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After the 2004 tsunami hit Southeast Asia, a little hippo was discovered orphaned and far from home. Named Owen by his caretakers in an animal sanctuary, he soon found an unlikely best friend in a 130-year-old tortoise named Mzee. Full color.

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Beginning readers can chill out with one of the coolest creatures around--the emperor penguin. These birds cannot fly, but can stay underwater for almost 20 minutes. Full color.

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A retelling of the traditional tale in which five silly fishermen, unable to count properly, are convinced that one of their group has drowned.

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"Starting from the northern United States and southern Canada, millions of Monarchs converge every fall in one region in central Mexico. It's not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs."--Amazon.com.

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In space, kids ride around on jet bikes, go for pizza in the family rocket, and read scary stories about people living on Earth. Full color.

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"Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history"--

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"Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history"--

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Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Illustrations.

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With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, the fascinating story of George Washington comes to life, revealing the real man, not just the face on the $1 bill.

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Now, a two and a half year long museum exhibit of Tut's treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . Is complete with 100 black and white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and so called mummy curses.

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Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time - Italy during the Renaissance.

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A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry.

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Profiles the life and career of astronaut Neil Armstrong.