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Who comes to the rescue when people are in danger? Emergency vehicles! Some of them have sirens and lights, some have wings or propellers, but the one thing they all have in common is they're here to help. Learn about more than 20 different kinds of rescue vehicles in this book for early elementary school age children.

Phew, what stinks? Not these jokes! Explore all the hilarious and smelly stuff our bodies get up to like farting, burping, pooping, barfing, sneezing and more. Packed with hilarious jokes, riddles and fun facts for kids, Jokes That Stink! is sure to have you laughing-and farting-up a storm! - Why are ninja farts so dangerous? They're silent but deadly! - The world record for the longest burp is 1 minute 13 seconds 57 milliseconds long! - Why did the booger cross the road? Because he was being picked on! - Most people spend 3 years of their life sitting on the toilet!

Super Explorers take you for a wild ride into the jungle. You will explore the canopy and the wildlife that live there and also the floor of the jungle, dark and mysterious!

Tractors, balers, combines...all of these machines hold incredible fascination for all children. This book gives the skinny on all the possible farm machinery and how they help the farmers do their work.

They are four-legged, furry, and possibly a little drooly, but you'll be happy to know dogs in action are on the job when things get rough! From sniffing out bombs or chasing down criminals to finding lost people, these working dogs get the job done. Learn about the many different roles our canine companions fill-including police, military, search and rescue, recovery and narcotic-detecting dogs, to name a few-and which breeds are best suited to which position.

Let's go on safari to darkest Africa where there are the most iconic animals in the world: elephant, lion,cheetah. zebra, gazelle and many more!

When Kristen Balouch was ten years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad--and their pet, Wonder Dog--flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. In this story, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day to plant a new forest.

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir--adapted for audio--about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough!

Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos.

The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners.