Linda Bozzo
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Dancing with Granddad is s picture book designed to be a teaching tool adults can use to have a conversation with a child about Alzheimer's disease. The book takes young readers on the journey of learning in an age-appropriate way that seven-year-old Nia's Granddad has Alzheimer's and will need to move to a new home. They also learn that while Nia's Granddad is changing, the love they have between them never will.
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Although dolphins live in a different environment than humans, we share many of the same emotions. When Dolphins Mourn explores the science behind this beloved animal s emotions and what it means for dolphins to mourn the loss of one of their own. Using specific examples and studies from experts, readers will enjoy learning more about how animals express their feelings. In addition, a Words to Know section will help students master new vocabulary...
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Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what they re saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section...
9) U.S. Army
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"An introduction to what the US Army is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save the Baghdad Zoo and give aid to the 2011 Gulf of Mexico oil spill"--Provided by publisher.
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"An introduction to what the US Special Forces are, including the Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marine Force Recon, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to find Osama bin Laden and to rescue an American aid worker in Somalia"--Provided by publisher.
11) U.S. Navy
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"An introduction to what the US Navy is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save a fishing crew from pirates and to keep the oil shipping lane open"--Provided by publisher.
12) U.S. Marines
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"An introduction to what the US Marine Corps is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to do recon in Afghanistan and to save Americans trapped in unrest in the Middle East"--Provided by publisher.
13) U.S. Coast Guard
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"An introduction to what the US Coast Guard is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to rescue a sailor in a storm and directing boat traffic after the 9/11 attacks on New York City"--Provided by publisher.