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The cars used in NASCAR racing have come a long way from the original regular road cars used for stock car racing. The book examines the special features of today's sophisticated cars that allow them safely to sustain speeds of 200 mph for more than three hours at a time. (nf)
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What do you and a bodybuilder have in common? Over 600 muscles! Yours may not be as big or as strong, but they are there. This nonfiction book explains the three types of muscles, and the functions of each including the cardiac muscle. Photographs enhance the text. (nf)
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In The Great Gallardo's Books, Miguel has to write an essay for homework explaining why reading is an adventure. Miguel doesn't like reading much and is uninspired by the topic until he finds a mysterious trunk in the loft of his mother's shop. The trunk is full of books that show Miguel how reading can be a real adventure. (f)
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All About Chocolate is an informational book that is sure to make the reader's mouth water. Interesting facts about the history of chocolate, where and how cacao trees are grown, and the steps taken to make chocolate into candy are included. A "chocolate" time line and consumer consumption chart provide additional details. (nf, Read-Only Book)
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Don't Wake the Mummy is a fictional story about a fourth-grade girl and boy who go to Egypt on a class trip. While touring a pyramid, they accidentally waken a mummy in a burial chamber, which begins a humorous and exciting adventure. The children strategize to solve the problem and to avoid getting in trouble with their teacher. (f, Read-Only Book)
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The Amazing Amazon is a factual text about the Amazon rainforest. This book looks at the different layers of the rainforest and what might be found at each level. Humorous "interviews" scattered throughout the text provide information about animals that live at each level. Readers are also educated about the important role of the rainforest in our global ecosystem. (nf, Read-Only Book)
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