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A Garfield comic in which Garfield hates Mondays and loves lasagna!

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An essay in which a student argues that people should recycle and not litter.

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A map of the world, showing all continents, oceans, and countries.

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An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and laws to protect them.

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The fourth novel in the Bunnicula series by James Howe.

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A student's book report about the fourth book in the Bunnicula series.

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A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school day.

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The instructions for the board game Monopoly.

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A child's letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year.

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The lyrics to a song written by a popular music group.

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