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3) Planets
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Description
Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.
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New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt--from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces were constructed and how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for the afterlife...
5) Tortoises
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow-moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare"--
6) Horse
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Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history. Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses...
9) The moon
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Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Description
Presents facts about the moon, discussing its origin, myths, composition, effect on Earth, and role in the space program.
10) Crystal & gem
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Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.
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Sandpiper
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
36 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 23 cm.
Description
Mr. Geo the geography teacher explores the state of California, where he watches the taping of a television show in Los Angeles, visits state parks and historic landmarks, and reaches the Pacific Ocean.
13) China
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Nĭ Hao! My name is Jin, and I'm a kid just like you living in China. China is a country filled with ancient wonders, high-tech cities, and lots of people, more than any other country on Earth! Have you ever wondered what China is like? Come along with me to find out!
14) Brazil
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Series
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Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Description
"Just in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, discover what it?s like growing up in Brazil with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!"--Amazon.com.
15) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I'm a kid just like you, living in Mexico. Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts! Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!
Author
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
17) Planets
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages ; cm.
Description
"Curious kids will learn about the different planets in our solar system, including our own precious planet, Earth! Interactive spreads help young readers learn basic concepts while sweet, poetic text helps them understand how special our solar system is in the grand context of outer space. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take...
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of California"--Provided by publisher.
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