Elaine Landau
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[2011]
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What's that cat with big paws, shaggy fur, and a charming spirit? It's the Maine coon! Maine coons are active and friendly cats that love to play. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a Maine coon fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its mysterious past to its ability to survive harsh winter weather. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Maine coon. So check out this go-to guide...
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[2015]
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YOU are a New Englander with a bad case of gold fever. Gold has been discovered in California, and you want to go claim some for yourself. Will you strike it rich? On January 24, 1848, a man working near Sutter's Mill in California spotted a few small gold nuggets in the American River. This discovery led thousands of people to move to the west. However, looking for gold proved to be dangerous work. Author Elaine Landau poses many other exciting questions...
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[2011]
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The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to the beat of the two drummers in her band Suga Mama. But are the drums right for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional drummers like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good drummer needs. Discover whether the drums are your...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to care for the ragdoll. So check...
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2011
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English
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The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the saxophone the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional sax players like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good sax player needs. Discover whether the saxophone is your best choice for making music.
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[2008]
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English
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Once considered the poor man's cocaine," methamphetamine has seeped into the mainstream in the United States. It is estimated that more than 12 million people have tried the drug, and 1.4 million used it during the past year. Meth-making operations have been uncovered in all fifty states and police departments across the nation now rank methamphetamine as the number one drug they battle today. In this eye-opening title, author Elaine Landau examines...
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[2011]
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English
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Tainted peanuts, deadly hamburgers, recalled tomatoes. Every year new problems erupt with the safety of the foods we eat and water we drink. Widespread recalls occur when food becomes infected by bacteria and viruses. Water supplies are turned off when parasites are detected. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper noted, "The increasing reports of illness, many of them caused by food-borne bugs, are in part a result of global food distribution,...
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[2011]
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What's that cat with the silky, spotted coat and pale green eyes? It's the Egyptian mau! Egyptian maus are intelligent, loving, and loyal. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're an Egyptian mau fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots as a prized animal in ancient Egypt to how it came to the United States with a Russian princess. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Egyptian...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that unusual cat with almost no hair? It's the sphynx! Sphynx cats have thin layers of fur, large ears, and slim bodies. They're also friendly and playful. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a sphynx fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its indoor lifestyle to how sphynx cats got their start. You'll also want to find out how to care for the sphynx. So check out this go-to guide...
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2011
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English
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The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument in country, blues, jazz, and classical music. But is the guitar the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional guitarists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good guitarist needs. Discover whether...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a shih tzu fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its sweet nature and love of people to its history as a pampered pooch in China and Tibet. You'll also want to find out how...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that dog with the powder-puff coat, foxlike face, and bold personality? It's the Pomeranian! Pomeranians are cuddly dogs, yet they're also active and have loads of curiosity. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a Pomeranian fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its fluffy fur and pint-sized body to its history as a working dog in the Arctic regions. You'll also want to find out...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat? It's the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're an American shorthair fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You'll also want to...
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[2011]
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English
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What's that tailless cat with the thick fur and big eyes? It's the Manx! Manx are charming and playful, and they sometimes act more like dogs than cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a Manx fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roots on the Isle of Mann to its time living in the palace of King Edward VII. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Manx. So check out this...
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