Barbara Derubertis
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On April 22 each year, more than a billion people around the world join together to shine a spotlight on Planet Earth. Let's Celebrate Earth Day encourages young readers to learn about why this important holiday was created and about the many little things we can do to make big changes in the health of our planet.
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Everyone loves celebrating Labor Day weekend-it's the "last hurrah" of summer, with parades and picnics and fun. But on the first Monday of September, we remember the true meaning of the holiday: to celebrate and honor all the workers in our American labor force, especially those who fight for safe work places and fair pay.
7) Wally Walrus
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Wally Walrus is scared of bully Squawky Hawk…until Wally wins him over in a spectacular way!
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This is the story of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, beginning with his childhood dream of being a sailor. Despite his incredible courage and determination, Columbus' greed caused many problems. His voyages never brought him the riches he sought, but what he did find was more important than he ever could have imagined.
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The familiar story of this American hero is told for children. From Dr. King's birth to the end of his short life, the values that he stood for so powerfully and the changes that he helped to bring about are presented here in terms that children can understand and personally relate to.
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The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.
12) Joey Goat
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Joey Goat likes to play jokes on folks…until he learns how it feels to have a joke played on him!
15) Perky Otter
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Perky Otter and busy Bert the Beaver learn that they have a few things in common after all.
18) Lucky Duck
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Lucky Duck gets stuck in a muddy puddle. Has this duck ran out of luck?