Lola M Schaefer
61) Jack-o-lanterns
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English
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Simple text and photographs present the features of jack-o-lanterns and the different kinds of faces that they can have.
64) Kwanzaa
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English
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Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate the holiday that was created in 1966 to honor African Americans.
65) Octopuses
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English
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Simple text and photographs introduce octopuses and their behavior.
67) Arrowhawk
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Based on the true story of a bird of prey's survival after being struck by a poacher's arrow. Familiar hands tossed him gently into the winter air. Hawk flapped his wings and skimmed the earth. Then he beat his wings harder, rose, and flew over the trees. And straight as an arrow, Hawk soared into the wild. The story of an injured red-tailed hawk's survival and freedom. A hungry red-tailed hawk sits near a fence post and devours his catch. Out of...
72) Cable cars
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English
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Discusses the invention, development, and operation of cable cars, particularly in the United States.
73) El pelo
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Español
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Explains, in brief text and illustrations, the structure and uses of our hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
74) Jackie Robinson
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English
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A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
76) Scarecrows
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English
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Simple text and photographs describe scarecrows, their purpose, composition, and places where they are found.
77) Chinese New Year
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English
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Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.
78) Horseshoe crabs
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English
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A basic introduction to horseshoe crabs, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, activities, and diet.
79) A snowy day
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English
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Simple text and photographs depict a snowy day, including the formation of snow and the actions of the people out in it.
80) Abraham Lincoln
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English
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Presents a brief biography of the country lawyer who became America's sixteenth president and served during the Civil War.