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Tails that talk and fly

1999
Focuses on animal tails and all the amazing things for which they are used, including balance, communication, and defense.

Noses that plow and poke

1999
Focuses on animals' noses and all the amazing things for which they are used, discussing such creatures as the rabbit, grizzly bear, and shark.

Mummies

2007
Provides a general introduction to mummies, and features close-up photographs and facts about Egyptian mummification, bog bodies, dried and frozen corpses, and modern mummies.

Micro bugs

2007
Provides a general introduction to micro bugs, and features close-up photographs and facts about mites, body lice, nematodes, and other tiny, creepy creatures.

Johnny Cash

a twentieth-century life
2008
A biography of singer/songwriter Johnny Cash, discussing his childhood in the midst of the Great Depression, the tragic death of his brother, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, his marriages, and his legendary career.

Theodore Roosevelt

a twentieth-century life
2009
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt, and describes his childhood, education, early political career, terms as president of the United States, and other topics.

Babe Ruth

a twentieth-century life
2009
Chronicles the life and career of Babe Ruth, discussing his childhood, education, baseball success, and other related topics.

Bill Gates

a twentieth century life
2009
Profiles the life and achievements of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, discussing how he became such a success and his philanthropic activities.

Teeth that stab and grind

2000
Describes various kinds of animal teeth and their functions and includes color photos.

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