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1) Country
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Did you know that Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the home of country music? Many country artists live and make music there.
Find out more in Country, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.
2) Helicopters
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Did you know that a helicopter can be big enough to carry a bus? The biggest helicopter is taller than a two-story house. Find out more about these mighty machines in Helicopters, part of the Mega Machines series.
3) Rock
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Did you know that the electric guitar is one of the most important instruments in rock? Les Paul made one of the first electric guitars
in 1941. Find out more in Rock, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.
4) Pop
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Did you know that pop music started in the United States in the 1950s? The first pop music came from rock songs. Find out more in Pop, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.
5) Jazz
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Did you know that jazz music has its roots in Africa and Europe? It came from a kind of music called ragtime. Find out more in Jazz,
one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.
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Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, was the first state house for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has become an important symbol in the United States because of the role it played in the country's history. Find out more in Independence Hall, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S.
Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series
9) Sea Turtles
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Where is a baby sea turtle born? How many kinds of sea turtles are there? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Sea Turtles,an Exploring Life Cycles book.
10) The Motto
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The United States motto is "In God We Trust." It has been in use since the mid-1800s, but it did not become an official motto until nearly 100 years later. Find out more in The Motto, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
14) Ankylosaurus
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Ankylosaurus is best known for its armor-covered body. Its fused bones and armored body have led many paleontologists to describe it as the tank of the dinosaur world. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Ankylosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
15) Triceratops
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Triceratops had a stocky, powerful body similar to the modern-day rhinoceros. It is best known for having three large horns on
its head. Triceratops used these horns to defend itself from predators. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Triceratops,
a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
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Tyrannosaurus rex means "tyrant lizard king." This famous dinosaur had sharp, serrated teeth that were up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, or about the same size as a banana. It hunted other dinosaurs for food. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
17) Spinosaurus
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Spinosaurus was possibly the largest predatory dinosaur that ever lived, surpassing the better-known Tyrannosaurus rex in size. The long bones sticking out of its back looked like a giant sail. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Spinosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
18) Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers. It is best known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all
dinosaurs. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Stegosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
19) Tractors
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Tractors use tools to do different jobs. A backhoe loader is a special kind of tractor with a bucket on the front and a scoop on the back. Learn more about these machines in Tractors, part of the Monster Machines series.
20) Velociraptor
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Velociraptor was a small, feathered predatory dinosaur. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being
one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Velociraptor, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
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