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"Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She's chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. Sachs is forced to let her quarry escape as she jumps in to try to help save the victim. She and famed forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme soon learn, however, that the incident may not be an accident at all, but the first in a series of intentional attacks....
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Lincoln Rhyme novel volume 13
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"A businessman snatched from an Upper East Side street in broad daylight. A miniature hangman's noose left at the scene. A nine-year-old girl, the only witness to the crime. With a crime scene this puzzling, forensic expertise of the highest order is absolutely essential. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are called in to investigate. Soon the case takes a stranger turn: a recording surfaces of the victim being slowly hanged, his desperate gasps the...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"In Manau National Park in Peru, an amazing fourteen different species of monkeys live together. That's more than in any other rainforest in the world! How can they coexist so well? Find out in this lyrical, rhyming picture book that explores each monkey's habits, diet, and home, illustrating how this delicate ecosystem and its creatures live together in harmony"--
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434 pages ; 24 cm.
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"In the early hours of a quiet, weekend morning in Manhattan's Diamond District, at the scene of a brutal triple murder, the killer left behind a half-million dollars' worth of gems at the scene. As more crimes follow, it becomes clear that the killer's target is not gems, but engaged couples themselves. Then a witness is left alive. Vimal Lahori, a young diamond cutter, can help Rhyme and Sachs blow the lid off the case -- but has gone into hiding....
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Some people are scared of bees, but these creatures play a significant part in our world. With the use of captivating poems, this innovative book features many key facts about these interesting insects and explains why they are important to the wellbeing of many other organisms. Curious readers will love learning amusing rhymes that help them remember specific information and easily share fun facts with friends and family. Eye-catching photographs...
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This fun book proves that monkeys, poetry, and learning can go together quite naturally. From howler monkeys to squirrel monkeys, readers will learn about the tropical rain forests that are filled with a variety of marvelous primates. Engaging poems and colorful images reinforce important life science lessons. Whether your readers love poetry or monkeys, this book will become a favorite.
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There are thousands of different species of snakes in the world, from the most venomous vipers to harmless garden snakes. This delightful volume uses poetry to teach readers about all sorts of snakes. Rhyming verses touch on key life science lessons, ensuring that specific details are easy for readers to remember and repeat to others. These informative poems introduce readers to a fun style of writing and colorful images hold the attention of developing...
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Anyone of sound mind would not want to dive into waters full of sharks, but diving into shark poetry is a whole other story! Eye-catching images pair closely with captivating, rhyming text that offers fun facts about these fierce fish. Delightful poems provide compelling content supporting life science curricula, making it easy for readers to remember key facts. This engaging volume encourages an understanding and recognition of rhyming words, which...
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Parrots are known for their ability to repeat things that people say, but there's much more to learn about these beautiful birds. Readers will learn amazing details about parrots, from where they live to what they eat. Rhyming text is paired with colorful images, supporting readers of many ages and levels. Fun poems help impart key facts about these amazing animals in a way that will make readers want to parrot back what they've learned.
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As the largest land animals alive, elephants are magnificent creatures. Readers will learn about these awesome animals through fun and informative poems. An excellent introduction to rhyming and verse, this captivating book also reinforces key life science lessons. The rhymes make it easy for young readers to remember key facts and figures. Vibrant photographs help engage developing and struggling readers.
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Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on Earth and they can go through 8,000 teeth over a lifetime! This book introduces readers to fascinating facts about crocodiles, from their habitat to their hunting techniques. Readers will digest fun facts with a serving of delightful rhyme. The rhyme structure will help readers remember and connect with animal information, as well as understand certain sounds and parts of speech. Bright photographs...
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American robins are often seen as a sign of spring; they're the first birds to lay their bright blue eggs in the new season. This book introduces readers to the robin, an interesting bird with a cheerful song and a taste for earthworms. Readers will learn about robin diet, habitat, life cycle, and more. Fun facts are presented in rhyme, making their reading experience both fun and educational. Rhyming text is paired with eye-catching photographs to...
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Ants are more than just pests; they're super-strong creatures that can carry 50 times their own weight and work as a team. This book introduces readers to interesting facts about ants, from their complex colonies to their lifecycles and roles. Facts are presented in delightful rhyme, which gives readers the opportunity to better remember information and to recognize rhyming words. Vivid photographs invite readers to study ants up close, while simple...
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The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth today, with a heart the size of a car. Whales of many shapes and sizes swim in the world's oceans, inspiring awe in anyone lucky enough to spot one. This book introduces readers to whales, including their different species, habitats, diets, and behaviors. Exciting facts are told in rhyme, providing an interesting and unique way for readers to enjoy and remember information. Striking photographs are paired...
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Porcupines are awesome animals that are covered in as many as 30,000 quills. These "quill pigs" will fascinate young readers, from their unique defenses to their diet and habitat. This book introduces readers to essential information about porcupines through amusing rhyme. Rhyme allows readers to enjoy and remember facts, while also teaching them how to recognize rhyming words. Accessible text and bright photographs invite readers to get up close...
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Young readers are likely familiar with toads, but do they know that toads let out a poison when threatened and puff themselves up to scare off predators? These little animals are more than meets the eye! This book introduces readers to toad habitats, diet, behaviors, and defenses. Interesting facts are told through entertaining rhyme, which will keep readers' attention and allow them to remember information. Rhyme is an important part of understanding...
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The basic underlying assertion of RAP, a Psycho mythology of suggestion, is that what was once a Mystery, was nothing more than what we would College. Basically In ancient Hamitic Asia, the unifying belief system was essentially the belief in one universal deity. At some point this simplicity degenerated into national idolatry, and divides humanity into categories of fit and unfit. After the universal deluge, the figure Nimrod seems to figure most...
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Did you grow up reciting Little Miss Muffet, Jack Be Nimble, and Mary Had a Little Lamb? Mother Goose nursery rhymes have helped generations of children achieve literacy. This second grade classroom resource will help teachers incorporate rhymes into a standards-based curriculum that is aligned to TESOL, WIDA, and Common Care. Students will master phonological awareness, phonics skills, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and writing while purposefully...
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