Topical Books for February

Books for February

CBD Valentine's Day Store CBD's Valentine's Day Books for Kids Selections include Legend of the Valentine: An Inspirational Story of Love and Reconcilliation, Adeline, The Very Special Valentine, Love and Kisses Board Book, The Little Engine That Could Valentine's Day Surprise, The Valentine Bears, Let's Show God our Love on Valentine's Day and Valentine by Carol Carrick, as well as many others.  CBD's Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities Find stickers and craft books at this link. Valentine's Titles From Bookcloseouts.com BCO Valentine Children's Fiction Selections include the Peanuts gang, I Love You Like Crazy Cakes, Corduroy's Valentine, Clifford, Franklin, The Little Engine That Could, Litte Mouse's Big Valentine, Love, Piglet, Heart to Heart, Winne the Pooh, The Very Special Valentine, The Night Before Valentine's Day, Raggedy Ann and many more! BCO Valentine's Activity Books and Non-Fiction Get Corduroy's Valentine Activity Book, Math Magic with Necco Sweethearts, the Peanuts Valentine Craft Kit or other kits and activity books for Valentine's Day. Latest BCO Valentine's listings: It's Valentine's Day (Mulberry Read-Alones) (only 3 available, softcover $2.49) The Very Special Valentine (only 2 available, hardcover $5.99) Be My Valentine Book (Sweethearts) (board book, $1.99) Biscuit Loves You (Valentine's Day Kit)($3.49) I Love You With All My Hearts  (hardcover $4.99)     Other February Titles: From Bookcloseouts.com- Chang's Paper Pony (An I Can Read Book, Level 3, Grades 2-4)  (only one available, softcover $2.49)   Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As A Pioneer Woman (Volume 2) (hardcover $5.99)   Writings To Young Women From Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom & Virtues (Vol 1) (hardcover $6.49)   Writings to Young Women on Laura Ingalls Wilder - Volume Three: As Told By Her Family, Friends, and Neighbors (hardcover $6.49)   Weather This picture book provides lots of photos and a simple introduction to the many types of weather.  (softcover, $3.50)   Weather & Seasons (Make Your Own Emergent Readers, Grades K - 2)  Hands-on activities for those indoor days can be had with this softcover book for just $3.99.   Cloud Dance This picture book will introduce your youngster to the various cloud formations seen throughout the year using illustration and poetic prose.  (softcover, $2.99)     Bookcloseout.com History Titles- Non-Fiction Black History Month Titles     Fiction for Black History Month   Links to Individual Titles:   I Have Heard Of A Land (Coretta Scott King Award)   Ashley Bryan's ABC Of African American Poetry   Ben's Trumpet   Big Jabe   Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance   Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea   Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America   Celebrating African-American History (Grades 5-8)   Coming Together: Celebrations for African American Families   Ellington Was Not A Street   F Is For Freedom   Free At Last! (DK Readers, Level 4)   Hold the Flag High   Hush Songs: African-American Lullabies   If A Bus Could Talk: The Story Of Rosa Parks   Jackie Robinson (Time for Kids Biographies)   Langston Hughes: American Poet   Leagues Apart (The Men and Times of the Negro Baseball Leagues)   Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist   Now Is Your Time!   Our People   Raymond Floyd Goes to Africa: Or, There Are No Bears in Africa   Rosa Parks (Don't Know Much About)   The Great Migration: An American Story   Virgie Goes To School With Us Boys     Now Is Your Time!  (softcover 292 pages $6.49)   The Boy of Color (Tommy Nelson hardcover, $5.99)   Cherries And Cherry Pits (only one available softcover $3.49)   Presidents' Day Titles- Children's Non-Fiction Presidents' Day Titles- All Presidents' Day Titles- Children's Fiction Links to Individual Titles: Abraham Lincoln (Dk Readers, Level 3) A Pictorial History of the U.S. Presidents American Presidents Eminent Lives (Box Set)   Don't Know Much About The Presidents   Duck for President   Electing Our President: Campaigns and Elections (Grades 5 -8)   Election Day (Robin Hill School, Ready-To-Read, Level 1)   George Washington's Rules of Civility (Akashic U.S. Presidents)   George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President (DK Readers, Level 3, Reading Alone)   Gettysburg (A Day That Changed America)   Ghosts Of The White House   He Was President When: Connecting Events with Presidents (The 100+ Series)   John F. Kennedy (DK Biography)   Lives of the Presidents   Our Country's Presidents   So You Want to Be President?   The President and Mom's Apple Pie   What Presidents Are Made Of   Abraham Lincoln (paperback only 3 available, $2.49)      Titles for Black History Month and Presidents' Day From Christian Book Distributors: CBD Black History Month Store      CBD Presidents' Day Store Martin Luther King, Jr.        African American History       Presidents' Day Titles Individual selections:   Sojourner Truth: Voice of Freedom, Young Reader's Christian Library Series By W. Terry Whilin / Barbour Publishing A slave from birth, Sojourner Truth used the freedom she obtained to help others in chains. She fought to keep her family together and was cheated by her masters before finally gaining her freedom. One of the boldest speakers for the rights of women and African Americans, shee how much one person can accomplish through faith. 190 pages, softcover. Recommended for ages 8-12. An Encyclopedia of African American Christian Heritage By Marvin McMickle / Augsburg / Fortress McMickle's Encyclopedia blends biography, story, and commentary on a host of prominent and lesser known people in African American religious history. With entries ranging from the abolitionist movement to Malcom X and from Andrew Young to Ralph Abernathy, these concise, informative articles will guide young readers and experienced scholars alike through such comprehensive, wide-ranging topics as Kwanzaa, the civil rights movement, the Nation of Islam, and the growth and development of the major historically black denominations. Includes a timeline of African American religious history from the 18th century to the present. Langston Hughes: An Illustrated Edition By Milton Meltzer / Millbrook Press Tells the story of a leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920's who devoted his life to writing about the black experience in America. Contents: Wandering Brass Spittons Homesick Blues Central High Hurry Up! Hurry Up! I've Known Rivers Columbia vs. Rivers Africa A Garret In Paris Busboy Poet College Man Black Renaissance Not without Laughter People need Poetry Jim Crow, Southern Style Around the World Dream Deferred Rehearsal The Bloody Spanish Earth Theater in a Suitcase Poems-and Politics Simple Speaks His Mind I Used to Wonder Postscript Sisters In Time Series: Janie's Freedom, African Americans in the Aftermath of the Civil War (1867) By Callie Smith Grant / Barbour Publishing Eleven-year-old Janie finds herself in a quandary. The War Between the States is now over, and Miss Laura, widowed mistress of Rubyhill Plantation, has told Rubyhill's former slaves they're welcome to stay or free to leave. But for Janie, where should she go? There are still dangers in the South, and so many unknowns in the North-and moving may eliminate any chance of ever finding her mother. Using actual historical events to tell the poignant story of a newly-liberated young slave girl, Janie's Freedom is an excellent read for eight- to twelve-year-old girls, teaching American history and the Christian faith at the same time. Lest We Forget By Velma Maia Thomas / Random House, Inc Based on materials from the nationally acclaimed Black Holocaust Exhibit, Lest We Forget documents the plight of an estimated 100 million Africans, from their rich pre-slavery culture to their enslavement in a foreign land. This book is a collection of stirring historic papers, memoirs, personal effects, and photographs brought to life in a unique three-dimentional, interactive format. Lest We Forget chronicles the unyielding strength of a people who refused to be broken. Passages to Freedom : The Underground Railroad in History and Memory By David Blight / Collins Instant Internet Activities Folder Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad By Scholastic Teaching The Black Soldier: 1492 to the Present By inton / Houghton-mifflin In this exciting story of African American heroism, Catherine Clinton traces the history of the black soldier, from the first African explorers who accompanied Columbus to African Americans who took up arms in the American Revolution and the Civil War, to those who served their country from the Montana frontier to the sands of Desert Storm. Their heroic tales show that while black soldiers were once systematically ignored in the armed forces, earning little praise and often dying for a nation that granted them few rights, with each successive opportunity to prove themselves in combat and in the ranks, black men and women have risen to the occasion and distinguished themselves. Ultimately it was the sacrifices of these valiant soldiers that led to today's fully integrated armed services. Slavery in the United States Grades 4-7 By Cindy Barden / Carson-dellosa Publishing Designed as stand-alone material for classrooms and home-schoolers or as supplemental material to enhance your history curriculum. Students can be encouraged to use the books as independent study units to improve their understanding of historical events and people. Grades 4-7. Softcover, 62 pages. Heroes of History: George Washington Carver, From Slave to Scientist By Janet & Geoff Benge / Ywam Publishing Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape the devastating grip of poverty. George's scientific creativity knew no limits. His ingenious experimentation with peanuts and other plants helped rescue the failing Southern economy. Still remembered for his reaching and diverse achievements, Dr. Carver generously shared his talent simply for the reward of helping others. African-American History, Grades 2-3 By School Specialty Publishing The twenty-one stories in African-American History, Grades 2-3 make up an inspiring album of Americans of African descent who, against all odds, made significant contributions to American history. Their stories are told simply, in language that is meaningful to the students learning about these notable people and events for the first time. Each story is followed by an activity that will help students recall the major contributions of each subject. Sojourner Truth, Jesse Owens, and George Washington Carver are just a few of the influential African-Americans to whom your students will be introduced in this fantastic book. Rosa Parks: My Story By Rosa Parks, James Haskins, Jim Haskins / Penguin Putnam Inc. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. A year later, when the boycott finally ended, segregation on buses was ruled unconstitutional, the civil rights movement was a national cause, and Rosa Parks was out of a job. Yet there is much more to Rosa Park's story than just one act of defiance. In straightforward, moving language, she tells of her vital role in the struggle for equality for all Americans. Her dedication is inspiring; her story is unforgettable. Classic Slave Narratives By Henry Louis Gates, Jr. / Penguin Putnam Inc. Before the end of the Civil War, over one hundred former slaves had written moving stories of their captivity, and by 1944, when George Washington Carver published his autobiography, over six thousand ex-slaves had written what are called "slave narratives." No group of slaves anywhere, in any other era, has left such profilic testimony to the horror of bondage and servitude. Now, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., one of America's foremost experts in African-American studies, presents a seminal volume of four classic slave narratives that illustrate the real nature of the black experience in slavery. Fascinating and powerful, this collection includes two of the best known examples of the "literature of escape," the lives of Frederick Douglass and Olaudah Equiano; and two narratives by women, the stories of Harriet Jacobs (alias Linda Brent) and Mary Prince. These amazing stories are not only first-person histories of the highest calliber, but are a uniquely American literary form that has given birth to the spirit, vitality, and vision of America's best modern black writers. Rosa Parks By Carole Marsh / Gallopade International This series correlates to state and national standards, teaching students about important people, places, and events in history! These readers are broken into short easy to read information reinforced by simple activities. Each reader includes a glossary, interesting facts, reading, puzzles, highlights of achievements, sequencing of important events, and simple math activities! 12 pages each. Grades K-4. George Washington Carver By Carole Marsh / Gallopade International This series correlates to state and national standards, teaching students about important people, places, and events in history! These readers are broken into short easy to read information reinforced by simple activities. Each reader includes a glossary, interesting facts, reading, puzzles, highlights of achievements, sequencing of important events, and simple math activities! 12 pages each. Grades K-4. Condoleezza Rice By Carole Marsh / Gallopade International Condoleezza Rice is one of the most famous and successful African American women in U.S. history. She has bravely accepted the challenge of working in an environment where she is different. She has excelled in all she does. Condoleezza Rice is an excellent role model to us all! These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun acts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 7-12 (grades 2-6), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses. 12 pages. Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad By Elvira Woodruff, Nancy Carpenter / Random House, Inc View history through the eyes of eleven year old Levi, as he writes to his brother Austin out west. Mischevious and fun-loving, Levi and his friend Jupiter are always seemingto get in trouble; yet when the slave catchers come to town, there will be more trouble than ever before. When they kidnap Jupiter's sister Darcy, the boys will go farther than ever in an attempt to bring her back. 137 pages, softcover. Grades 3-6. Thurgood Marshall: Young Justice (Childhood of Famous Americans) By Montrew Dunham / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies - easily read by children eight and up - today's youngster is swept right into history. Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver By Aliki / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales When George Washington Carver was born, he had many things against him. He was a sick, weak, little baby. His father had just died, and his mother was left alone to care for him and his brother James. Even worse, he was the son of slaves. There was no hope for the future. But George Washington Carver was no ordinary man. He was a man who turned evil into good, despair into hope and hatred into love. He was a man who devoted his whole life into helping his people and the world around him. This is his story. Crispus Attucks: Black Leader of Colonial Patriots By Dharathula H. Millender, Gray Morrow / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales Anthony Burns By Virginia Hamilton / Random House, Inc The year is 1854. Anthony Burns, a Virginia slave, has escaped to Boston, but his freedom is short-lived. According to the Fugitive Slave Ace, a run-away can be captured in any free state, and Burns is soon inprisioned. The antislavery forces in Massachusetts are outraged. Abolitionist lawyer Richard Dana steps forward to defend Burns free of charge, and the sensational trial brings massive riots and thousands of troops to the streets of Boston. At the center of it all, haunted by memories of his life as a slave and praying that his defenders will prevail, is Anthony Burns himself. This is the true story of his desperate fight for freedom.   The Light and the Glory for Children By Peter Marshall / Baker Has America seen the last of its courageous Christian heroes? Put your kids on horseback with evangelist George Whitefield, in Valley Forge with president George Washington, and in many other historical places where believers stood for righteousness---and they'll be inspired to continue God's work in America! Includes study activities. For ages 9 to 12. 174 pages, softcover from Revell. Stuck on the Presidents By Jonathan Milne / Penguin Putnam Inc. Get "stuck" on the presidents with this fun and informative sticker book. Each president has plenty of stickers illustrating his life: his wife, campaign slogan, trivia, states added during his presidency and other fun facts are all noted. A timeline also runs throughout the book, showing cultural events that were happening throughout the time of their presidencies. There's even a map of the white house (with stickers, of course!) 47 pages, softcover, 283 stickers. Abraham Lincoln: Great American Leader, Young Reader's Christian Library Series By Sam Wellman / Barbour Publishing Abraham Lincoln led a divided nation back to wholeness--see how God prepared the one man the United States desperately needed in order to survive. For ages 8-12. Learn To Read Holiday Series: Celebrating Presidents' Day By Creative Teaching Press Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. 16 pages. Grades PreK-1. Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President By Shirley Raye Redmond / Random House, Inc Is your child comfortable tackling new words? Does your child like to read on his or her won? It's time for Step 3. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy reading about this fun and little-known slice of American history. Discover Abraham Lincoln: Storyteller, Lawyer, President By Patricia A. Pingry / Ideals Publications Inc Children will love this lighthearted look at one of the most important figures in American history. Young readers will learn how Abraham (who hated to be called Abe) moved from his birthplace of Kentucky to Indiana, attended school for only a short time, became a lawyer, and eventually became president of the United States. Readers will learn, too, of the loving father who allowed his children's pet goat to sleep at their bedside in the White House. Children will be able to read this biography, which is written at the second-grade level and illustrated in full color, on their own and "Discover Abraham Lincoln" for themselves. George Washington: The Christian By William J. Johnson / Christian Liberty Press A classic biography about George Washington, written in 1919 and reprinted to inspire a new generation of young people. A thorough account of his life as a Christian, this explores his character, his habits and behavior, and his commitment to God and his faith. Contains 11 chapters, a list of sources and several other helps in 298 pages. Landmark Books: Meet Thomas Jefferson By Marvin Barrett / Random House, Inc Read of Thomas Jefferson's life and career in this Landmark Book. From his youth and burgeoning political career to his family life and impact as president and ambassador, your children will be fascinated by this account of Jefferson's life. 66 pages, softcover. Meet George Washington By Joan Heilbroner / Random House, Inc George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and stong, fair in judgement, and respected by his friends as a good leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies--and he didn't like it. George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And when the colonies won their freedom, George was elected to lead the new nation as its first president. Our Presidents and the White House By Navigator Systems, Inc Power Tools for Kids help make learning fun and easy! Whether at school, home or on vacation these interactive and entertaining learning centers for kids age 5-9 will provide hours of positive re-enforcement of skills and concepts. The PowerTools for Kids are designed to last a child's lifetime. To assure they do so, use dry erase, nonindelible, felt tip pens, which erase easily. Our Presidents and the White House contains: A chart of the presidents and the years they were in office. A scale of the White House and its different rooms. Facts of the White House and the Presidency. and a few test questions.. Answers included on the back. John Adams: Triangle Histories Series By Anne K. Brown / Blackbirch Press In the heat of battle or as an intellectual force, the heroic personalities during the American Revolution are still remembered today for their contributions to our modern freedom. Though each title in the Triangle Histories Series is perfectly capable of standing alone, each book is designed to intertwine itself with others, presenting a much broader understanding of the Revolutionary War. Gain a new understanding of John Adams as you read how his Harvard education begat in him a "Love of Books and a fondness for study" that would greatly influence his later public life. The events of war have an intense effect upon people's lives; his biography serves as an informative lesson upon not only his life, but the life of the times as well. Full-color photos, glossary and index are included. 104 pages, hardcover. If You Grew Up with George Washington By Ruth Belov Gross / Scholastic Trade A different time...a different place...What if you were there? If you grew up with George Washington --What did you do to have fun? --Could you hear the news on radio or TV? --How did you light your house at night? This book tells you what it was like to live in Virginia during the colonial times of the 1730s and 1740s. Designed for 2nd and 3rd graders, the text is informative and easy to read. American Inaugurals: The Speeches, the Presidents, and Their Times By Kristen Woronoff / Blackbirch Press Get to know our Presidents through their Inaugural Addresses to the nation! A brief biography introduces each President's life and legacy, and a table comments upon major changes in America and around the world during terms. Important aspects of the speech are bolded to be further commented upon with "Quotes to Note." Gain a new perspective on the life and pulse beat of our nation throughout history with this collection of inspirational and educational speeches. 312 pages, indexed, hardcover. Scholastic Encyclopedia of Presidents and Their Times By Strictly-by-the-book, Inc. Which president first lived in the White House? Held the first press conference? Who was nicknamed "Uncle Sam"? From George Washington to George "W," this chronological compendium provides a brief summary, headlines, controversies, movements, and fads of each administration. Visually appealing with easy-to-understand text, it also includes a table of presidential election results, history of the White House, and an index. Ages 10 and up. 232 pages, 9" x 11" hardcover. The American Heritage Illustrated History of the Presidents By Michael Beschloss / Random House, Inc Penetrating portraits of all 42 presidencies---from Washington's reluctant oath-taking to Clinton's turbulent leadership---make this an indispensable reference for both seasoned observers and beginning history students. You'll find biographical profiles, a discussion of each election campaign, and a review of accomplishments, issues, appointments, and legislation that dominated each term. Includes a 16-page color insert and 200 black-and-white illustrations. 544 pages, hardcover from Random House. A Pictorial History of the Presidents of the United States By Clare Gibson / Random House, Inc Here's a resource no 10- to 14-year-old American should be without! This survey of United States presidents offers portraits and brief biographical sketches of all 43 of our nation's commanders-in-chief---from George Washington to George W. Bush. Discover their glories and infamies, the highlights of their careers, and their darkest moments. A great supplement to your history curriculum. 128 pages, hardcover from Random House. The Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents By Edited by John Gabriel Hunt / Random House, Inc This is an unabridged collection of all the inaugural addresses of every United States president from George Washington to Bill Clinton. The reader now has the advantage of being able to compare each president's philosophies as well as distinct use of language. Also included are some interesting facts about each time period of the presidencies. Accompanying each address is an engraved portrait of the president as well as a concise introduction. Having all of these addresses in one volume gives the reader a look at the expansive history of our country. Note: short essays have been written for those who did not have an inaugural address, such as John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester Arthur, and Gerald Ford. Strange & Fascinating Facts About the Presidents By Charles Reichblum / Workman Publishing Not since Bill Clinton played the sax on TV have presidents been so entertaining! While most presidential volumes equal an afternoon nap, this little book quells the dull-history doldrums for good. Packed to near overflowing with funny, interesting, unusual information about our nation's leaders from George W. through George Dubya, this book is a history lesson like no other. It's a riveting revue that makes learning fun! Softcover, 316 pages. Discover Thomas Jefferson: Architect, Inventor By Patricia A. Pingry / Ideals Publications Inc Young readers will enjoy discovering the life of Thomas Jefferson on their own through humorous watercolors and informative, easy-to-read text. Features simple sentences and color illustrations. Written at a second-grade level. George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen From Both Sides By Rosalyn Schanzer / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales Once there were two enemies---both named George. Was America's George Washington a traitor? Was England's King George a "royal brute"? There are two sides to every story! Lavishly illustrated and carefully researched, this delightful storybook is filled with eye-catching "speech balloons" that will hold the interest of even reluctant 9- to 12-year-old readers. 60 pages, hardcover from National Geographic. Faith of the First Ladies By Jerry MacGregor & Marie Prys / Baker Faith of the First Ladies illuminates the beliefs, values, and personalities of thirty of our Presidents' wives - from Martha Washington, who set the standard for First Lady, to Laura Bush, admired today as "Comforter-in-Chief." These biographical sketches, quotations, prayers, and letters offer an inspiring look at a common faith that shaped and sustained these faithful women through the pressures and struggles of serving alongside our nation's chief leaders. Discover George Washington: Soldier, Farmer, President By Patricia A. Pingry / Ideals Publications Inc Young readers will enjoy this beautiful look at our country's first president, from his early days at Ferry Farm in Virginia to his grade school ferry-ride each morning across the Rappahanick River to his role as a commander in the Revolutionary War. They'll also read about Washington's presidency and his later retirement to Mount Vernon where "George and Martha had company every night for dinner." Children will be able to read this biography, which is written at the second-grade level and illustrated in full color, on their own and "Discover George Washington" for themselves. Eyewitness Readers, Level 3: George Washington-Soldier, Hero, President By Ron Fontes / Dk Publishing George Washington was America's first President...and one of the bravest soldiers in its history. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this book, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Level 3: Grades 2-3. Eyewitness Readers, Level 3: George Washington-Soldier, Hero, President By Ron Fontes / Dk Publishing George Washington was America's first President...and one of the bravest soldiers in its history. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this book, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Level 3: Grades 2-3. Step Into Reading, Level 3: Abe Lincoln's Hat By Martha Brenner / Random House, Inc Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When he took off his hat, it was all there! Level 3: Reading on your own. 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