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In the 1920's, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured cars and lived in mansions.
Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed. Some were shot and poisoned, some died under mysterious circumstances, and many who investigated were themselves murdered.
As the death toll rose, the case was taken up by the newly created FIB. Director,...
22) West Virginia
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©2013
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Learn facts about the state of West Virginia.
23) Beluga Whales
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Introduces the habitat and characteristics of the beluga whale.
25) Indian Ocean
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2016.
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Indian Ocean. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
26) Deer
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An introduction to deer that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.
27) Pacific Ocean
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2016.
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Pacific Ocean. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
28) Seattle Seahawks
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Discusses the formation and history, accomplishments, and past and present standout players and coaches of the Seattle Seahawks.
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Tuttle twins volume 9
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2018.
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English
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"Should we coerce others to get what we want? The history of the world is a tale of some people bossing others around, but brave thinkers have always offered ideas for a better future where people use persuasion instead. And after Ethan and Emily watch a dystopian film portraying a future full of coercion, they realize that they need to learn how to avoid it. Enter Murray Rothbard, author of Anatomy of the State, whose book teaches the Tuttle Twins...
31) The scent keeper
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Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won't explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal,...
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Stopping a tornado was the first of many strange events that seem to follow Weylyn from town to town, although he doesn't like to take credit. As amazing as these powers may appear, they tend to manifest themselves at inopportune times and places. From freak storms to trees that appear to grow over night, Weylyn's unique abilities are a curiosity at best and at worst, a danger to himself and the woman he loves. But Mary doesn't care. Since Weylyn...
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Earth's children volume 1
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A natural disaster has left young Ayla alone, wandering, fending for herslef in an unfamiliar land. One day, she is discovered by the Clan of the Cave Bear, men and women far different from her own people. The tall, blond, blue-eyed Ayla is a mysterious stranger to the Clan and at first they mistrust her and cast her out. But as she grows to know them and to learn the ways of the Clan, she is welcomed. And as she leads them in their struggle for...
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Retells a part of the Odyssey in which Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, are desperately warding off the men who want to marry her. Then a visit from a mysterious stranger gives Telemachus the courage to confront the suitors, and to search for his long-lost father.
38) The tiny seed
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Shows the growth of a small seed that survives the winter cold to become a beautiful spring flower.
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Mary Poppins series volume 2
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English
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Mary Poppins comes back on the end of a kite string, stays with the Banks family for a while, and then disappears on a merry-go-round horse.
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[2017]
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"Geysers, hot springs, and wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park a popular destination. Yellowstone National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's website.
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