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  Homo habilis and Homo erectus:...

  Editors Charles River

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  The evolutionary path from the original primates to modern man is a long one and has taken many twists and turns, but naturally, as the fossil record grows, scientists gain a more complete understanding of our own mental and physical history in terms of genetics and anatomy. However, the correct order and relationships of the various specimen types are difficult to pin down. Many representative samples have been found in such minute amounts as to not preclude anomalies. They have been discovered in various stages of wear. Modern features did not occur simultaneously or uniformly, taking millions of years to become manifest in later types. Up to the present day’s Homo sapiens, examples of the main types have been hybrids of older and more modern features. 
  	One of the earliest species of the genus Homo to be discovered is Homo habilis, which basically means “handy man.” The name comes from the belief at the time of its discovery that this species was the first to start using stone tools. The first fossils to be uncovered in Olduvai Gorge were from the same stratigraphic layer as simple stone tools. Fossils of the crania and postcranial skeleton for this species have been found in both eastern and southern Africa and date to around 2.5–1.6 million years ago.  
  	Given the gradual changes that take place in evolution, Homo habilis shares a number of characteristics that are similar to the genus Australopithecus, such as in the postcranial elements. That said, the size and shape of the Homo habilis skull are markedly different. The size of the brain is much larger relative to the size of the body, being around 680 cc. In order to house a larger brain, the skull features a more vertical frontal bone, creating a more vertical forehead. The brow ridges that sit on the lower portion of the frontal bone are also reduced in size.

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  Book of Bad Manners

  Laura Teste

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  In the first of this series, Jazz’s older brother plays the straight man during the evening’s antics in Book of Bad Manners. Jazz and her Uncle Mark one up each other’s bad manners during Uncle Mark’s dinner while her older brother stews over the full report expected by their mom. Culminating in the best worst bad manner, this book is sure to be either the most refreshing or most raucous story on the bookshelf. 
  Spattered with irreverence and touched with ingenuity, this illustrated series featuring Jazz and her older brother has the feel of an instant classic. Gratefully, Laura Teste, in her author-illustrator debut, has included tongue-in-cheek nods to the lucky adults in the room. For the inquisitive-can’t-sit-still children, her series is sure to capture their attention and whet their appetite for more. 
  I can confidently promise that you cannot imagine all the bad manners displayed by the characters in this short book. The plot was simply ingenious. – Five Star Review by Readers’ Favorites

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  School Days

  Samantha Newman, L. M. Montgomery

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  Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.
   
  Anne is really looking forward to performing in the school concert. In all the excitement, she forgets about her old-fashioned clothes. But Matthew notices, and he wants to do something about it. Buying a fashionable dress will mean speaking to strangers-how will Matthew cope? 
   
  This tale is book 8 of 16 in the Anne of Green Gables Retold series, adapting these classic tales by L.M. Montgomery for readers aged 7+. Each book can be read as a stand-alone story and together they build to form a treasured library of Anne's early years.

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  Scar Tissue - Expanded Edition

  Danny Covey

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  “Why is this happening to me?”  
  Maybe that’s a question you’ve asked yourself. If you have, you are not alone. 
  I’ve faced many battles in my life. I have survived eight heart operations, four of which were open-heart surgeries. I have nearly died on the operating table three times, and I was repeatedly told I would never physically excel...and yet, after much blood, sweat, tears, and prayer, I fulfilled an unimaginable childhood dream! The fact that I’m still alive and well and have achieved what I was told would be impossible is a journey I believe needs to be shared. My story is one of faith, healing, and, above all, hope. 
  Danny Covey lives in Embrun, Ontario, Canada, with his fantabulous wife, Carly, and their three children – Grant, Layla, and Carter. Danny is a creative renaissance man who fills his time as a graphic designer, illustrator, marketer, art instructor, and amateur video producer. dannycovey.com 
  “I don’t necessarily enjoy being the center of interest, but I love creating the center of interest."–Danny Covey

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  We Built This City: New York...

  Amelia LaRoche

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  Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: New York City reveals the history of the land that is now New York City starting with the Lenape Native American tribe, and the immigrants from the Netherlands who settled there and called it New Amsterdam. Learn how New York City got its nickname, "The City that Never Sleeps," the fur wars, the Harlem Renaissance, the great building boom of high rises and skyscrapers, the Twin Tower Memorial and more! It also features interesting sights to see when visiting New York like The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, and includes information from all five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens! Historical and current pictures of New York City, a chronology of events (from 1600s to today, including the Twin Towers Memorial), chapter notes, suggested reading for further research, a glossary and index can also be found.

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  Pixi Welcomes the Spring (Pixi...

  Julia Boehme, Pixi Gute Nacht...

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  Winter is over. The forest is full of life and colorful flowers. All the animals have woken up from their hibernation, only one is still sleeping ...
  Pixi bedtime stories for children: listen and fall asleep.
  This is an auto-narrated audiobook.

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