Trudi Strain Trueit
1) Christmas
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This book explores the history and traditions of Christmas, the time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
3) Hanukkah
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This book explores the history and traditions of Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of a miracle that happened long ago.
4) Thanksgiving
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"A simple introduction to Thanksgiving using rebuses"--Provided by publisher.
5) Kwanzaa
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Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the traditions of Kwanzaa.
11) The tiger's nest
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On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of death. Meanwhile, the team follows the Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted...
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"Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind"--
14) The double helix
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As Cruz and his friends continue to search for the third piece of the cipher, a mysterious message arrives suggesting that someone close to him is working for Nebula, leaving Cruz unsure of who he can trust.
15) The star dunes
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"Cruz and his fellow recruits tackle challenging missions to dispense life-saving medication to gorillas, thwart pangolin poachers, and capture images of the last known cheetahs in Namibia--all the while discovering that protecting the world's threatened species is a dangerous business. Things turn deadly for Lani, Sailor, Emmett, and Cruz as they search for the fourth piece of Cruz's mom's cipher. Cruz knows it's not going to be easy, but will an...
16) Massachusetts
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the Bay State, Massachusetts, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
17) Worms
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"Easy to read text with rebuses explores the different places worms can be found"--Provided by publisher.
18) Easter
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This book explores the history and traditions of Easter, the time when Christians remember the miracle of Jesus Christ rising from the dead.