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81) Power up
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts,...
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2021.
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English
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"From renowned comedy journalist and historian Kliph Nesteroff comes the underappreciated story of Native Americans and comedy"--
Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on one of comedy's most significant and little-known stories: how, despite having been denied representation in the entertainment industry, Native Americans have influenced and advanced the art form. Profiles important events and humorists from the 1880s to the present.
86) Cranes
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to cranes through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Nonfiction picture book of tiger trivia.
This book tells children all they about tigers, from what they weigh to whether they swim. Filled with stunning photographs and cool information, this book is sure to become a favorite of every young animal lover.
88) Volcano!
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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The Earth as we know it was partly created by volcanoes. Many are still active today. Learn how volcanoes from and what is going on when they erupt.
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts.
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope.
92) The body book
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2022.
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English
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Exploring milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries, this guide to the human body covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health through how the body protects itself.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
"Introduces readers to fairies, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to dragons, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"American Kompromat tells the story of the unimaginably corrupt, dissolute, and decadent subculture of the most powerful people in the world and how they have orchestrated, obtained, and used kompromat--Russian for compromising information--as leverage to achieve their political goals"--
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"Join penguin expert Dr. Michelle LaRue as she explains why emperor penguins like marching and how we've spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologists."--
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Plankton are microscopic organisms living in large bodies of water. They are a major food source for several kinds of sea creatures, and although they are tiny, they have a major impact on many other living things. Accessible explanations of marine life, food chains, and other essential science curriculum topics enhance readers' knowledge of the natural world and the part every living thing plays in it. Additional features, such as fact boxes and...
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