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"After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples' noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists...
2) Chile
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2024.
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chile. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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2023.
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"Take a journey back in time to the strange and spectacular land of the pharaohs. You'll meet the Egyptian gods, explore the river Nile, decipher hieroglyphics and discover the truth about the curse of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why did they build the pyramids? How were mummies made? And what is the mysterious Sphinx? Find the answers to these and many more questions inside!"--
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2023.
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"Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India's . . . landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected from...
6) Universe
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2023.
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Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
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2024.
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"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history-more than five thousand years of complicated history-all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this...
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2024.
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"Discover the many breeds of horses and ponies around the world, and the origins of these powerful animals. Find out about the personalities of different horses, how humans and horses have worked together throughout history, and how to care for one of your own. Learn what it takes to be a champion rider [and] an equestrian expert!"--Back cover.
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[2023]
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"How do you keep a door from closing? Try using a wedge! Wedges are one of the six simple machines that help make work easier by using mechanical advantage. In Wedges Make a Point: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 to 8 learn how a wedge's shape makes it perfect at stopping something heavy from moving, and separating material to split something--like banana bread--apart. Glossary, photos, and a hands-on activity make this book fundamental for...
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[2023]
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The Camping and Hiking Encyclopedia allows readers to explore outdoor opportunities. Alongside information that ranges from RV camping to backcountry hikes, readers will learn about ways to prepare for a camping or hiking trip as well as ways to safely enjoy their time in nature.
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[2024]
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A beautifully illustrated first guide to tigers from big cat expert Samantha Helle, featuring stunning illustrations by Charlotte Molas. You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of Indonesia. You'll...
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2023.
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"Big Money aims to explain economic principles to middle-grade readers in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. The book will be organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples to help readers explore the consequences of their everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between themselves and the larger economic and social systems around them"--
14) Dinosaur dinners
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2015.
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Describes the diet of dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus, the Styracosaurus, and the Edmontonia.
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[2023]
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"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting...
17) Aircraft
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[2023]
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"This title explores the world-changing invention of aircraft, from ancient Chinese kites to the Wright brothers' powered flight and beyond"--Publisher's website.
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[2023]
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"Introduce young readers to the wonders of the prehistoric era and answer little kids' big questions about dinosaurs. Covering millions of years of prehistory and following in the footprints of the biggest reptiles to walk the Earth . . ."--Amazon.
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2024.
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"DIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive, world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall. How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what's down there? Two-thirds of our Earth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. DIVE deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and when humans have dived, and uncover our biggest questions...
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