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As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides--sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other.

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Alienated

Obtaining top-secret information about the lives of aliens as a result of their cousin Fred's special connections, eighth-graders Gene and Vince soon become celebrated writers; but everything changes when the aliens start to disappear and people they know begin to transform before their very eyes.

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Open Road's Best National Parks with Kids

Profiles twenty-one family-friendly vacation options in American national parks, describing attractions of interest as well as local accommodations for such areas as Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, and Carlsbad Caverns.

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2010 Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards

The consolidation of baseball card companies is leading to fewer cards being produced, and changing the scope of cards and the prices. Be it vintage cards or modern-era that draws your interest you're sure to find pricing and identifying details in this book that will make a difference in your buying and selling efforts. With 1 million updated real-world prices, a bonus CD with listings not in the book and modern Minor League cards, and 10,000 photos this must-have baseball book is a collecting homerun.

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Atlas of the Universe

Inside this remarkable guide to outer space, you'll find everything from detailed planetary topography to the most current facts and figures about our amazing Universe. In addition to extensive maps of outer space, this atlas also includes constellation charts; diagrams and cross sections of space objects like asteroids and meteorites; the latest information on space shuttles and missions; and stunning, oversize images that capture exploding supernovas and distant galaxies, Designed for the next generation of space enthusiasts, Atlas of the Universe contains everything you need to navigate the night sky -- and the farthest reaches of the cosmos.
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