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How does a gorilla spend its day Do gorillas travel in groups Can a gorilla "talk" Kids will go ape over this fascinating book about one of the most intelligent and gentle creatures on earth. Full-color illustrations and photos.

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Every kid has heard of Johnny Appleseed--of his big bag of apple seeds and his cooking-pot hat. This easy reader goes beyond the legend to tell of Johnny's life on the road and his mission to plant trees across the land--all in super-simple language that even the youngest readers can understand. Full color.

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(Paperback)

Did you know that snakes pick up smells with their tongues . . . and that a python can swallow a whole pig in one bite Fun and fantastic facts about snakes--the creatures kids love to hate--with eye-popping collage illustrations.

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As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous prolific inventor. This easy to read nonfiction story follows Edison from his time in school to his career as a full-time inventor.

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Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues and the key players who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen.

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Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues and the key players who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen. Illustrations.

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Patricia Brennan takes readers into the heart of WWII D-Day and gives an hour-by-hour breakdown of one of the greatest amphibious landings ever.

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On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-read narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history. Illustrations.

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Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Illustrations.

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Charlie Chaplin sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five. Performing proved to be his salvation, providing a way out of a life of hardship and poverty. Success came early and made Chaplin one of the best loved people in the United States until the McCarthy witch hunts drove Chaplin from his adopted country.

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Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name. A name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope with which he was able to observe the heavens.

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"Born in 1867 in the 'Big Woods' in Wisconsin, Laura experienced both the hardship and the adventure of living on the frontier. It wasn't until after she was sixty that [she] started chronicling those times, which resulted in nine Little House books, a hit TV series that ran for eight years, and her own permanent place as a heroine of the American West"--

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Published in the year 2019 as: Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg; part of the Who is-- series. Republished with change in title and revisions in December 2020 using the same ISBNs.

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Youve probably seen her on t-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos, well, now that famous face graces the cover of our latest Who Is title.