Tamra Orr
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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs is narrated by two pet guinea pigs, Cody and Carlos. They reveal how they communicate through squeaks and squeals, their favorite foods, where they like to live and how they like to be held. There are also interesting Pet Facts like "Guinea pigs are not pigs at all. They are a type of rodent like a mouse, rat, or hamster." Filled with full-color photos of adorable guinea pigs,...
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We Built This City: Chicago reviews the history of the land before Chicago was settled by German immigrants, the World's Fair, the Winnebago Native American tribe, the Great Chicago Fire, and the Chicago River. Interesting sights to see mentioned are Wrigley Field, the Willis Tower, and Shedd Aquarium. It also features historical and current pictures of Chicago, a chronology of events from 1673 to today, suggested reading for further research, a glossary...
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We Built This City: Boston reveals the history of Boston, its influential people, and origins of its famous landmarks. Learn about the Algonquin tribe who lived on the land before the immigrants came, the role Boston played in the Revolutionary War, the history of the Boston Marathon, building Fenway Park, and the "Big Dig" reconstruction of the road system. It also features historical and current pictures of Boston, a chronology of events from 1614...