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Award-winning combat journalist Sean Naylor reveals a firsthand account of the largest battle fought by American military forces in Afghanistan in an attempt to destroy al-Qaeda and Taliban forces.

At dawn on March 2, 2002, America's first major battle of the 21st century began. Over 200 soldiers of the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division flew into Afghanistan's Shah-i-Kot Valley—and into the mouth of a buzz saw. They were...

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, naturalenvironment and relationship to human beings of the various species of adas.

Describes the physical attributes, habitat, and hunting and mating methods of anacondas.

"This book details the life and habits of anacondas"--

Anacondas are some of the most interesting snake species on the planet. These long, slithering serpents are big and more than a bit scary. Young readers experience the world through snake eyes with this book featuring full-color photographs that show off these scaly snakes in all their glory. From what they eat to how they slither from place to place searching for that meal, readers get up close and personal with one of the largest animals in the...

In Anacondas, beginning readers will learn how giant green anacondas survive in the wild Amazon. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of anacondas. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an anaconda's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about anacondas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this water boa which lives in the Amazon Basin.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the anaconda.

Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of the South American snake, the anaconda.