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The Timbers weren't like most professional soccer teams. They began longer before Major League Soccer. The first Timbers played pro soccer in 1975! They were such a popular team in Portland, Oregon that their biggest fans called themselves "The Timbers Army." When Major League Soccer added Portland, Oregon, to the list of cities getting soccer teams, the Timbers kept their name. They also kept their sprit. With few star players and a small city behind...
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Airports welcome planes of all shapes and sizes. Only one attracts crowds wherever it lands. The Antonov 124 was built to carry tanks and helicopters for the Russian military. Today it carries everything from jet engines to trains. It is the biggest working cargo plane in the world.
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Every day brings new choices. Sometimes you can choose to do nothing. Or you can help change your life by making positive choices. You can feel better and you can do more. You can follow your dreams. The best thing is these choices are not complicated. They can also be fun. You can explore the outdoors and enjoy new experiences. Follow these easy tips that you can use every day to be the best you can be!
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Parakeets are a favorite bird for a reason. They are very gentle. They are easy to train. Your life will change with a parakeet. Before you buy one, you will want to get your house ready. Learning how to take care of a parakeet before you bring one home is very important.
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Across Africa, most people are not worried about stampeding elephants or attacking lions. Instead, they fear the lowly mosquito. This insect kills more people than any other. Learn about this unique blood sucker in “All About African Mosquitoes”, part of an ongoing series on Insects Around the World. This book is packed with colorful pictures and information about how the mosquito feeds its young by feeding on us.
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There's a special food that's a favorite for many people in Zimbabwe. It's the mopane worm! Served fried or in peanut sauce, the mopane worm is a popular dish. It's also harvested and sold across the world. Learn all about this tasty insect in “All About African Mopane Worms”. Part of a series on “Insects Around the World”, this book is filled with vibrant photos and detailed information to satisfy the insect-curious.
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Chinchillas look a little like bunnies. They have big ears and eyes. They have very soft fur and paintbrush tails. They don't like to cuddle but they love to climb. If you've ever wanted to learn more about these adorable pets, Caring for My New Chinchilla is filled with valuable information. You'll discover how to feed, house, and train your "chinnie" along with how to keep this long-living pet healthy. Like every book in the How to Care for Your...
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Hedgehogs feel like hairbrushes. That's because they have quills. They aren't sharp. When you have a pet hedgehog, they might let you hold them. They are usually quiet and like their alone time. "Hedgies" aren't easy pets to raise. This book can really help. With easy-to-follow information about feeding, hedgehog health, how to hold one, and much more, Caring for My New Hedgehog will prepare you for this prickly pet. Part of the ongoing series How...
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Big snakes look dangerous. Others like the saw-scaled viper come in smaller packages. It's a tiny snake but it kills more people in the Middle East than any other. It's also a very skilled hunter. Waiting for its prey to pass by, it lashes out in less than a second. In Saw-Scaled Viper: Africa's Deadly Snake, you will learn all about this lethal killer. Filled with easy-to-follow information and vivid photos, this title is part of the series Lethal...
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In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country. It has helped cities grow and made it easier to live far from them. Although it looks like science fiction it is more than fifty years old.
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There are so many reasons to exercise. One of the most important is that exercise helps you lose weight. That helps you feel better about yourself. Exercise also firms up your muscles. You breathe easier. You relax and reduce stress. Exercise takes many forms. Some forms are outdoors, like walking in a park. Other forms are indoors, such as taking a martial arts class. And exercise doesn't just give you a healthier body. It also gives you a better...
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With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs...
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Few places on Earth are as scary as "Snake Island." Across the small island, there are thousands of golden lanceheads. This snake is so deadly and so plentiful that most people aren't allowed to visit. The snake is also a very skilled hunter. It mainly eats birds. The snake's venom is so powerful that once a bird is bit, it usually can't fly away. Learn all about the place called Snake Island and its main inhabitant in Golden Lancehead: Is a Highly...
14) Orlando City SC
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When Orlando City SC began as a Major League Soccer team, it already had lots of fans. Orlando SC had been a United Soccer League team. For four years, the team won championships. They were at the top of their division. As an MLS team, Orlando City struggled. Some USL players could not handle the tougher MSL. Neither could the coaches. Yet Orlando fans stuck with the team. Florida had gone without a MLS team for over a dozen years. The Orlando City...
15) Better Hygiene
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Hygiene is about more than just smelling good and feeling clean. It's about being healthy. Every day, kids just like you get sick. They get sick from germs, and they get sick from not being clean. Hygiene takes a bit of work. But it's worth it. Getting in the hygiene habit means you will feel better. You will be sick less often. And you might even have fun while you're doing it!
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The bushmaster is the perfect killer. It looks just like roots and branches along the ground. It can sense when a warm-blooded animal approaches. It can also lie very still for days, even weeks without eating. The Bushmaster Snake: Can Kill Almost Anything In Its Path shows how this huge pit viper hunts and feeds. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book has color photos of the bushmaster along with loads of...
17) Hammurabi
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In the United States laws apply to everyone, they are written down, and they are not easily changed. It was not always like this. Over 3,000 years ago, a Middle Eastern king wanted to rule fairly. He had the laws of his kingdom written in stone, and then he shared the laws with his people. His name was Hammurabi and he ruled Babylon- where the country of Iraq is today- for over forty years. Although he expanded his country and won many wars, today...
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The Earthquakes are an original. One of the first ten teams in Major League Soccer, they were called the Clash. For years, the team struggled. Then they changed their name. The Earthquakes went on to win their very first MLS Cup. Maybe there's something in a name. For over twenty years, almost every post-season match has been between the Quakes and the L.A. Galaxy. It's a battle between Northern and Southern Californian. Quakes fans know these matches...
19) Carson Wentz
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Carson Wentz learned to be patient. In high school, his older brother was the starting quarterback. Carson didn't get to start until his senior year. At North Dakota State University, he waited three years before starting for the Bison. Yet all that waiting helped. He spent the time learning to lead. He trained and reviewed plays. In practice, he became the toughest quarterback the Bison faced. When Carson became a quarterback for the Eagles he no...
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The black mamba is a terrifying snake. It's huge, fast, and loaded with deadly venom. Every year, thousands of people die from mamba bites. Yet it is also misunderstood, a predator that would rather flee than fight. You can learn all about this incredible reptile in Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with photos and information on how this snake lives and...