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What fish defends itself with a deadly weapon? Which giant fish weighs as much as four adult humans? And can it really be possible for a fish to attack a crocodile? Some of these fish are enormous. Others are dangerous. And some are just plain weird. Meet the monster fish!

Contains facts about the tyrannosaurus rex and the velociraptor, comparing such aspects as their sizes, body types, and abilities.

"Rosie, Phoebe, and Stella all share an incredible secret--when they travel to a place called the Magic Forest, they can transform into powerful creatures called Night Dragons. Once there, the friends must save the Magic Forest from an evil that threatensto banish nighttime...Rosie is determined to help! Her first task is to save the forest's magical daydreams from being destroyed by pesky Fire Sparks"-- Provided by publisher.

Contains facts about hammerhead sharks and bull sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

"From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There's also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war." -- Provided by publisher.

"I Love Lucy" and "Mad Men" are both iconic television shows that mirror a specific decade in time. Both productions expose the role of women in society. One in 1950s America, one in 1960s America. How did the referenced culture and political climate influence the decisions creators made to explain their point of view? Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? Author Mark Mussari takes readers on a journey from the beginnings of television,...

Explores Africa, the African habitats, plants and animals along with the people of this continent.

We live in a fast-paced world. Time is tighter than ever, and we're always looking for shortcuts-even in writing! Language students will learn all about abbreviations: why we use them, how we use them, and when and where they're appropriate. The text covers a variety of abbreviations, from date and time to places and names. Internet and texting abbreviations are covered, too, but with a friendly reminder of when they should be used. This title features...

"The music, literature, and culture that came out of the Harlem Renaissance is still celebrated today--and continues to influence art around the world. This book explores the people and places that made the era so important. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate,...

Eine neue Studie hat gezeigt, dass Menschen, die 30 Minuten pro Woche Sport treiben, bessere Chancen haben, nach einer Impfung gegen das Coronavirus eine Immunität zu entwickeln, als Menschen, die das nicht tun. Aus diesem Grund und aus vielen anderen gesundheitlichen Gründen sollte Bewegung ein Teil der täglichen Routine sein. In vielen Ländern sind Fitnessstudios wegen der Beschränkungen geschlossen, und diese Situation wird sich in absehbarer...