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Your mouth really is filthy! It's a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From cavities to canker sores, those little creatures can also create some repulsive problems. Learn all about saliva, plaque, and the bacteria that infest your mouth - and find out how to keep that mouth of yours healthy. With close-up pictures and lots of disgusting...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What's that funny feeling coming from your gut? It could be oozing stomach acid or a booming belch or stinky fart that is ready to burst. These revolting reactions happen during the digestion of food. Once you've mashed up and swallowed a meal, your body has to turn it into energy, water, and . . . well . . . poop. Find out about all the nasty...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum. A penny placed on a train track can cause a train to derail. The average human consumes four spiders per year while sleeping. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, they'll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen health-related statements and find out which ones are right, which...
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Perry likes pizza and pingpong. But one day he wonders what kind of pizza professional pingpong players would pick. When he can't find the answers at the library, Perry decides to write his own book. Follow Perry's idea from beginning to end, and find out how his big idea becomes a book.
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You may know that Zoë Kravitz made a splash when she starred as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class. But did you know that Zoë: • has a passion for music and started her own band called Elevator Fight? • loves to borrow clothing from her super-stylish parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz? • considers herself quirky and thinks it would be a challenge to play a regular, everyday character? Want to know more about the life of this talented...
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Quick! Do you know which NFL quarterback has the career most passing yards? The answer's right here. Check out these top 10 lists to learn about top-notch athletes around the world. And when it comes to who's No. 1, you don't have to take our word for it. Each list is based on facts. You'll discover the fastest swimmers, the straightest shooters, the greatest gold medal champions of the Olympic Games...and more! So sit back, grab your scorecard, and...
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Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, The Hispanic American Experience shines a spotlight on Hispanic Americans and their many exciting contributions to American society. From musicians and artists to actors and athletes, Hispanic Americans enrich American life. Writers such as novelist Sandra Cisneros and playwright Luis Valdez offer insights into social issues and the diverse cultural lives...
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Quick! Who's the highest-paid actor in Hollywood? The answer's right here. Check out these top 10 lists to learn which films, TV shows, and celebrities are top-notch. And when it comes to who's No. 1, you don't have to take our word for it. Each list is based on facts. You'll discover the highest-earning movies, the most-viewed reality TV shows, the youngest Oscar winners for Best Actor or Actress...and more! So sit back, put your phone on silent,...
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Time management. It's a challenge for everyone. Between homework, family life, friendships, and after-school activities, most teens feel overscheduled and stressed out. But did you know you can create a "time budget" to help you manage your list of to-dos? Or that identifying your priorities is a great first step toward getting your crazy schedule under control? This book explores all kinds of tools to help you manage your time. You'll discover •...
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Clear the hurdles. Roll with the punches. Batting a thousand. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when they're not running races, facing a prizefighter, or hitting every single pitch. That's because these sayings are idioms-phrases that mean something different from what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms make you drop the ball. Let's explore a variety of sports-related idioms and figure out what people...
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Budgeting. That sounds like a lot of work! But actually, budgeting is easy. You just need to make sure the money you have coming in is equal to or greater than the money you have going out. If you make a budget and stick to it, you'll be surprised what you can accomplish. You can save money for a car or college-and still have spending money in your pocket. This book explores budgeting from all angles. You'll discover • how to make your own budget-either...
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Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, The Middle Eastern American Experience shines a spotlight on Middle Eastern Americans and their many exciting contributions to U.S. society. From artists and athletes to military and political leaders, Middle Eastern Americans enrich American life. Writers such as Khalil Gibran and Naomi Shihab Nye offer eye-opening glimpses into their lives and cultural history....
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Low on cash? Tired of being the only one who's too broke to go out? Maybe it's time for a job. Think about it-with your own paycheck, you'll have money to spend and money to save, and you'll gain valuable work experience. If you're feeling really ambitious, you might even decide to start your own business. Lifeguarding? Pet sitting? Computer work? No matter what job you choose, it all adds up to cash in your pocket. This book explores teenage employment...
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Hold your horses! Don't let the cat out of the bag. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when there aren't any animals around! That's because these sentences are idioms-phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms get your goat. Let's explore a variety of idioms involving animals and figure out what people really mean...
18) Derek Jeter
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Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees for as long as he could remember. When the team made Derek the sixth pick in the 1992 draft, his dream became a reality. With the Yankees winning the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009, Derek has become a fan favorite and one of baseball's most respected players. When he passed Lou Gehrig to become the Yankees' all-time leader in hits in 2009, Derek proved that he was a Yankees...
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Email, cell phones, Facebook, texts, letters … even good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. Teens today have all kinds of choices when it comes to communication. But did you know that there are unwritten rules that go with every form of communication? Sending a text to a friend, a letter to a future employer, and a thank-you note to your aunt and uncle all come with very different rules. Figuring out how to communicate effectively will affect...
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Is it fair for another kid to keep a pen you lost, since he's the one who found it? And is it fair for your mom to say you can't watch TV after school? Sometimes life can seem pretty unfair! But if you learn the principles of fairness and try to stick to them, tricky situations like these can feel a little easier. This book offers examples of several difficult problems and examines how to deal with them fairly. See how a little fairness can go a long...