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Marie Curies work in radioactivity changed the way scientists think about matter and energy and led to advancements in the treatment of disease. With her fellow scientist and husband, Pierre Curie, she searched for the source of radioactivity and discovered two elements, radium and polonium. They shared the 1903 Nobel Prize, the worlds highest science award, for their discovery.

Pinocchio is a classic of children's literature and this retelling by Joy Cowley distinguishes itself through its neat ability to make the plot concise and easy for children to read. The timeless story of the na?ve and mischievous wooden puppet is perfectly matched in this picture book with illustrations that use a detailed woodblock and etching technique.

Slow learner Daniel Martin escapes peer teasing by spending most of his time outdoors, and when a van crash plunges him and a gang of bullies in the river, Daniel must choose between saving himself and risking his life to save the others.

This series is perfect for parents who wish to teach their little ones some big lessons. Each book features a "big idea" that serves as a lesson to be learned from the character's adventures.In this story based on a favorite Clifford TV episode, Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone meet a new dog named K.C. They are shocked to discover that he only has three legs, and they aren't sure what to say, or how to play with him. But K.C. shows them that he's not that different after all!.

For over fifty years, during the course of their entire marriage, Dorothy Bridges, one of the grand dames of Hollywood, wrote a love poem every valentine's day to her husband, the international flm and tv star, Lloyd Bridges. After his passing in l999, she continued to write the poems out of love and memory. I SENT MY LOVE A VALENTINE: A LOVE STORY is the emotional saga of a legendary Hollywood family told from the inside,through Dorothy's poems and the vignettes by her famous children, Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges, and their sister, Lucinda. Warm, tender and bittersweet, this is a triumphant tribute to the instrution of marriage and book to be treasure on Valentine's Day or any wedding anniversary.

Be inspired to create amazing plane models with this Design & Fly Paper Airplanes Art ROM book and CD! The 48-page book contains a simple user guide to show you how to design great airplanes using the Art ROM disc. Then simply follow the colorful, easy-to-understand instructions for each project to get cutting, sticking, and folding your models into shape! The CD contains a fantastic interactive Art ROM program featuring project templates, picture tools, save and print functions, and over 100 images, accessories, and slogans to customize your projects.