to NBA phenomenon, in this reader packed with full-color photos of James's every move.
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For the first time ever, Alice in Wonderland is told in a reader format Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865, this story remains a well-known classic to this day. It is the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and meets many extraordinary creatures.
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This carefully researched story of how Pocahontas saved Captain John Smith of Jamestown from execution by her tribe and became an early American heroine is an ideal introduction for young readers to Native American history. Full-color illustrations.
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This fast-paced introduction to the popular sport of NASCAR(tm) racing is sure to excite young readers. In full-color and with photographs, this book highlights the careers of four of the most famous NASCAR(tm) drivers-and their thrilling victories.
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Our new series opens with a book about vampires and blood drinkers throughout history. Separating fact from fiction, from Bram Stokeras Dracula to real cultures all over the world, this easy-to-read book will horrify and delight readers for hours
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Young readers are invited to join supernatural expert Belanger as he explores the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. What exactly makes it so mysterious? And just how many ships have disappeared there over the years? The answers to these questions and more lay inside. Full color.
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J.D. doesn't worry about her dog, Blue--his sharp nose always keeps him out of trouble. But when poachers are sighted in the area and Blue disappears, J.D. and her family can't help but wonder--What's happend to their trusty canine companion? Full color.
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