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There are so many reasons to exercise. One of the most important is that exercise helps you lose weight. That helps you feel better about yourself. Exercise also firms up your muscles. You breathe easier. You relax and reduce stress. Exercise takes many forms. Some forms are outdoors, like walking in a park. Other forms are indoors, such as taking a martial arts class. And exercise doesn't just give you a healthier body. It also gives you a better...
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Thinking of getting a mouse? You're in good company. Mice can make wonderful pets for many people. They're clean, friendly, fun and very active creatures who will give you hours of enjoyment and company. They are also intelligent and, with lots of time and attention, can be taught how to do tricks. Before bringing your pet mouse home, learning how to tame and care for your pet is a must!
3) Chicago Fire
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In 1998, The Chicago Fire became Major League Soccer champions in just their first year and became the first expansion team in a major sport in modern history to capture a championship as an Inaugural team. Young fans will enjoy full-color, action photos of their favorite players, time lines and fun facts like how the team got started and the basics of how to play soccer. Also featured are some of the best players throughout the Fire's twenty-year...
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Chinchillas look a little like bunnies. They have big ears and eyes. They have very soft fur and paintbrush tails. They don't like to cuddle but they love to climb. If you've ever wanted to learn more about these adorable pets, Caring for My New Chinchilla is filled with valuable information. You'll discover how to feed, house, and train your "chinnie" along with how to keep this long-living pet healthy. Like every book in the How to Care for Your...
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Boats can carry games and bikes across the ocean. They are used for fishing and sailing. But some boats save other boats. The Arctic Icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent rescues ships stranded in the frozen Canadian north. It also helps villagers who live in the Arctic Circle. It is even protecting people by helping scientists learn more about warming oceans and rising seas.
6) Carson Wentz
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Carson Wentz learned to be patient. In high school, his older brother was the starting quarterback. Carson didn't get to start until his senior year. At North Dakota State University, he waited three years before starting for the Bison. Yet all that waiting helped. He spent the time learning to lead. He trained and reviewed plays. In practice, he became the toughest quarterback the Bison faced. When Carson became a quarterback for the Eagles he no...
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The Earthquakes are an original. One of the first ten teams in Major League Soccer, they were called the Clash. For years, the team struggled. Then they changed their name. The Earthquakes went on to win their very first MLS Cup. Maybe there's something in a name. For over twenty years, almost every post-season match has been between the Quakes and the L.A. Galaxy. It's a battle between Northern and Southern Californian. Quakes fans know these matches...
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The black mamba is a terrifying snake. It's huge, fast, and loaded with deadly venom. Every year, thousands of people die from mamba bites. Yet it is also misunderstood, a predator that would rather flee than fight. You can learn all about this incredible reptile in Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with photos and information on how this snake lives and...
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Parakeets are a favorite bird for a reason. They are very gentle. They are easy to train. Your life will change with a parakeet. Before you buy one, you will want to get your house ready. Learning how to take care of a parakeet before you bring one home is very important.
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Every day brings new choices. Sometimes you can choose to do nothing. Or you can help change your life by making positive choices. You can feel better and you can do more. You can follow your dreams. The best thing is these choices are not complicated. They can also be fun. You can explore the outdoors and enjoy new experiences. Follow these easy tips that you can use every day to be the best you can be!
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Across Africa, most people are not worried about stampeding elephants or attacking lions. Instead, they fear the lowly mosquito. This insect kills more people than any other. Learn about this unique blood sucker in “All About African Mosquitoes”, part of an ongoing series on Insects Around the World. This book is packed with colorful pictures and information about how the mosquito feeds its young by feeding on us.
13) Jared Goff
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For Jared Goff, throwing a football was always easy. He was so good at it that he became the first true freshman starting quarterback in University of California Berkeley history. But when he became a pro football player in 2016, it suddenly wasn't as easy. In his first year with the Los Angeles Rams, the team lost all seven games he started. Jared didn't give up. He didn't blame others. He just worked harder while never forgetting how to have fun....
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The Bothrops is good at making itself look like food. Its tail attracts other animals. When they get too close, the Bothrops strikes! Its venom is powerful and fast acting. Plus, some of these snakes are huge-over six feet long and weighing as much as a big bag of potatoes. Learn all about this careful killer in Bothrops: South America's Highly Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled...
15) Toronto FC
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It's not easy being a new team. Toronto FC was the first Major League Soccer team in Canada. They were also the worst in the league. Every year they lost more games than they won. Then Toronto started hiring stars. Some of the highest paid players now play for Toronto. It's paid off. The team has reached the play-offs two years in a row. In 2016, they almost won the Championship. Many think a MLS Cup is coming to Toronto.
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The sound of a rattlesnake's rattle is very scary. In South America, it means a snake with far more venom than a northern rattler is nearby. The South American rattlesnake is great at hiding and catching small animals. Its rattle warns people to stay away. Learn all about this crafty predator in South America's Deadly Rattlesnake. One of six titles in the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with valuable info...
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It's easy to see why so many young people dream about getting a horse. Horses are amazing animals. They are fun to ride. They can know when you are happy or sad. They are also a lot of work. Few pets take as much time or money. You'll want to be ready. With easy to follow text and lavish illustrations, this book will get you prepared. Part of an ongoing series, Caring for My New Horse includes chapters on training, feeding, and selecting your pet...
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With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs...
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The fer-de-lance can wait days for its food to arrive. It lies still and camouflaged in leaf litter waiting to ambush its prey. When a bird or rat gets too close, it attacks! Inside Fer-De-Lance: The Most Dangerous Snake in Latin America, you'll learn all about how this vicious predator kills its prey. One in a number of titles in Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is crammed with color pictures and many details about this...
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In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country. It has helped cities grow and made it easier to live far from them. Although it looks like science fiction it is more than fifty years old.