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Lots of people like to ride bicycles, so what makes Lance Armstrong different? He is the only cyclist in the world to win the Tour de France, a difficult 3-week-long bike race, 7 times! His story of courage and determination inspires readers of all ages. (nf)
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Knowing the time helps us be where we are supposed to be, whether it's at school, at a piano lesson, or at soccer practice. This informational book looks at clocks that were used to tell time long ago, as well as clocks used today. Students will read about shadow clocks, sundials, candle clocks, and water clocks. (nf)
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Leap! A Salmon's Story is a fictional tale about a salmon who has a very special, if not popular, talent. When she and her fellow salmon begin their long and tiring journey upstream to lay their eggs, the salmon's special ability helps save the fish from a hungry bear. As a result, the salmon are able to return home to spawn. The salmon life cycle is emphasized. Charming illustrations support the text. (f)
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How Zebras Got Their Stripes is a folktale about two donkeys who are tired of working and want an easier life. They meet a wise man who devises a solution to their problem: to turn the donkeys into zebras. (f)
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Strange Plants is an informative look at unusual plants around the world. This book includes photographs of these strange plants and descriptions of their unusual qualities. Readers will be fascinated as they learn about carnivorous plants and other amazing members of the plant kingdom. (nf)
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Slithery and Slimy is an informative introduction to reptiles and amphibians. The many wonderful animals pictured in the book will raise children's interest about the two groups of animals, and the text will help them understand the features that distinguish each group. Children will enjoy the images of exotic frogs, snakes, and lizards as they learn about them. (nf)
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Ratty Rats is a fictional tale about a group of rats that sneak onto a ship that is getting ready to sail. The rats run to the cargo bay and proceed to get settled for the journey. They eat the sailors' stored food, chew the ship's anchor rope, and eat through the ship's sails. The captain becomes very angry, but the crew refuses to acquiesce to his solution. (f)
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It looks like Anna's school picnic will be ruined by rain. But Oma tells Anna about Opa's magic coat, which can change the weather. Anna dons the enormous coat and commands the sun to shine. In the beautiful weather, everyone has fun at the picnicâeveryone except Anna. How can she enjoy a picnic while wearing a coat that makes her too slow to play and too hot to eat? (f)
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