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1) Summary of American Prometheus By Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. R
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DISCLAIMERThis book does not in any capacity mean to replace the original book but to serve as a vast summary of the original book.Summary of American Prometheus By Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer IN THIS SUMMARIZED BOOK, YOU WILL GET:Chapter astute outline of the main contents.Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original bookThe...
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What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House is a girls' guide to solving life's most vexing problems
Everything You Thought You'd Know By Now (But Don't)
Don't be daunted by the daily dilemmas modern life throws at you! It may seem as though every able-bodied person you know can change a tire, eat a lobster and give a massage, but--believe it or not--it's not uncommon to reach adulthood with glaring holes in one's skill set. This sleek little book is...
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Motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself . . .
Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they're losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn't seem right either.
Flex mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their...
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#1 New Release in Language & Grammar, Questions & Answers, and Editing - Be a Successful Author
Learn the keys to successful authorship from a pro: Joan Gelfand, author of You Can Be a Winning Writer, has been teaching her 4 C's approach to creative writing and successful authorship to aspiring authors at book festivals and writer's conferences for the past decade. She has taught her 4 C's method to college professors, CEOs, doctors, ghostwriters,...
5) How to bird
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"How to Bird is a culturally relevant, lyrical, succinct, and direct procedural text. Images and words on each page invite readers to try a new birding strategy, right then and there. How to Bird is a mentor text for educators teaching procedural writing. Additionally, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that seeing and hearing birds makes people happier. How to Bird supports readers' social and emotional well-being by introducing birding...
6) Once, a bird
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"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 11
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Opin, his brother Emjay, and their mother live in a car and are trying to get to Los Angeles where they hope an uncle and a new life are waiting, but even after finding a stray dog, Opin's longing for a stable home intensifies as his brother's reckless ways hit a new high.
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"From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to many beautifully feathered friends! This bird book for kids is packed with tons of cool facts, colorful photos, and fun activities that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. All about birds!-Learn what makes birds special, including their nests, their babies, how they travel, and what they eat. 35 unique species-Meet birds from around the globe, with vibrant...
9) Save birds
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"Save Birds focuses on the importance of birds and the extinction crisis, what is threatening birds, what we can do to help birds, and what is already being done to combat the bird extinction crisis. The Take Action: Save Life on Earth series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part of our 21st Century Skills...
11) Birds
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Birds make an excellent pet for some people, but they would be a poor fit for others. How can you tell if a bird is the right pet for you? Readers are able to answer this question after learning what it takes to care for a pet bird. Along the way, they are introduced to a variety of popular birds and find fact boxes with additional information about these animals. Readers are even able to make something fun for a feathered friend with the help of...
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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2007
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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OPPENHEIMER • "A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures.”—Christopher Nolan
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the...
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the...
14) Brutal birds
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"Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
17) Two green birds
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"A child in Brazil experiences the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and comes to understand his role within it. Francisco's grandmother has a surprise for him. In her backyard is a guava tree, and in the tree hangs a cage containing two magnificent green birds. They are parakeets, his grandmother says. Francisco has never seen birds so green, so beautiful. He imagines them sitting on his hand, or murmuring in his ear as he scratches the backs...
18) A bird day
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"I'm Lena and this is my brother Bo. Sometimes we play car chicken. Sometimes we sing on top of the tree. Bo is allowed to pick the worms out of his pie - I wasn't when I was small. This is a bird day"--Back cover.
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...