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Can you believe that the first tennis balls didn't bounce? Or that the world's first basketball hoop was a peach crate? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every day. From the Minnesota teen who invented water skis to the Missouri mechanic who came up with the idea of driving over cars with his monster pickup truck, you'll find out how we got some of our favorite entertainment inventions.
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"Read 21 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota. What college is "Minnesota's most legendary haunted place"? Where did a ghost reportedly murder two victims? How has a haunted hutch predicted several people's deaths? Minnesota is one of the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the freakiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Award-winning...
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"Michigan is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of stories presents the creepiest, most surprising of them all. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in 27 chilling tales about haunted locations."--excerpted from back cover summary.
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A place so haunted it was featured on national television, the spirits of long-dead gangsters and serial killers, and perhaps the most famous werewolf story in US history -- Wisconsin has long been regarded as one of the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising of them all. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 28 chilling tales about haunted locations. They're based on...
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Four student athletes are cut from their teams, but they're determined not to give up. They create the ultimate fan club . . . the B-Team, and will stop at nothing to help their former squads win. When an opposing baseball team is suspected of cheating, these heroes for hire take the case. But will the Fanatic Foursome knock one out of the park or get caught in a pickle?
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Do you enjoy lending a helping hand to people in your community? What if you could combine your interest in serving others with earning money, even before you turn sixteen? Good news: You can start a business that offers a useful service-whether it's walking your neighbors' dogs, mowing lawns, or tutoring classmates. This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.
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Do you want to do something exciting with your summer? What if you could earn money at the same time-even before you turn sixteen? Good news: You can get a summer job that's thrilling and challenging-whether it's working at a camp, helping out on a farm, or shining onstage. This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.
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An Interactive Journey up the Food Chain
Animals are adorable, but they also have a wild side. Many hunt to survive-and must avoid being hunted. This kid-friendly introduction to nature's predator-prey relationship spotlights several amazing examples. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents spectacular photos of real critters in their natural habitats, while author Ryan Jacobson explores their most interesting hunting and eating habits.
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Do you enjoy using your creativity to make something new? What if you could turn those skills into cash? Good news: You can go into business making and selling items that people want-from sports flags to fancy phone covers. This book will show you the ins and outs of each moneymaking venture and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.
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Have you heard that businesses don't hire anyone younger than sixteen? Good news: that's not true! You can start working at some companies as soon as you turn fourteen. That's two whole extra years in the working world! You can snag a position at a movie theater, a fast food joint, a theme park, and more! This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.
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It's supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out. Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions!
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It's the trip of a lifetime, a dream come true. You and your sister are climbing to the summit of Mount Everest. But when you get caught in a terrible blizzard, you find yourself in an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you and your sister have what it takes to save yourselves from the mountain's many dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out! Test your survival skills with outcomes affected...
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Explains the different materials used in shoes; discusses how shoes are put together and shaped in a factory; and how shoes become available to consumers. Kids are used to seeing stores stocked with foods, toys, household items, and more. But most kids know very little about where those products come from or how they are made. Our discovery-focused Before the Store series raises young readers' awareness by showing the journeys some popular products...
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Explains how oranges are grown and harvested; discusses how oranges are turned into orange juice and packaged at a factory; and how orange juice becomes available to consumers. Kids are used to seeing stores stocked with foods, toys, household items, and more. But most kids know very little about where those products come from or how they are made. Our discovery-focused Before the Store series raises young readers' awareness by showing the journeys...
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Explains what light and vision are; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different light and vision concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...