Joanne Mattern
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Follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement...
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If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about Earth, weather, and the environment and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists!
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A biography of Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade. Describes Robert's youth in Texas, his education in medicine, and his acceptance of a position as a professor of medicine at the University of Florida, where he also served as the football team's doctor. Discusses how dehydration was a major problem for the team and how that led Cade to develop Gatorade. Includes a timeline and a glossary.
9) Sue Bird
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Provides a look at the career of WNBA player Sue Bird. Describes her high school career, development during college, and achievements in the WNBA. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
11) Hawai'i
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As the nation's only island state, Hawai'i lies in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, far off the west coast. Readers will tour Hawai'i's 132 islands as they learn about the state's incredible history. They will enjoy surfing, luaus, and other elements of local culture. They will also discover how the state's government works, what jobs people do in Hawai'i, what wildlife is found there, and much more.
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"From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In [this book], young readers will be introduced to some of the . . . disasters known to mankind, discovering how these fateful events unfolded--and how they changed the world as we know it"--Provided by publisher.
13) The Ragdoll cat
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Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of ragdoll cats.
14) The Birman cat
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Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Birman cats.
15) The exotic cat
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Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of exotic cats.