Tamra B. Orr is a full time education writer and author in the Pacific Northwest. She has written more than 250 nonfiction books for young people and families, including America”s Best Colleges for B Students and exam questions for national standardized tests.
85 Ebooks tarafından Tamra B. Orr
Tamra B. Orr: America’s Best Colleges for B Students
High school students who get average grades and don’t ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on wh …
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Tamra B. Orr: America’s Best Colleges for B Students
High school students who get average grades and don’t ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on wh …
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€14.99
Tamra B. Orr: America’s Best Colleges for B Students
High school students who get average grades and don’t ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on wh …
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Tamra B. Orr: Animal Discoveries
Imagine a worm that spits glue, a rat with vampire teeth, and a frog you can see through! These are just some of the amazing animals that have recently been discovered by scientists. Find out all abo …
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Tamra B. Orr: Space Discoveries
Imagine discovering new planets lightyears away or galaxies you never knew existed. Learn all about new and amazing space discoveries in these fun and engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts. …
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Tamra B. Orr: Ocean Discoveries
Imagine a fish without a face, drones exploring the ocean floor and underwater waterfalls! Learn all about these amazing underwater discoveries and many more in these fun and engaging books reviewed …
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€8.56
Tamra B. Orr: Planet Earth Discoveries
Imagine a machine that can pull water out of thin air. Picture a tiny disk that can store huge amounts of data for billions of years. These are just some of the new discoveries made by scientists. Le …
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Tamra B. Orr: Money-Making Opportunities for Teens Who Like Working Outside
Outdoor enthusiasts may think of their interests and passions as purely recreational. They will be surprised and inspired by the wealth of creative money-making opportunities, tailored specifically t …
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Tamra B. Orr: Zest
We all know people who greet every new day with a big smile and lots of positive, can-do energy, regardless of the anxieties, stresses, problems, and obstacles that may be looming. A growing body of …
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Tamra B. Orr: Jump-Starting a Career in Pharmaceuticals
For readers interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, manufacturing technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, pharmacy billing specialist, pharmacy records manager, or pharmacy clerk, amon …
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Tamra B. Orr: Truth About Cocaine
Cocaine is one of those drugs that waxes and wanes in popularity among teens but never really goes away. New research indicates that cocaine is particularly harmful to young and still developing brai …
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Tamra B. Orr: What Degree Do I Need to Pursue a Career in Business?
Business encompasses everything from local candy stores to international corporations. While such an expansive term does allow for a great deal of flexibility when it comes to career choice, it can a …
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Tamra B. Orr: Careers in Glasswork
Increasingly, job seekers want employment in fields that have safe, assured futures. Hands-on careers, such as work as a glazier (installing glass) or as a glassworker (manufacturing it), can provide …
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Tamra B. Orr: Careers in Sheet Metal and Ironwork
Specialized construction jobs are one of the brightest spots in the job market. This book lays out what qualifications and training are necessary to get a job installing sheet metal or doing ironwork …
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Tamra B. Orr: Combatting Body Shaming
In the West, overweight people are shamed daily for their "poor choices" and their "lack of self-discipline." But thin people can be shamed, too-we assume they are anorexic or des …
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Tamra B. Orr: I Have Been Shamed on the Internet. Now What?
Cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are a common sight with teens. In general, these devices can be a fantastic tool and great fun, used to capture photos, recordings, and videos of great times wit …
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Tamra B. Orr: Country Music
For a long time, country music has been popular as a way to sing about emotions, events, and people in ordinary life. Over the years, country music has changed, bringing in more instruments, complex …
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Tamra B. Orr: Leonardo da Vinci
The term "Renaissance man" is used to describe a number of talented individuals today, but it got its real start with Leonardo da Vinci. As an artist, inventor, and scholar, he produced eve …
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Tamra B. Orr: Michelangelo
It was Michelangelo’s talent and imagination that created the Pieta, the famous statue of David, and the Sistine Chapel’s ceilings. What was his life like before he became famous? Readers discover th …
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Tamra B. Orr: Iceland
Iceland is a land of contrasts. While Iceland has multiple hot springs, its land is covered in glaciers. Its dozens of active, fiery volcanoes are countered with cool, tumbling waterfalls. Learn abou …
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Tamra B Orr: Thailand
Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. An independent kingdom for many centuries, it is the only country in its region that was never a colony of a European nation. Learn more about Thailand’s fascin …
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Tamra B. Orr: Selfies from Space
Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle s …
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Tamra B. Orr: Space, Incorporated
Space isn’t just the final frontier – it’s big business! From exploration to space holidays, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration. …
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Tamra B. Orr: Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Cancer
This thorough title answers questions about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and coping with bone cancer. The most common bone cancers in young people are osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, but …
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Tamra B. Orr: Ecstasy
Ecstasy is often celebrated by youth culture as a drug that opens the user up, making him or her more euphoric, empathetic, and in touch with his or her physical environment, sensations, and emotions …
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Tamra B. Orr: Privacy and Hacking
An invaluable guide to protecting one’s identity, privacy, and personal information when using the computer and the Internet, Privacy and Hacking offers readers expert tips on how to preserve their c …
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Tamra B. Orr: George Clooney and the Crisis in Darfur
In recent years, George Clooney has become politically engaged, lending his energy, money, and name to a number of humanitarian, environmental, and liberal causes. Chief among these is his valiant ef …
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Tamra B. Orr: USMC Special Reaction Teams
The toughest of the tough, USMC Special Reaction Teams are trained to handle terrorist attacks, hostage situations, armed stand-offs, and arrests, the Special Reactions Teams are equally comfortable …
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Tamra B. Orr: USMC Reconnaissance Battalions
Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions sneak into hostile enemy territory in order to observe close-up what is happening, who is operating where, how many enemy forces there are, and where they may b …
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Tamra B. Orr: Manga Artists
The exciting world of manga is explored in this extreme book. Readers will learn about the skills and training that are needed to become a manga artist. Sidebars and vibrant photographs engage reader …
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Tamra B. Orr: Ovarian Tumors and Cysts
All women who menstruate are susceptible to developing ovarian cysts. Although these cysts are common and mostly benign, there are certain growths on the ovaries that require special medical attentio …
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Tamra B. Orr: Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the unnatural cessation of menstruation. In young women, it is often an early warning sign of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. In this engagingly written book, the author explains …
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Tamra B. Orr: Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a cancer arising from the liver or a cancer that has spread to the liver, having originated in other organs (such as the colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, and lung). Liver cancer is t …
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Tamra B. Orr: Polio
Thanks to a the pioneering efforts of disease researchers and immunologists and a highly effective and concerted global vaccination effort, one of the most dread diseases of the twentieth century has …
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Tamra B. Orr: Career as an Auto Mechanic
In good times and bad, there are certain careers that remain in steady and even high demand. Auto mechanics are always in high demand, especially as cars become more high-tech and computerized. Incre …
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Tamra B. Orr: Tenth Amendment
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were born out of a highly contentious and passionate ideological debate over the relative balance of federal versus state powers. The Tenth Amendment is a furt …
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Tamra B. Orr: Jonas Brothers
Joe, Kevin, and Nick Jonas are one of the 21st century’s biggest pop sensations. Starting from humble beginnings, the Jonas Brothers have risen to pop stardom, selling millions of albums in the proce …
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Tamra B. Orr: Motion and Forces
Give readers an accessible and comprehensible survey of the basic laws of motion and forces, enlivened by engaging and exciting real world examples of theoretical principles at work. The laws of moti …
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Carol P. Campbell & Tamra B. Orr: Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Pregnancy
For teenagers, pregnancy presents especially challenging obstacles. Pregnant teens are suddenly faced with adult responsibilities. They need to consider the changes a baby will bring, including the w …
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Tamra B. Orr: Your Career in the Navy
The U.S. Navy offers opportunities for many people to serve their country, where they obtain a career and an education-all while experiencing the world. This book serves as an inspiring guide to some …
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Tamra B. Orr: Your Career in the Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard offers recruits an excellent academic and practical education along with the chance to serve their country. This book details the many career paths within the Coast Guard and exp …
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Tamra B. Orr: Adapting to Severe Heat Waves
Like a row of dominoes, persistent and repetitive heat waves also threaten the environment, exacerbate current climate-related problems, stress a country’s health system, damage its infrastructure, a …
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Tamra B. Orr: Understanding Economic Systems
Every society must decide how to design an economic system that will meet its specific and particular needs. This book explores the different kinds of economic systems that have existed in the past a …
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Tamra B. Orr: Top 10 Tips for Safe and Responsible Digital Communication
With people spending an increasing number of hours every day using computers, tablets, and smartphones, safe and responsible digital communication awareness is absolutely essential. Making pre-teens …
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Tamra B. Orr: Vo-Tech Track to Success in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Whether people are inspired by events such as 9/11 or the simple desire to help others, or they want to start in on a meaningful career without going to a four-year college, vo-tech careers in law, p …
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Leonard Daniels & Tamra B. Orr: Web-Based Digital Presentations
Gone are the days when students stood in front of the class with a notecard, a photocopied pie chart, and a poster board collage. Today, so many innovative-and free-resources are available on the Int …
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Tamra B. Orr: Tweeting with a Purpose
It may be hard to believe that 140 characters are enough to get a message out to millions of people, but Twitter’s users do so every minute. Twitter is vital in many different spheres. This book intr …
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Tamra B. Orr: Tuitear con un objetivo (Tweeting with a Purpose)
It may be hard to believe that 140 characters are enough to get a message out to millions of people, but Twitter”s users do so every minute. Twitter is vital in many different spheres. This book int …
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Tamra B. Orr: Gonorrhea
Popular culture depicts sex as glamorous but ignores some of the negative consequences, such as sexually transmitted infections. This resource provides a thorough, non-judgmental understanding of the …
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Tamra B. Orr: Oman
The nation of Oman has been an important trading location throughout history. Its location on the Arabian Peninsula and its rich oil reserves have played a part in the development of its healthy econ …
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Tamra B. Orr: Career as an Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician
The nation’s airfields and airports fulfill a crucial role, helping people and products alike get to their destinations. Behind the thousands of flights successfully carried out daily are key employe …
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Tamra B. Orr: Digital Privacy
Concerns about securing personal digital data have grown manyfold in recent years. Written with International Society for Technology in Education’s standards in mind, this book is a crucial resource …
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Tamra B. Orr: Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement was one of the most important social justice movements in American history, and readers are sure to be captivated by this in-depth look at the leaders and moments that defin …
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Tamra B. Orr: Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an exciting period in American history, and readers are placed in the middle of this vibrant African American cultural movement through engaging main text, annotated quotat …
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Tamra B. Orr: Vietnam War
For many Americans, the Vietnam War was particularly painful because, for the first time, the battles and bombs, the danger and death, and the POWs and protesters were all right in front of them on t …
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Tamra B. Orr: Information Revolution
Young people growing up today don’t know a life without social media, smartphones, and other internet-driven technology. However, it wasn’t that long ago that computers were still the size of an enti …
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Tamra B. Orr: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Peace in the Middle East has been a focus for politicians and activists for many years, but deadly conflicts still ravage this region. At the center of this struggle is the Israeli-Palestinian confli …
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Tamra B. Orr: African Americans in Sports
From Jackie Robinson to Venus and Serena Williams, African Americans have used sports to fight for social change. Many of them had to fight against discrimination, and their strength in the face of a …
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Tamra B. Orr: African Americans in the Armed Forces
African Americans have fought in every major U.S. war, but even as they fought to defend their country, they also had to battle against prejudice simply because of the color of their skin. From the B …
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Tamra B. Orr: Food of China
Explore the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food. …
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Tamra B. Orr: Food of Greece
Explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of Greece through its food. This book includes Health and Nutrition information as well. …
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Tamra B. Orr: Extreme Wakeboarding
There’s waterskiing and surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding, but what comes next? Introduce your readers to wakeboarding. They’ll find out how this action-packed sport got its start, and discover …
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Tamra B. Orr: Careers in the Court System
This book discusses a wide variety of jobs in the U.S. court system, from court reporter to judge, examining each one in detail. The author includes extensive commentary on the responsibilities of th …
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Tamra B. Orr: Creating Multimedia Presentations
Provide your readers with this must-have how-to guide to the vastly complicated world of multimedia research and presentation. This book accessibly guides young readers through the process of searchi …
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Tamra B. Orr: Working with Tech in Construction
When you think of a construction site, you might picture bulldozers, workers in hard hats, and huge iron beams being shifted into place. You might not imagine robots, drones, and 3D printers, but the …
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Tamra B. Orr: Extreme Skysurfing
For people with a huge sense of adventure, skydiving is the perfect sport, but for those who want to kick it up a notch, there’s skysurfing. Readers will discover how this high-action sport got its s …
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Tamra B. Orr: Iran and Nuclear Weapons
Iran’s senior leadership and government officials claim to be pursuing a legitimate, civilian nuclear energy program. However, many believe Iran is also operating a secret program to develop nuclear …
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Tamra B. Orr: Home and Family Relationships
The teenage years can be a confusing time for all youth, including GLBT teens. Challenges and questions can arise that only a family support system can answer. This helpful guide teaches GLBT teens h …
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Tamra B. Orr & Michael A. Sommers: Avi
The author Avi has written more than 70 children’s and young adult books and has fans-young and old-all over the world. Readers can’t help but be inspired by Avi’s life story, including his battle an …
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Tamra B. Orr & Xina M. Uhl: Primary Source Investigation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
President Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase added about 828, 000 square miles of unmapped, unknown land to the young United States. To explore and map this great swath of land, Jefferson sent Mer …
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Rachel Given-Wilson & Tamra B. Orr: Your Future as an Auto Mechanic
Americans rely on auto mechanics to repair and maintain the vehicles they drive every day. The work of an auto mechanic has changed over the years: what was once seen as a "dirty job" is no …
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Tamra B. Orr: Discover Great National Parks: The Everglades
Discover Great National Parks: The Everglades is an excellent non-fiction book for young learners. It features a history of the Florida Everglades and how the Miccosukee Native American tribe used th …
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Tamra B. Orr: Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment
Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment explains early activists like Rachel Carson, her research and the impact of her book, Silent Spring, th …
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Tamra B. Orr: If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs
An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs is narrated by two pet guinea pigs, Cody and Carlos. They reveal how they communicate through squeaks and squeals, their favor …
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Tamra B. Orr: We Built This City: Boston
Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: Boston reveals the history of Boston, its influential people, and origins of its famous landmarks. Learn about the Algonquin trib …
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Tamra B. Orr: We Built This City: Chicago
Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: Chicago reviews the history of the land before Chicago was settled and the Germans who settled it, the World's Fair, the Win …
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Tamra B. Orr: Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey
Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angel …
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Tamra B. Orr: Awesome Animals of Africa
The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Africa. Learn what coun …
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Tamra B. Orr: Awesome Animals of Antarctica
The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Antarctica. Learn what …
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Tamra B. Orr: Awesome Animals of Europe and the United Kingdom
The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Europe. Learn what coun …
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Tamra B. Orr: Exploring K2
A compelling narrative non-fiction book about K2 in Kashmir, the most dangerous mountain to climb in the world. Starting with a story of a failed climbing attempt by seven brave men, you'll lear …
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Tamra B. Orr: Brush with Greatness: Claude Monet
Learn about the amazing life and works of art of Claude Monet as told through the eyes of a (fictitious) train station attendant, Gabriel. Tasked with keeping the area where Monet painted outside of …
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Tamra B. Orr: Life in the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the world's biggest ocean. The Spotted Eagle Ray often swims near the ocean's surface. Over half the world's water is in the Pacific Ocean. These are just a few of …
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