M. J Cosson
5) Troodon
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This book tells about the evidence for the Troodon and describes their physical characteristics and living habits.
14) Harriet Tubman
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Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of American slaves escape along the secret route to freedom known as the Underground Railroad. Born a slave herself, she fled from Maryland to freedom in Philadelphia in 1849. For the next 10 years she made repeated secret trips back to Maryland, leading over 300 escaped slaves north to freedom in Canada. During the Civil War she also served the Union as a scout, spy and nurse. Her success at shepherding others to safety...
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This book is one in a series of eight books titled "The smart kids guide". The entire series belongs in every child's personal library. This particular book talks about friendships. It tells us that there are friends for a reason, friends for a season, and friends for a lifetime. It tells us also that all friends are important. The book offers suggestions of how to make new friends, how to keep friends, and when to let them go. Children are encouraged...
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Presents a guide to communication for children. Discusses what the appropriate thing to say is in different situations, such as when you want something, when someone is sad, hurting, or has been kind, or in a difficult situation. Includes a list of ten things to know about communication, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
17) Salmon migration
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Traces the migration of wild salmon, discussing their life cycle, predators, and conservation status. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further information.
19) Yankee whalers
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Chapters discuss who the Pilgrims were, life on the Mayflower, the first winter in the colony, and the establishment of Plymouth as a permanent settlement. The Mayflower Compact is mentioned and briefly explained. Each title is liberally illustrated with vintage color, sepia, and black-and-white drawings and paintings of the era. Most captions are a repetition of the texts. Boxed quotations from the period appear throughout.
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A tour through California's Redwood National Park, (complete with maps, legends, and detailed captions and factoids) introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Big Tree, High Bluff Overlook, and Yurok influences are all discussed.