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A compelling account of Simon Tams fight for free speech that ended with a landmark supreme court decision.Music is a way to transcend cultures and divides. Simon Tam used his bands name,The Slants, to make a powerful statement that racist insults could no longer be hurtful to Asian Americans. But then the U.S. Trade and Patent Office tries to stop him. In his eight-year battle to win trademark protection, Simon would go all the way to the Supreme...
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Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, tofind out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake. Fully translated Spanish text.
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IT'S PENGUIN PANDEMONIUM! Ready for a tour of the North Pole? Then join your tour guide - Yanni the Yeti! Yanni's tour moves along swimmingly until the penguins show up. Silly and playful, the penguins are always where they shouldn't be. And Yanni doesn't like it one bit! Will Yanni be able to do his job, or will the penguins cause too much pandemonium? There's only one way to find out!
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Readers will explore the connections between inflation, supply and demand, and cost of living. Readers will learn how the government measures and manages inflation, along with how to make financial decisions within its confines. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
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Whats in store for today? Three new adventures for adopted pet friends, Moose, Bear, and Tiger. Moose, Bear, and Tiger have a stressful time facing up to their fears, and eventually finding comfort snuggling down in a big comfy chair at the end of a very busy day! They support each other through a packed day full of drama and conflict, but all ends happily as they settle down together for a well-earned rest.
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Con el deseo de ser una delantera como lo fue su abuelo, Keisha se lanza a los entrenamientos de ftbol con los dos pies y, por desgracia, con las dos manos. Le preocupa que su costumbre de atrapar la pelota acabe con su sueo deportivo, pero la Entrenadora tiene un plan diferente.
10) Motocross
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Dirt bike racers soar over jumps and race through mud to the finish line. From motocross and supercross tracks to freestyle motocross, see dirt bikes in action and learn about the design that makes it possible for bikes and their riders to get big air. Fully translated Spanish text. Las motos de cross dan grandes saltos y van a toda velocidad por el lodo hasta la lnea de meta. Mira estas motos en accin en pistas desde motocross y suprecross hasta...
11) Autos Indy
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Indy cars are all about speed. From the methanol-powered engine to the wings and pointed nose, each part of an Indy car helps it race faster. Don't let anything slow you down as you read all about the cars of the famous Indy 500 race. Fully translated Spanish text. Los autos Indy son sinnimo de velocidad. Desde sus motores alimentados a metano hasta sus alerones y trompas en punta, cada parte de un auto Indy est preparada para hacerlo correr. Que...
12) Autos de serie
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Speed, danger, and intense competition-these are just a few elements that make stock car racing such a popular sport. See powerful stock cars close up and learn how racing teams build them for speed and safety. Fully translated Spanish text. La velocidad, el peligro y la competicin intensa son apenas algunas de las cosas que convierten a las carreras de autos de serie en un deporte popular. Observa de cerca estas poderosas mquinas y aprende cmo...
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ATV races challenge drivers with jumps, sharp turns, and rough terrain. But these tough machines aren't just for racing. They can take you to more places than any other vehicle on land. Find out what makes ATVs so versatile and why they remain one of the most popular vehicles around. Fully translated Spanish text. Las carreras de autos todoterreno representan un desafo de saltos, curvas cerradas y terrenos irregulares. Pero estas potentes mquinas...
14) Autos lowrider
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Not all cars are built for speed. From the inside out, lowriders are built for style. See how owners use hydraulics, chrome, booming speaker systems, and custom paint jobs to build cars unlike anything else on the road. Fully translated Spanish text. No todos los autos se construyen para ser veloces. En el caso de los lowrider lo importante es el estilo. Descubre cmo sus dueos usan sistemas hidrulicos, cromado, potentes sistemas de audio y diseos...
15) Using Credit
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Readers will explore the concept of credit, potential risks and rewards that come with using it, and how it can be used strategically to contribute to financial well-being. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
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Readers will explore how investments work, what influences investment decisions, and how to weigh the risks that may come with making certain investments. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.
17) Hansel y Gretel
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Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river. Fully translated Spanish text.
18) Wheres Mr Zip
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Hardworking Mr. ZIP and B. Franklin have to deliver the mail to all sorts of places. Come along on the journey as the duo delivers mail to cities, an airport, a construction site, a movie set, and more. Along the way, readers can search for 145 different things to spot.
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On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity. Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on...
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En una excursin de campamento, un grupo de pequeas exploradoras se enfrenta cara a cara con un vampiro hambriento. Corren peligro de que las muerda? O ser que lo ms espantoso de este vampiro es su gusto por lo dulce? Con captulos cortos, texto fcil de leer y contenido especial al final de cada libro, la serie Libros que asUUUstan logra dar un nivel de susto justo a los lectores ms pequeos (sin quitarles el sueo).