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He was one of America's true greats. As president, he changed the world, developing a successful strategy for defeating Communism, toppling the Soviet Union, and liberating Eastern Europe (while hardly firing a shot). And just as important, he restored an America that had found itself mired in a malaise of falling living standards, moral decay, and what seemed like inevitable decline. Though he was our oldest president, Reagan acted as a tonic, rejuvenating...
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac™ comes a full—color, full—of—fun, book full of answers to your questions about everything under the sun——and beyond it!
• Why do we have eyebrows?
• Why are electric cars so quiet?
• Why is it so hard to throw a perfect football spiral?
• Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And, everyone knows the best way to do that is to...
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac™ comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about America-everything about the 50 states and beyond.
Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating...
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An all-new, full-color survival handbook, offering tips and tricks for getting through everything from an avalanche or a shark attack to stress at school or fighting with friends.
This is not your parents' scouting survival manual! Between weather disasters and just leaving the house everyday, who doesn't have a lot to be worried about? “The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out Alive” prepares readers to answer their concerns with the best possible...
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac™ comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" facts that will keep readers guessing as they turn every page.
TRUE OR FALSE?
• Toenails grow at the same rate as fingernails.
• The Nile River is the only river in the northern hemisphere that flows south to north.
• House flies all buzz in the same musical key.
Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more...
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