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"Nature holds fascinating secrets, from unusual features, to links between species, to insights into our amazing planet's past - we just have to know where to find them. In this beautiful field guide to the secret stories of nature readers are invited to journey around the world - through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and even as close as our own back gardens. Readers will come away with a wealth of knowledge and discover...
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"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...
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A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.
This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren’t always easy, especially when they are other people’s. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel “with” someone, and not just for them.
This book teaches kids aged 5-9 to understand the importance of empathy, and how they can apply it to their everyday lives. Teaching about emotions can reduce...
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The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom, from molten-hot rock and smoldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living, breathing planet.
An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet, with striking images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the center of the Earth,...
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Infused with jubilance and warmth, this luminous, lyrical picture book celebrates the people and the work that put food on our tables.
Bread, milk, wool, fruits, and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where, and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them.
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"A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all around the world-at different times and against all odds,...
9) Planets
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"What is a planet? How many rings does Saturn have? Could people live on other planets? ... From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an up-close view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and more"--Amazon.com.
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"The planet we call home has mountains that stretch from the Earth, and those mountains have streams that swell in the sun, and those streams lead to rivers that meander by towns, and on and on--all interconnected and all dependent on one another. And throughout it all is us, the people who call this planet home, and who care for its many wonders and help keep it beautiful and vibrant for generations to come." --
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"From learning the history of space exploration and rockets to what life is like up there, this top choice among space books for kids 6-9 will inspire you to reach for the stars. Discover what it takes to become an astronaut in this informative selectionin space books for kids 6-9. Included are sections about training, how space affects the human body, and the type of work they conduct. Learn about different types of crewed spacecraft, and find out...
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Fascinating "Why" questions about animals, and plenty of new ones, take center stage in the latest book by Caldecott Honor–winning duo Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.
Do you know why a camel has a hump?
A Zebra has stripes?
Or why wombats have cube-shaped poop?
Find out the answers in this fun and beautifully illustrated book, and learn oodles of other intriguing facts about the animal world. It's the perfect gift for any kid who loves animals...
13) The night sky
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"Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!"--Page [2] of cover.
14) Are you big?
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"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
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"Blast off into space with Ms. Frizzle and explore our solar system. It's out of this world! The magic school bus presents our solar system is packed with incredible photographs, amazing facts, and everthing you ever wanted to know about all eight planets, the Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and much, much more."--
17) Plants & fungi!
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"Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.
Why are flowers colorful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world.
Children aged 9+ will find...
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"The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"--
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"Whether silently slicing through the water or jumping through the air like acrobats, sharks are fierce and mysterious, powerful and bold. These 12 true stories are sure to make a splash as you read about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, and daring shark rescues. Meet great whites, hammerheads, and other shark favorites as you dive with National Geographic Explorers. Then discover weird-but-true species that glow in the dark, have teeth...
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Retells some of the most famous Greek myths about gods, goddesses, humans, heroes, and monsters, while also explaining the facts and history that inspired each myth. Includes discussion questions and glossary.
"Embark on a journey to the magical world of Greek mythology in this ultimate book of fascinating myths and fun facts for kids ages 6 to 9! Travel to the top of Mount Olympus, where the gods and goddesses live. Get to know Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon,...
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