Jules Older
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Charlesbridge
Language
English
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Joseph-Armand Bombardier had a dream of inventing a machine that would "float on snow". At a time when Canadian roads were unpaved and unplowed, he was determined to create a vehicle that could get snowbound people to church or school or the hospital during the winter.
2) Pig
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English
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Explains the life cycle of pigs, and their various breeds, in a humorous but informative way.
3) Cow
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English
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A light-hearted, informative look at cows: different breeds, what they eat, how they make milk, and an assortment of other facts.
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English
Description
"I'd be careful of that one if I were you."
These are the first words Ed hears when he finds himself in a different ... a different what? Place? Planet? Dream? The future?
Eventually, Mr. Earle, explains, "Ed, you're inhabiting two dimensions. One at a time, but you're able to cross between them. Not many can do that, but you can. That's why you're Special. Understand?"
Ed doesn't understand, not yet. He's kinda' busy dodging Pineapplers,...
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English
Description
If you're looking for a house or apartment in a competitive market, what you're about to read will give you a distinct advantage. What worked for us in San Francisco will work for you in Auckland and Oakland, Sydney and San Jose, Singapore and Shanghai, London and Los Angeles, Honolulu and Hong Kong, DC and NY. TAKE ME HOME starts with SHOW, taking you through our roller coaster ride searching for shelter in San Francisco. Then, the TELL: lessons...
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English
Description
The writer's maxim is Show, Don't Tell. So, here's a sample from Death by Tartar Sauce... Loser in Leukerbad Some people travel so easily. They walk lightly on the earth. They exude peace and harmony. They hold onto their belongings. I envy these people. I'm the traveler who loses his wallet, loses his guide, loses his way. I'm a loser. Take my trip to Switzerland. As I board the United flight in San Francisco Airport, I suddenly realize I've left...
7) Telling Time
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English
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Time isn't an easy concept for kids to grasp, but young readers will delight in learning all about it with the fun and lively lessons in TELLING TIME. Exploring what time is and discovering why we need to tell time, young readers certainly learn more than 'the big hand is on the one and the little hand is on the two'. With the help of a whole lot of clocks, a dash of humor, and a few familiar circumstances, learning to tell time is a lot of fun. It's...
8) Special Ed
Author
Language
English
Description
"I'd be careful of that one if I were you."
These are the first words Ed hears when he finds himself in a different … a different what? Place? Planet? Dream? The future?
Eventually, Mr. Earle, explains, "Ed, you're inhabiting two dimensions. One at a time, but you're able to cross between them. Not many can do that, but you can. That's why you're Special. Understand?"
Ed doesn't understand, not yet. He's kinda' busy dodging Pineapplers,...
