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  USS Alligator The: The History...

  Charles River Editors

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  While people often tend to think of submarines as a modern invention, inventors created several prototypes from 1580 onward, and they even attempted to use them. Some of the designs remained theoretical and never got off the drawing board, but as time went on, several Europeans built and tested primitive submarines. Most of these early subs were made of wood and often possessed an awkward shape, but a French priest first proposed the now familiar cylindrical layout in 1634. He determined that this shape would make it easier for the submarine to withstand water pressure, while likewise improving maneuverability.  
  The American Civil War witnessed new designs and prototypes of submarines appearing on American naval drawing boards. These subs had the “cigar shape” familiar throughout history from that point forward. Most of them failed for one reason or another, but one, the CSS Hunley, actually succeeded in using a “spar torpedo” to sink the USS Housatonic. It was the first time a submarine successfully sank a ship, but as historic and groundbreaking as the Hunley and its mission was, all of that was overshadowed by the lingering debate over just what happened to the Confederate submarine, which never made it back to port after the attack. 
  Although the Hunley remains the most famous submarine of the Civil War, the Union Navy attempted to create and use a submarine years before the Hunley embarked on its historic operation, and though it’s widely forgotten today, the first Union submarine, the Alligator, also had a fascinating history. 

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  Princess Contest The (Pixi...

  Ruth Rahlff, Pixi Gute Nacht...

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  The princesses are brave, sassy and strong, which one of you will win the contest?
  Pixi bedtime stories for children: listen and fall asleep.
  This is an auto-narrated audiobook.

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  The Sun Takes a Vacation - The...

  Talking Rhino, Jayesh Bajaj,...

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  What would happen if the Sun decided it had worked long enough... and simply went on vacation? 
  When six-year-old Emma sneaks outside to gaze at the stars, she never expects a tiny Martian named Marty to crash-land beside her with shocking news. 
  The Sun—the heart of our solar system—has announced that after 4.6 billion years of shining, it's leaving. 
  Forever. 
  With only days before darkness falls across the planets, Emma and Marty set off on an unforgettable adventure through space. Their mission? Convince every planet in the solar system to come together for one extraordinary celebration that might just change the Sun's mind. 
  But winning over eight very different planets won't be easy. 
  A lonely king hides behind rings of ice. A frozen ruler has forgotten what love feels like. A giant who believes he's a failure. A frightened planet convinced everyone is against him. A fiery queen who doubts she matters. And that's only the beginning. 
  As Emma journeys from Mercury to Neptune, she discovers that every planet has its own story, its own fears, and its own hidden greatness. With kindness, courage, and a little imagination, one young girl shows that sometimes the biggest problems in the universe can be solved by the smallest acts of compassion. 
  Packed with humour, heart, unforgettable characters, and fascinating facts about every planet, Sun Takes a Vacation transforms the wonders of our solar system into an epic space adventure children will never forget. 
  Will Emma and Marty bring the planets together in time? 
  Will the greatest party in the history of the galaxy convince the Sun to stay? 
  There's only one way to find out. 
  Perfect for curious young explorers, future astronauts, and families who love magical adventures that inspire wonder, friendship, and a love for science.

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  Freida's New Friends - A Kid's...

  Myles E Jamison

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  Join Freida the frog on a delightful adventure filled with fun, laughter, and new friendships. Perfect for young readers, this charming story teaches the importance of kindness, sharing, and embracing what makes us all unique. 
  Along the way, Freida meets Alexander the frog and a playful caterpillar, who just might share your little one’s name! Together, they explore the wonders of the pond and show that being different is a wonderful surprise. 
  With vibrant illustrations, engaging characters, and a heartwarming message, Freida's New Friends is the perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf. Ideal for ages 2-4, this beautifully crafted tale is sure to become a bedtime favorite!

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  Ruth Plumly Thompson: HANDY...

  Ruth Plumly Thompson

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  On many a day had Handy, the Goat Girl of Mern, pursued her goats up and down the rocky eminences of her native mountain. And never—NEVER—in her fourteen or so years' experience had she been blown up by a mountain spring. But there comes, in every one's experience a day which is unlike every other day, and so it was with the Goat Girl. As she was pursuing What-a-butter, her favorite goat, there was a sudden crash, a whish, and up flew the slab of rock on which she was standing, up and away. The adventures into which she was carried by this simple though awefull beginning take a whole book to relate. How she met Nox the Royal Ox of Keretaria, how together they went in search of little King Kerry, how at last they rescued him and found themselves feted guests of Ozma of Oz, all these things you must read for yourselves.

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  Nature Calls Cat Answers

  C.B Sterling

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  Otis is a three-strikes cat with a checkered adoption record until, Bob, an 84-year-old widower, rescues him within the hour of his scheduled animal shelter death. But their quiet life together is soon disrupted when Bob goes missing in the woods. It's up to Otis to conquer his fear of the outdoors, overcome his prejudice against squirrels, and enlist the help of two adolescent bears to help find Bob and bring him to safety.

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