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1) Broken pride
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A lion cast out from his tribe. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.
2) The hike
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Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.
3) Pax
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"After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back"--
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Describes how Walt Disney had an idea for a character called Mickey Mouse and built on that idea to create the Walt Disney Company. Describes the history, rise, and brand of the Walt Disney Company, highlighting the company's brand extensions, notable successes and leaders, business side, and future. Includes illustrations, fact boxes, quotes, a timeline, and definitions of business terms.
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Explores the myth of the yeti, and describes the yeti's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat. Highlights possible sightings of the yeti and its appearance in pop culture. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a quiz, a glossary, and additional resources.
6) Sunny
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Sunny, the Defenders' best runner, only runs for his father, who blames Sunny for his mother's death, but with his coach's help Sunny finds a way to combine track and field with his true passion, dancing.
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Tiger expert Samantha Helle invites readers to embark on a research mission to study the physical characteristics, life cycle, behaviors, habitat, and diet of wild tigers. Explores the relationship between humans and tigers, how tigers are threatened by poachers and habitat loss, and what readers can do to help. Includes color illustrations, a map, and a glossary.
8) Watercress
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Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.