Monster Trucks!


Book Description

Its tires are over five feet tall. It is as heavy as an elephant. And it can jump, race, and crush like a monster! It’s a monster truck! Whether racing over ramps, plowing through mud, or crushing cars, monster trucks are the biggest and baddest trucks out there! The bestselling and award-winning team that brought you Choppers! and Motorcycles!, author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle, show readers how these beasts came to be, how they work, how they get ready for a show, and some of the exciting tricks that only monster trucks can do. This action-packed Step 3 Step into Reading beginning reader is filled with you-are-there color photographs! Informative and fast-paced, this book is perfect for boys and girls who love everything on wheels!




Albion's Seed


Book Description

This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are "Albion's Seed," no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations.




Ready for Preschool Dot Markers Activity Book


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Get ready for preschool with this FUN and EASY big dot marker coloring book for toddler and pre-K kids ages 3 and up!This paint dauber coloring book is perfect for young children to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Activity book features alphabet letters and numbers 0-10. Extra thick and bold art outlines and big guided dot circles make it easy for little hands to color and paint on their own. Black printing on the reverse side helps prevent marker bleed-through. Learn the ABCs and counting skills while having fun with this BIG dot marker activity book. Makes a useful and educational gift! Coloring book features: ABC letters and numbers 0-10 BIG guided dots for easy paint dotting Inside margin trim line for cutting out pages Glossy softcover Big 8.5" x 11" size for little hands bright high quality paper stock Works great with any brand dot markers, paint daubers or dot art markers Pick up this letters and numbers activity book for tons of toddler and preschool dot painting fun. See our brand Busy Kid Press for more dot marker and other activity books for kids!




Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups


Book Description

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Examines terrorists¿ involvement in a variety of crimes ranging from motor vehicle violations, immigration fraud, and mfg. illegal firearms to counterfeiting, armed bank robbery, and smuggling weapons of mass destruction. There are 3 parts: (1) Compares the criminality of internat. jihad groups with domestic right-wing groups. (2) Six case studies of crimes includes trial transcripts, official reports, previous scholarship, and interviews with law enforce. officials and former terrorists are used to explore skills that made crimes possible; or events and lack of skill that the prevented crimes. Includes brief bio. of the terrorists along with descriptions of their org., strategies, and plots. (3) Analysis of the themes in closing arguments of the transcripts in Part 2. Illus.




Linguistics For Dummies


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The fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language. From understanding other languages to teaching computers to communicate, linguistics plays a vital role in society. Linguistics For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level introductory linguistics course and arms you with the confidence, knowledge, and know-how to score your highest. Understand the science behind human language Grasp how language is constructed Score your highest in college-level linguistics If you're enrolled in an introductory linguistics course or simply have a love of human language, Linguistics For Dummies is your one-stop resource for unlocking the science of the spoken word.




Signs and Symbols


Book Description

Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.




John Deere Kids Mega Machines Activity Book


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Big fun calls for big machines--just like the ones in this activity book! Enjoy over 100 action-packed activities and puzzles in one book, featuring favorite John Deere machines like the tractor, dump truck, and bulldozer! Lead the loader through the maze, help the excavator make its way through a busy construction site, or spot items out of place that don't belong on the busy farm. Through construction clutter, funny farms, material mix-ups, farm harvests, and the big dig, children will love following their favorite vehicles. Down the roads, through town, around the farm, and on the job-sites, the combine, excavator, and monster trucks are ready for adventures and completing fun activities as they go. This puzzle book of mazes, explore and find, spot the difference, hidden objects, and more will excite all little John Deere fans! Preschoolers and school-age children will love working through these games. John Deere Kids children's books recognize that the preschoolers of today are the farmers, builders, and innovators of tomorrow. Content and formats are based on the legacy of a long-loved company that encourages kids to play in backyards, to dig in the dirt, get muddy, and learn where food and shelter come from. Are you up for these mega jobs? Loaded with fun activities including search and find, coloring, drawing, activity puzzles, mazes, matching, doodling, counting, dot-to-dot, and more! Practice simple concepts like counting, matching, and opposites, while increasing logic, visual thinking, fine-motor skills, and hand-eye coordination skills Slip into a backpack or bag with some crayons or markers and make this a quick on-the-go activity and screen-free entertainment for kids Designed for a variety of age levels, Mega Machines can be enjoyed by preschoolers, kindergartners, and school-age children. Young children, 4-6 will enjoy drawing, mazes and matching, and following visual interaction, while older children 6-8 can enjoy reading the prompts and following simple directions to complete the challenges and activities. Thick pages allow for crayon or marker interaction without tearing the page. Answer key located in the back.




The Art of Being Human


Book Description

Anthropology is the study of all humans in all times in all places. But it is so much more than that. "Anthropology requires strength, valor, and courage," Nancy Scheper-Hughes noted. "Pierre Bourdieu called anthropology a combat sport, an extreme sport as well as a tough and rigorous discipline. ... It teaches students not to be afraid of getting one's hands dirty, to get down in the dirt, and to commit yourself, body and mind. Susan Sontag called anthropology a "heroic" profession." What is the payoff for this heroic journey? You will find ideas that can carry you across rivers of doubt and over mountains of fear to find the the light and life of places forgotten. Real anthropology cannot be contained in a book. You have to go out and feel the world's jagged edges, wipe its dust from your brow, and at times, leave your blood in its soil. In this unique book, Dr. Michael Wesch shares many of his own adventures of being an anthropologist and what the science of human beings can tell us about the art of being human. This special first draft edition is a loose framework for more and more complete future chapters and writings. It serves as a companion to anth101.com, a free and open resource for instructors of cultural anthropology. This 2018 text is a revision of the "first draft edition" from 2017 and includes 7 new chapters.




Dot Markers Activity Book Trucks, Cars and Vehicles for Toddlers Ages 2-4


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Dot Markers Activity Book Cars, Trucks, Planes & More! This Dot markers activity book has 30 coloring pages with a combination of different artworks Images: 30 Images Page Size: 8.5"x11" Durable glossy cover Little boys and girls love our Dot coloring books for toddlers. Coloring is a great way for kids to relax and express themselves creatively. Dot Markers will develops motor skills in children. The book is great for a range of ages. Younger children will just enjoy Dot markers books Cars & Trucks, Construction Vehicles Transportation. Dot markers books for toddlers Dot markers books for preschoolers Dot markers books for kids ages 2-5 pages:60 size:8,5*11




Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck


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Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck is the perfect book for kids who love trucks. Bo is an unusual bear who appreciates problem solving and building machines, but most importantly he loves to have fun. Children ages 4 to 7 who like to watch giant trucks, smash, climb, and crush anything in their path will be fascinated by the vibrant images of Bo the Bear driving around the monster truck that he built all himself. Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck shows the benefit of planning out a big project and working it through to the end. Kids will learn the value of planning, preparing, working hard, and troubleshooting when problems arise, along with the excitement of getting to have fun with what has been created. Bo the Bear Builds a Monster Truck is written in simple, easy to understand sentences with colorful illustrations for both boys and girls in grades kindergarten through first.