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None of the Hoppers except for Snubby Nose seem to know why February 14th is a special day. The other Hoppers wonder what the big day is all about until they find their presents from Cupid. Snubby Nose is missing on Valentine's Day, but he comes home with a surprise for Grandpa Grizzly. (f)
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Noise in the Night is about two boys who love to play in a tent they have set up in the backyard. One night, they decide to sleep in the tent for the first time. They awaken suddenly to a loud noise but are unable to identify its source until they search the tent next to them. The story ending will amuse children. (f)
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Sign Language and Hand Talk introduces readers to the ways people and other animals communicate with their hands. The text, photos, and illustrations explain how deaf people, babies, and other animals communicate with their hands. Students also learn about the history of sign language and about famous people who have used sign language. (nf)
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Smelly Clyde is about a dog named Clyde who loves the smell of manure. One day he runs to Farmer Brown's farm and rolls and rolls in the manure of different animals. When Clyde goes home at the end of the day, he sniffs another odor, one he doesn't like. It's soap! Whimsical illustrations support the text. (f)
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Jessica Loves Soccer is a story about being a female in male territory. The young heroine faces the usual gender obstacles but in the end is acknowledged as being a good soccer player, even by her brothers. (f)
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Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or how many insects there are in the world? If so, then you must read Insect Life Cycle. This introductory text is appropriate for children who want to do research on insects. You can also introduce children to the concepts of chapters, main ideas, supporting details, a table of contents, and an index. (nf)
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Crocs and Gators is a factual text that provides information about crocodilians. It describes their physical characteristics, habitats, and eating habits, as well as the four main types of crocodilians. The book also discusses why some crocodilians are becoming endangered and what is being done to save them. (nf)
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The people of ancient Egypt lived on the banks of the Nile River and had unique beliefs about death. An introduction to the pyramids and their place in Egyptian culture gives readers an overview of life in ancient Egypt. (nf)
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