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The sweet story of hot chocolate!
\"Warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that for thousands of years, chocolate was a beverage and not a solid candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War received a monthly ration of chocolate for drinking? Learn all about the history of America's favorite wintertime treat in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and there's even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what you've learned!\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Holier than thou
Lexington No to Brockton plan I INVITE those who read Adrian Walker's June 30 Metro column \"Brockton needs a spark\" to drive around some of the neighborhoods within a mile of the proposed power plant - places filled with small children, working couples, and retirees.
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How Coyote stole the summer : a Native American folktale
Coyote, who's always cold, is told by Old Woman that summer is tied up in a bag in her tipi. Coyote plans to grab the bag so everyone can share summer's warmth, but Old Woman's children chase him.
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How Santa Got His Job
When Santa Claus was a young man, he went out looking for a job. Santa wanted no part of desks or offices. He liked to stay on the move.
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Chaucer's first winter
A curious young bear, who does not want to miss the delights of winter, skips his first hibernation to play in the snow, glide on the ice, and admire the glittering rows of icicles and snow-covered pine trees.
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How Santa Got His Job
Since [Santa Claus] had discovered he enjoyed staying up late, he tried cooking at an all-night diner. It felt good to fill orders for customers. Sometimes Santa even surprised people with extra helpings. Together, they joined the circus. Soon the reindeer were shooting Santa out of a cannon three times a night. Santa liked flying through the air and wearing his new costume. He was a big success. The angry ringmaster soon fired Santa and the reindeer. As they gathered their things, some elves came looking for autographs. When they heard the news, they invited Santa and the reindeer home for supper.
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'My Teacher's Secret Life'
I know everything about my new teacher, Mrs. Quirk. Her first name is Isabelle. She bites her lip when she's thinking hard. And she has eyes in the back of her head in case we try anything funny. Once a week Mrs. Quirk takes us to Miss Painter's art room. It's the only place in the school where we can make a mess on purpose. When Mrs. Quirk comes back, she doesn't always recognize us. Every day at three o'clock, Mrs. Quirk says good-bye to us. She doesn't have to leave, though, because she lives at school with all the other teachers.
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The deep dish on pizza!
Young readers can chow down on a slice of mouthwatering history in this nonfiction reader all about pizza. A special section at the back includes relevant information on subjects like geography and science.
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