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"Robert Sapolsky's Behave--his now classic account of why humans do good and why they do bad--pointed toward an unsettling conclusion: we may not grasp the precise marriage of nature and nurture that creates the physics and chemistry at the base of human behavior, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Now, in Determined, Sapolsky takes his argument all the way, mounting a ... full-frontal assault on the pleasant fantasy that there is some separate...
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"Wouldn't you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease,...
3) Penguins!
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"In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins."--
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[2022]
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"Keep your cool and get the results you want when faced with crucial conversations. This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever. The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today's workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation-especially difficult ones-leads to the results you want....
5) Pugs
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An introduction to pugs, covering their personalities, behaviors, physical characteristics, and such defining features as their curly tails.
6) Dachshunds
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In Dachshunds, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of dachshunds. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed.
10) Sea horses
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to sea horses through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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ALA Youth Media Awards 2023 - Young Adults
DeSTEMber for Young Adults
NSTA / CBC Best STEM & Outstanding Science Trade Books K-12 2023
Pride Month - Young Adults
DeSTEMber for Young Adults
NSTA / CBC Best STEM & Outstanding Science Trade Books K-12 2023
Pride Month - Young Adults
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"A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species is interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists"--
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"Traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century"--...
15) Gazelles
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[2020]
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"In Gazelles, beginning readers will follow a gazelle as it grazes and stays safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how gazelles survive in the wild." -- Amazon.
16) Hawks
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[2023]
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"Equipped with strong senses and powerful features, hawks rule the skies. They also capture the imagination of readers everywhere. With an engaging design focused around expertly leveled text and colorful infographics that support visual literacy, introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--
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2022.
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"Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? Dive into this illustrated guide to our feathered friends, full of facts on penguins and the many places they live!" --Provided by publisher
18) Iran
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[2020]
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In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Iran.
19) Turkmenistan
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2021.
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"Where is Turkmenistan? What kind of government does it have? What do people do there for fun? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this detailed guide to life in this Central Asian nation. As readers dig deeper into the history, economics, and culture of Turkmenistan, they also examine full-color photographs of the different parts of this country and maps that help them visualize what they're reading about in the informative...
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Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...
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