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1) Tennessee
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Introduces the state of Tennessee to young readers, discussing its history, economy, geography, sports, and important people and places. Includes color photographs and a glossary.
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"Get ready to learn all about some of the most powerful hunters on Earth: Sharks. You'll meet . . . different species, find out . . . info on shark anatomy, and bite into 100 . . . shark facts in this Level 3 reader that's perfect for fluent readers"--Provided by publisher.
3) Ferris
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During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost--one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans.
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After being dunked in tomato juice to get rid of a skunk smell, Dog Man is stained red and ostracized by his community. When an AI villain begins terrorizing the area, Dog Man and Petey take drastic steps to save the citizens from the takeover.
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A family heads out for a fun day at the beach, and rhyming text paired with colorful illustrations relate how they track the footprints of different animals in the sand, from hopping sandpipers and scuttling crabs to burrowing turtles and, of course, Daddy's feet, too.
14) Dread detention
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While in Saturday detention, Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira must work together to survive when unspeakable horrors emerge from the shadows and the evil grows stronger by the minute.
16) Ethics
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Ethics is a philosophical work written by Aristotle, in which he explores the nature of human morality and virtue. In this work, Aristotle seeks to identify the highest good for human beings and determine how individuals can live a good life. Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness or eudaimonia, which he defines as a state of complete well-being and fulfillment. He believes that happiness is achieved through...
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In "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals," Kant explores the ethical foundation of human actions. He argues for the supremacy of moral duty based on rational principles, emphasizing the intrinsic value of goodwill. Kant's deontological ethics asserts that individuals should act according to universalizable moral maxims, independent of consequences. The text delves into the concept of categorical imperatives and the autonomy of the moral...
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"When these 15 women coders and engineers face impossible problems, they don't quit--they find solutions. They are all doing amazing work in technical fields while overcoming unique challenges not equally faced by male colleagues. Engineering and coding have typically been considered men's fields of study, but these innovative women are showing that problem solving with science and math is everyone's field, and it's time for the world to see powerful...
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Examines a wide number of racial and gender stereotypes spoken about different sports, such as tennis being a white person's sport, or the fact that for a long time women simply did not have much opportunity to play sports at all before Title IX, and profiles players who have broken those stereotypes. Includes a glossary.