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4261) Ancient Ice
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Glaciers have been around for a long time. Many formed at the end of the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago. Since then, they have shaped Earth's landscape, helped cool the planet, and provided living things with fresh water-all while weathering changes in Earth's climate. Studying glaciers can tell us a lot about how Earth's climate has shifted over time, how human activities are impacting the climate, and what might occur in the future. Packed...
4262) Detecting Injury
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Learn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose various types of injuries. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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When "bird" is not the word, this book tells you what is.
A murder of crows, a charm of goldfinch, a huddle of penguins-groupings of birds are more than just a "flock." Collective nouns for specific types of birds range from fascinating to funny, and this adorable book is your guide to the best of them. Discover the surprising number of different terms, and learn their true meanings-as well as the history behind them. Did C.S. Lewis really coin the...
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Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.
Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross's journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk...
4265) Nature's Monuments
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Explore the majestic places that many flock to see with their own eyes. From Dinosaur National Monument to Craters of the Moon, readers will discover what forces helped shape incredible natural features. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative...
4266) The Depths Below
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Grab your flashlight for this trip into the darkness below. Readers will explore the deep caverns and caves that continue to fascinate visitors and reveal the wonders of life on Earth from eons ago. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
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Learn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose chronic illnesses and conditions. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
4268) Why Do We Need Rain?
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Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book.
Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is necessary to all life on Earth! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked-and sometimes annoying-part of nature is important to our world. We need rain to grow fruits and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers. Rain is even important to the air we breathe! With plentiful photos,...
4269) Historic Places
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Walk in the footsteps of founders on this adventure through history. This title introduces readers to the ancient Indigenous homes of Mesa Verde and the forts, battlefields, and halls that shaped our nation today. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index...
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On the morning of April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake struck San Francisco. This book gives students a sense of what life was like on that fateful day, and details the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake and fires that changed San Francisco forever. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this text builds literacy skills as students are engaged in reading content. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's...
4271) Death on Mount Washington: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northeast's Highest Peak
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On Mount Washington, it's lack of preparation, not the mountain, that kills. The weather is highly changeable with wind gusts of 140 mph and -35 degree temps. Then there are the avalanches and icefalls. Combine this with inexperienced hikers in t-shirts and flip flops and things can get ugly fast.
Death on Mount Washington describes the circumstances behind the tragic tales of those who have lost their lives on the mountain. No one--not even the...
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The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walked to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans,...
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Welcome to our national parks! Find out what awaits visitors as they explore the vast wild spaces of our nation. This title introduces readers to the history of national parks and the many services, activities, and people they can find there. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography...
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Dr. Jonas Salk finds the cure for polio in this inspiring, educational, and timely nonfiction picture book.
Jonas Salk wasn't seen as a brave hero-not at first. As a child he was quiet and unassuming, but Jonas dreamed of tikkun olam, the Jewish phrase for "healing the world." He saw the polio virus strike his city, and he knew that with determination and hard work, he could be the one to stop its spread. So he grew up to study medicine, ultimately...
4275) Welcome to the Pond
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Which underwater resident is enjoying the shade beneath a water lily as it hunts newly hatched tadpoles? What tiny water insect is about to become a frog's lunch? Which creature with a spiral-shaped shell is munching on pondweeds deep below the water's surface? And who is about to lay her eggs in the tangled reeds at the edge of the pond? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Packed with facts,...
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Unleash your imagination and embark on a thrilling journey through the world of mythical creatures! "100+ Mythical Creatures for Curious People" is a groundbreaking non-fiction page-turner that delves into the fascinating world of mythical beings. Written by Luke Marsh, a renowned mythologist and storyteller, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of over a hundred mythical creatures from various cultures and periods that will ignite your curiosity...
4277) Monuments to Remember
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Visit the sculptures and memorials that preserve our nation's memory. Rising at the center of the National Mall, the Washington Monument is just one of the sculptures and structures built to honor our nation's shared past. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words...
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Plastic pollution is one of the most damaging environmental issues we face today. And no one is more passionate about solving this problem and protecting our world than kids! This new title in the Get Started With STEM series gives young science enthusiasts all the information they need to investigate and do their part to help solve this problem now and for the future. Packed with facts, discussion topics, imaginative ideas for activities, experiments,...
4279) ¡Supervivencia! Océano
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What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful, Spanish-translated nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival...
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Every time you go outside, you experience the weather. It may be good, it may be bad, and it may be so bad that it ruins all your plans for the day. Have you ever wondered why the weather changes? Why are the changes sometimes expected and sometimes completely unexpected? Why is the weather forecast on the TV, radio or internet sometimes right and sometimes wrong? Is it possible that the forecast is correct but we don't know how to read it? Can you...
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