Rachel Lynette
1) Kinkajous
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A mother kinkajou finds a spot in the hollow of a tree to give birth to her baby. She carefully watches over her little one for up to two weeks, until the tiny, raccoon-like animal can open its eyes. So begins the life of this jungle baby. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable mammals, readers will learn how kinkajou babies spend their days, how they find food, and how they can use their long and strong tail like another arm. The colorful...
3) Jaguars
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After a jaguar mother gives birth to her cubs in a hidden den, she fiercely protects them for many months. So begins the life of a baby jaguar. In this coming-of-age introduction to the biggest wildcats in the world, children will learn all about a baby jaguar's daily life, how the mother cares for it, teaches it to hunt, and prepares it for life as an adult. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of the adorable baby jaguars are sure to...
6) Capybaras
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See how a baby capybara spends its day, how it communicates with others, and how it will join a herd of other capybaras and stay with them for the rest of the animal's life.
7) Vampire bats
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A vampire bat must drink half its weight in blood every night. This is just one of the enthralling facts readers discover through accessible text. Fact sheets and vivid photographs detailing the animal's habitat, behaviors, and life cycle will keep any young reader engrossed from start to finish.
11) Sacagawea
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Sacagawea was a Shoshone Native American woman who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. Readers will learn about her contributions to the Corps, including assisting in language interpretation and how, as a Native American among a group of white travelers, she showed that the Corps had peaceful intentions. Chapters also describe Sacagawea's early life as well as her life after the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Explains the basics of how parentheses are used in text, their purpose, and the rules for their use. This fun set of books turns punctuation marks into superheroes who save the day in the town of Punctuation Junction. Each book explains the basics of how the punctuation mark is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. A quick quiz and fun story line are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a fast facts...
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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the two figures at the heart of the Corps of Discovery. Students will learn how these two men first met and how they came to be tasked with this expedition. Along the way, kids will learn about the adventures and hardships faced by the Corps, and how these events-along with land, people, and animals never before seen by people from the Eastern US-were dutifully recorded in their journals. Biographical information...
16) The Oregon Trail
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The Oregon Trail marked one of the major paths to the West. Readers learn why people embarked on this arduous journey, what life was like traveling along the trail, and the kinds of hardships faced along the way. Chapters trace the history of the Great Migration of 1843, the trail's affect on settlement patterns, and the influence migration patterns had on Oregon statehood.
17) The Gold Rush
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Sutter's Mill, California, has been a place where Americans have gone to pursue their dreams since the moment gold was discovered there. The Gold Rush of 1849 affected California's settlement and culture and hastened the move toward statehood. Readers look at life in mining camps, the cities that grew from them, changes in the economy, and the effect the Gold Rush had on California's Native Americans.
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With the costs of healthcare skyrocketing, and comprehensive coverage being difficult to obtain, those who do not have health insurance are often left to their own devices. This book explains what healthcare and insurance are and why they are so crucial. It also explains the many different low-cost insurance options that are available so that every family can get the care they need to live healthy, happy lives.
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In this time of nation-wide belt-tightening, a book on cutting costs is a must-have addition to library shelves. Cutting costs does not have to be a bad thing and it doesn't mean cutting out every desire. Readers learn about prioritizing needs over wants and ways to be cost-conscious and frugal. They also learn that sacrificing some material desires can free an individual from the cycle of consumption, which allows us to enjoy other things such as...
20) Squirrel Monkeys
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After a mother squirrel monkey gives birth to her baby, she will carry it on her back, carefully wrapping her tail around the young one to keep it near her. So begins the life of a baby squirrel monkey. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable jungle babies, readers will see how the little monkeys learn how to communicate with each other, find food, and move swiftly among the tallest tree branches in the Amazon. The colorful interior spreads...