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[2020]
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English
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This young readers' edition tells the remarkable story, largely forgotten until now, of the young Jewish women who became resistance fighters against the Nazis during World War II. It has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"A young girl and her cat watch a firefly glow, make shadows in the sun and learn all about how light works in this accessible, kid-friendly introduction to the science of light. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? Join a young girl and her cat on a journey of scientific discovery to find the answers to these questions and more"--
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Aviators volume Season 1
Pub. Date
[2013], c2010
Language
English
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This episode of The Aviators includes the following segments: AirVenture, America's Largest Aviation Celebration; The U.S. Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy; The Tiger Moth Biplane; Miracle on the Hudson Hero Jeff Skiles; and Flat Spin Survivor.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Three oversized stories featuring Rey, Finn, and Poe, plus half a dozen short stories including tales of villainy starring Kylo Ren and Darth Vader himself, and new stories of dastardly exploits by Grand Moff Tarkin, Darth Maul, Tobias Beckett and Val, and the sinister Nihil.
5) The Universe
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English
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In this program, scientists, astrobiologists, and astronomers combine scientific fact and a little imagination to create five lines of extraterrestrial evolution and explain how creatures on the surface of Earth can offer a helping hand to understanding life on other planets.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
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Minky se lastima el brazo derecho mientras juega. Mientras todos comentan lo malo que es eso, Kukuli solo dice “tal vez”. Con el paso del tiempo resulta que Minky, quien no ha podido usar su brazo derecho por un tiempo, puede hacer cosas asombrosas con su brazo izquierdo. Mientras todos comentan que eso es algo muy bueno, Kukuli solo continúan diciendo “tal vez”. Nuestros personajes, que piensan e intentan decidir si cada situación fue buena...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"'This is how we carried out of Africa the poor broken body of Bwana Daudi, the Doctor, David Livingstone, so that he could be borne across the sea and buried in his own land.' So begins Petina Gappah's powerful novel of exploration and adventure in nineteenth-century Africa--the captivating story of the loyal men and women who carried explorer and missionary Dr. Livingstone's body, his papers and maps, fifteen hundred miles across the continent of...
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English
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Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin describes how past presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan, mastered the technology of their times to bring their message to the masses.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Minky hurts his right arm while playing. While everyone says how bad this is, Kukuli just says "maybe". When the time passes it turns out that Minky, who has not been able to use his right arm for a while, can do amazing things with his left arm. While everyone says it is a good thing, Kukuli just says “maybe" again. Our characters, who think and try to decide whether it was good or bad in every event, would eventually understand what Kukuli really...
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English
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In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. However, in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the U.S. government to rapidly recruit from the civilian population, thanks to the Selective Service System. In this video, we will find out where it comes from and how compulsory it really is.
11) Arthur
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English
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Is That Kosher - Joan Rivers lends her voice as Francine's sharp-tongued grandma, Bubba, in this episode about family traditions and communal celebration. Francine's convinced that she can fast on Yom Kippur just like her older sister. But then Arthur wins a free pizza party for all his friends for that very same day! Will Francine be able to resist? With Bubba's help, Francine learns that there's more to the special holiday than making it through...
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English
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In the late 1800s, Maggie Walker, an African American community leader, helped establish a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients, a community center, and an educational loan fund, among other humanitarian projects. She was also the first woman in the United States to become founder and president of a chartered bank.
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An Egyptian crocodile who catches the fancy of the esteemed Emperor Napoleon becomes an instant celebrity in a fancy fountain in Paris. But when someone in the kitchen starts singing the praises of crocodile pie, the resourceful and very hungry reptile escapes by sewer. Narrated by Tim Curry. AudioFile: "Tim Curry's narration is exemplary - a glorious example of the perfect melding of all parts of an audio recording. The musical background is...
14) Reading Rainbow
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English
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Feature Book - Mama Don't Allow When Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday, neither his parents nor his neighborhood can stand the racket! No one guesses what's in store for them, when Miles and his Swamp Band receive an invitation to play at the Alligator Ball. Alligator Farm - A visit to Kliebert's Alligator Farm where Heather Burden, a Naturalist from the New Orleans Zoo, tells LeVar about alligators and lets him hold a small one. Meet Fred Newman...
15) That's Cool
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Is it true that if an earthworm is cut in two, it will become two earthworms?
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