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Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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Astronaut Neil Armstrong couldn't be held down by Earth's gravity. As the first person to step foot on the moon, Neil took the US space program to new heights. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobs-cutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanes-and plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents' basement! This playful story shows young readers that not even the sky is the limit for their own dreams.
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Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is searching for more than picnic baskets in this guide to animal tracks. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he explores Jellystone Park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi, Boo Boo, and the rest of the Jellystone characters paired with colorful illustrations show what we can learn about animals from the tracks they leave behind.
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Thomas Edison became a great American inventor and businessman. But do you know what he was like as a child? From exploring shipyards and pastures to feeding a girl worms, Thomas was a curious and creative child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is watching his garden grow at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he takes a closer look at the different plants in the park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how plants grow from a seed, different types of plants, and how plants impact our environment.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman justice to serve on the Supreme Court. But do you know what she was like as a child? Strong role models and encouragement to be herself led Ruth to speak her mind and to stand up for equality. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ...but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to pursue...
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Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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How do I get to school? While lots of students hop on a bus, On My Way to School explores some alternative methods used by kids around the world, including trains, subways, bikes, and boats. It's a transportation treat for young readers, narrated in 1st-person by a fellow student and accompanied by bright, full-color illustrations.
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Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is leading the way, looking at all the different rocks at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies different types of rocks. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how rocks are formed, types of rocks, and how rocks shape our environment.
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Hey, hey, hey, it's going to be a buggy day! The bugs are buzzing around Yogi Bear and the gang at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies bugs. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers the difference between bugs and insects, different types of insects, and how insects affect our environment.
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Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kids from the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common members of a diverse elementary-school community and explains the work they do.
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How do I find my way around school? This Is My School gives young readers the grand tour through all the rooms and special areas that make up an elementary-school building. Featuring playful illustrations that embrace diversity, and led by a 1st-person student narrator, the tour takes kids to the front office, the library, the gym, the nurse's office, and other rooms.