הספרים של הוצאת MILLBROOK PRESS
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Easy-to-make papercraft quilt projects show how the daily lives and experiences of the pioneers came to be reflected in the quilts they made....
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It's an ordinary morning in Walla Walla until Lulu, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal are all infected by a word warp which makes them reduplicate everything they say....
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Here's your ticket to see some of the most colorful characters of the art world in action. Bob Raczka presents ringmasters, cannon blasters, dragon slayers, baseball players, and more - all captured on canvas by some of the world's most well-known artists. In these eighteen action-packed paintings, ...
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Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P....
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When Kate's little brother loses his hat, Kate, Lisa, Max, and Nick all try to think of a plan to help him find it....
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What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport's greatest goals and the w...
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Ouch! You know that a skinned knee hurts. But did you know that it's the start of a battle? Your body has to work quickly to protect you from a germ invasion. Nerve cells sound an alarm that you're hurt. Blood cells rush in to fight germs that come in through the scrape. And skin cells make brand-ne...
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This book lets you do more than look at beautiful art. It shows you how to feel it, taste it, smell it, hear it, and touch it! Looking at art with the right attitude can let you hear a cannon boom or know what it feels like to stroke an ermine. You can smell a stinky pig or enjoy the tastes of teati...
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Have you ever drawn a picture of yourself? If you have, then you know what a self-portrait is. Most artists make self-portraits as a way to practice. By drawing or painting or even photographing their own faces, they learn how to look at the world around them. And as the lucky viewers of their work,...
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Long ago, sailors told tales about terrible monsters, many based on amazing - but real - sea creatures, such as giant squid, manatees, and oarfish. Find out more about these real-life sea monsters and the scary stories sailors told about them!...
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Uh oh! Your stomach really hurts. You're feeling queasy. And you know what's coming next. But did you also know that these feelings are the start of a battle? A germ, probably a virus, is attacking your intestines. So your brain sends a message to your stomach to get rid of its contents. You throw u...
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Seventeen-year-old Moses was ready for an adventure. In 1844, he joined a wagon train traveling from Iowa to California. But as winter approached, the wagon train ran into trouble. Oxen started dying and supplies were running low. Some people went ahead for help. Moses stayed behind with the belon...
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Ready to laugh until you're horse? Brian P. Cleary, author of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series and the poetry collection Rainbow Soup, is off on a gnu hilarious adventure in language--PUNS! This imaginative collection of silly and sophisticated puns uncovers dou...
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The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of subtraction. Rhyming text filled with funny, countable examples shows what it means to take one number away from another. Readers are also introduced to the terminol...
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With a simple, rhyming text and beautifully reproduced paintings, NO ONE SAW explores modern art. Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own way. One look at the oversized details of her calla lilies convinces us hat no one saw flowers like Geor...
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What's that funny feeling coming from your gut? It could be oozing stomach acid or a booming belch or stinky fart that is ready to burst. These revolting reactions happen during the digestion of food. Once you've mashed up and swallowed a meal, your body has to turn it into energy, water, and . . . ...
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Armstrong fought the odds to win both his battle with cancer in 1997 and the Tour de France in 1999....
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities....
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Introduces the continent of South America, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans....
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The new boy in class is a disruptive pest until one child remembers how bad it feels to be new at school and makes friends with Sid....
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Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P....
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Ten-year-old Orry Jenkins is sick and tired of the dust. The year is 1935 and Kansas hasn't gotten enough rain in years. Instead of rainstorms, they get dust storms. One day, Orry and his little stepsister go outside to play. They're far from home when a huge dust storm comes up. Stranded alone on t...
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Do you love the sleek Siamese or the pretty Persian? Whatever your favorite breed, you'll soon be drawing cats like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking cat before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn al...
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A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent....
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When you think of art, do you think of painting and sculpture? Bob Raczka shows us that even these traditional artistic mediums can be created in untraditional ways. Art can also be draped, chiseled, pasted and drizzled. But unusual approaches to painting and sculpture are only the beginning. We lea...
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The contest has begun! Three brothers travel to different countries to find the most unusual gift. Each gift holds special power. But which one is the best?...
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Send in the cranes! Bulldozers! Earthmovers! Would you like to watch how a building goes up? During the next twelve months, these construction workers are building a school. Check out these eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view of the whole process. See how the workers make the foundati...
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY....
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What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this clever book. Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the concept of antonyms. Their clever (not foolish) rhymes and comical (not serious) illustrations combine to highlight key ...
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James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the American Revolution started in 1776, James was too young to help fight for freedom from British rule. But in 1781, at age fifteen, he took a job on the Royal Louis, an American sh...
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See the tall buildings. Hear a train speeding by. Smell the nuts roasting at a street stand. The city stimulates all of our senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and activity starter for children who live in or visit the city, and also ideal for classroom use in studying the f...
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Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P....
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It's the summer of 1900, and 10-year-old Robert Pettibone is bored. His parents have sent him to stay with his Aunt Maudie in Galveston, Texas. She doesn't let him do anything by himself. When a storm comes up, he rushes to the beach to take a closer look. But this is no ordinary storm--it's an en...
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OW! You know how much an earache can hurt. But did you know that it's the start of a battle? The pain is a signal that your body is working to fight off the germs that are attacking the cells in your ear. These infected cells send out an alarm that calls your body to action. Blood vessels open wide ...
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CRRAACK! Breaking a bone hurts! But did you know that it's the start of a battle for your body to heal itself? That ache happens because damaged nerve cells send out a cry for help. In response, red blood cells rush in to bring oxygen and nutrients. White blood cells clean up the dead bone and muscl...
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Ahoy, mates! Would you like to know what life is like on a pirate ship? Then come live on board for the next twelve months. Check out these eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view of the life and work of pirates on the open seas. See how the pirates attack a ship, deal with a whale, and h...
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY....
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Museums have very logical ways of displaying works of art. Usually they group works by artist, by movement, or by time period, so that impressionist works or classical works can be viewed together. And many museums are devoted to displaying only a certain type of art. In Unlikely Pairs, Bob Raczka o...
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Encourages an appreciation for the small creatures of the earth by explaining the vital role that earthworms play in the planet's ecosystem, with cross-section illustrations of the worm's underground environment and informative charts....
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A series of rhymes illustrates different ways to count to 100 such as by adding the ten toes of ten children or ninety-nine train cars plus one caboose....
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A series of rhymes illustrates different ways to count to 100 such as by adding the ten toes of ten children or ninety-nine train cars plus one caboose....
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When two brothers prepare a birthday surprise for their mother, her real surprise comes when she sees the mess they have made....
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In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units - from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, an...
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Traffic jams, news stands, and theater fans, oh my! Check out eight action-packed scenes to see what happens during a full day in a busy city. Peek inside a school, an apartment building, a theater, a museum, and more. Keep your eye on the clock too. By spending a whole day in a city, you can wat...
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From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball's Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 1800...
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More than anything, Rem Goldin wants to fight the British in the American Revolution. His father and the other men of Sites Point, New Jersey, have all left town to join the fighting. But ten-year-old Rem is too young to go with the men. Disappointed, he climbs up Foxborough Hill to look out over ...
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Do you love using stamps to create crafts? Discover ways to design your own personalized stamps in One-of-a-Kind Stamps and Crafts! Craft expert Kathy Ross shows you how to make stamps from ordinary materials such as pony beads, buttons, pipe cleaners, and rubber bands. In addition, she provides man...
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Tickets please! Final boarding call! Check out these eight action-packed scenes to see what happens during a full day at a busy airport. In each picture, the airport buzzes with activity. Workers chase dogs and check luggage. Travelers shop and sleep. Famous people come and go. Keep your eye on th...
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Many different animals come to bestow their own special gifts on the newborn Christ Child. An original song inspired by "The Friendly Beasts."...
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY....
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Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P....
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Presents facts and folklore about the shortest day of the year, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times....
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In easy-to-read text, describes what the first day of school might be like for a child in Kenya, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Peru, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States....
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Do you love tough monster trucks or speedy dirt bikes? Whatever your favorite car, truck, or motorcycle, you'll soon be drawing these machines like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking vehicle before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompa...
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Traces the history of Islam's relations with the West, examines the rise of the fundamentalist Islamic government in Iran, and looks at the struggles in Egypt and Algeria as their governments come to terms with a reawakening of Muslim faith....
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Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulkán to thank. Kukulkán is more than a king--he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But there is just one problem. Kukulkán's brother, Night Jaguar, doesn't want regular people to have cho...
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Sniff, sniff, achoo! You know how miserable a cold can make you feel. But did you know that it's the start of a battle? Nasty germs called rhinoviruses attack the cells inside your nose. Luckily, your body doesn't take this assault lying down. While your nose works to blow the invaders out with snee...
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What is America? Shape a fascinating image of the United States through the eyes of eighteen artists who have painted, sculpted, and photographed the U.S. landscape and culture. This latest art adventure from Bob Raczka features works from John Trumbull, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jasper Johns, and many more...
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The latest addition to the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series, this fun-filled guide uses playful puns and humorous illustrations to creatively clarify the concept of pronouns. Key pronouns appear in color for easy identification to show, not tell, readers what pronouns are all about....
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Featuring symbols of the fall season, this book includes 29 craft projects--including a changing tree puppet, a school bus picture frame, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a Columbus Day hat, and cornucopia place cards. Full color....
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY....
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Girls will love creating crafts for their rooms that reflect their style and personality with these fun-to-make decorations. Using low-cost or no-cost materials, girls can make over their rooms and create colorful getaways!...
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What Is an Antonym? One book is never enough to explore the wide range of antonyms! The zany (not ordinary) cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of these opposites. Brian P. Cleary's playful (not dull) verse and Brian Gable's comical (not serious) cats turn traditional g...
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From snot and phlegm to earwax and eye gunk, there's some pretty gross stuff in that body of yours! But why do you have all that sticky slime inside you? And why does it build up sometimes and make you feel so rotten? Learn all about the nasty stuff in your eyes, ears, nose, and throat - and find ou...
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James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the American Revolution started in 1776, James was too young to help fight for freedom from British rule. But in 1781, at age fifteen, he took a job on the Royal Louis, an American sh...
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One book couldn't possibly be enough to cover the topic of nouns. The cats are back with their comical examples to drive home to readers just what a noun is. Specific types of nouns--such as abstract nouns and proper nouns--are also introduced in this giggle-a-page expansion on the topic....
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Simple text and illustrations describe the habits and characteristics of bats....
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A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects....
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Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulkán to thank. Kukulkán is more than a king--he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But there is just one problem. Kukulkán's brother, Night Jaguar, doesn't want regular people to have cho...
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Lower the drawbridge! Would you like to know what life was like in a castle long ago? Then come spend the next twelve months in this castle. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view of the life and work of lords, ladies, knights, maids, and more. See the castle on market day and ...
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Traffic jams, news stands, and theater fans, oh my! Check out eight action-packed scenes to see what happens during a full day in a busy city. Peek inside a school, an apartment building, a theater, a museum, and more. Keep your eye on the clock too. By spending a whole day in a city, you can wat...
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Do you love colorful clownfish or smart stingrays? Whatever your favorite sea creature, you'll soon be drawing marine life like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have some great-looking ocean friends before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the draw...
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Oh, no! You've got a cavity. Your teeth are the hardest things in your body, yet tiny germs are able to make holes in them. A hole in your tooth is called a cavity, and once you have one, only a dentist can come to the rescue. The key is to prevent cavities from forming in the first place. Every day...
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Are you an artist? Do you see the world around you in a special way? I Am an Artist shows you how, by simply observing the delights of nature, you can be inspired to create. Can you name the colors inside a seashell? You're an artist!...
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Horses! Ducks! Cows! Would you like to see what happens during a year at a farm? Then come spend the next twelve months at this farm. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view of spring planting, a summer festival, and an autumn harvest. Look out for an escaped cow and a surprise ...
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A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects....
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Do you love exotic quaggas or strong black rhinos? Whatever your favorite extinct or endangered animal, you'll soon be drawing these creatures like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking animal before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompan...
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Do you love spiky Stegosaurus or tanklike Triceratops? Whatever your favorite prehistoric beast, you'll soon be drawing these creatures like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps, and you'll have a great-looking dino before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the dr...
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Readers will enter a magical realm filled with toadstools, dragonflies, and of course, flying fairies. In Kathy Ross's latest book in the Girl Crafts series, young artists can create their own fantasy land with 22 crafts made with no-cost or low-cost materials. With scissors, glue, and a ru...
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What is a synonym? It's hard to explain but easy to show - and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have readers giggling as they learn. Cartoon cats guide readers through the tricks of words that are practically, nearly the same in this lighthearted celebration of la...
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A child pretends to be a veterinarian who heals sick pets....
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Do you love playful Labrador retrievers or pretty poodles? Whatever your favorite breed, you'll soon be drawing dogs like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking pooch before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can ...
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Do you love speedy American quarter horses or tiny Shetland ponies? Whatever your favorite horse, you'll soon be drawing horses like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you'll have a great-looking stallion or mare before you know it. Fact-filled descriptions accompany the...
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Three girls eat lunch together and become friends....
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A cat sleeps soundly despite all the activities going on around her....
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A biography of the New England Patriots star quarterback who led his team to win Super Bowl XXVI....
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