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16801) Underground Homes
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From ancient Pueblo homes to the Australian mining town where half the population lives underground, this appealing book uses cutaway illustrations to introduce readers to homes that were built below ground. Labeled diagrams of underground homes and fun facts will make this enjoyable read highly useful.
16802) A Bad Case of the Almosts
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The "almosts" are ruining Abby's life! She's almost tall enough. She's almost a star student. She's almost first in line-and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing . . .
Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature...
16803) Amphibian Colors
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From the bright skin of poisonous frogs to spots that help salamanders hide, explore the colorful world of amphibians with Crayola. Readers will learn about amphibians' prey and predators, life cycles, and habitats.
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Every year around the globe, people cross paths with avalanches-some massive, some no deeper than a pizza box-often with deadly results. Avalanche expert Jill Fredston stalks these so-called freaks of nature, forecasting where and when they will strike, deliberately triggering them with explosives, teaching potential victims how to stay alive, and leading rescue efforts when tragedy strikes.
Having spent decades trying to keep avalanches and people...
16805) Los árboles
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Take a quick look at the features of trees in this beginning science book.
16806) Discover Uranus
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Read about scientists' recent discoveries about Uranus and what they hope to find out about the planet in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed.
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This book introduces readers to the science behind migration. Students learn about the hunger and nesting factors that motivate birds to fly south for the winter and north for the summer. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources...
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¿Sabías que el sol es en realidad una estrella? Como la estrella más cercana a la Tierra, ¡el sol proporciona luz y calor a nuestro planeta todos los días! Obtenga más información sobre lo que hace que esta estrella sea especial, a través de fotos vibrantes y texto cuidadosamente nivelado. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para la edad y un glosario de fotos ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción.
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Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to learn all about (and use) their brains.
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What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? And, have aliens ever visited Earth?
Discover the scientific answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with out-of-this-world facts about our solar system, galaxy, and Universe. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
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Make science simple! This book features easy and fun Science Experiments with Light using household items. Young readers can assemble experiments at home from a Super Simple Spectrometer to Top Secret Glowing Lights. No laboratory needed! Each activity includes easy instructions with how-to photos, and short science explanations. Use fun to introduce math and science to kids. Super simple says it all. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
16812) Fishing at Home and Abroad
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"Fishing at Home and Abroad" is a fantastic guide to angling containing information on many related subjects and relevant to anglers the world over. Each chapters was written by a different expert in the field and offer the reader invaluable tips and instructions on everything from equipment and clothing to the nuances of fishing in different countries, the various techniques required for different fish, habits, habitats, and much more. This vintage...
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Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds
Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities-especially in the Southwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela's...
16814) Tower in the Crooked Wood
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They were stolen in the dark to work for a night and a day, building a tower for the wizard Krummholz on faraway Copper Island, in a place where the trees grow twisted in a poisoned bog. Some of the unwilling workers were returned bewildered, bruised, and marked by whips -- others died as the uncaring wizard called new workers to his tower. Now Jenia is the only one left of her family willing to leave her orchards and walk five hundred miles in search...
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Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The narrative also explores the importance of wetlands to the natural world and considers how climate change...
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Extrait : "C'est le 8 janvier 186* que nous quittons Angers. Les paysages fuient aussitt, de chaque cté, avec la rapidité ordinaire quand on est en train express. Que dirait Mme de Sévigné, si elle était à ma place, elle qui de son temps trouvait qu'on voyageait trop vite ? Quinze petites journées seulement pour se rendre des Rochers à Grignan ! Peut-être l'éminent critique prête-t-il à l'ingénieuse marquise quelque chose de son esprit...
16817) Las abejas
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Este libro le ofrece la posibilidad de conocer en profundidad todo lo relacionado con las abejas y con la apicultura moderna y rentable. Las obreras, la reina, los zánganos... ¿Cómo viven en una colmena? Dónde, cuándo y cómo instalar una colmena. Los materiales, la recolección y la conservación de los productos de la colmena. Aprenda a conocer las diferentes clases de miel, sus propiedades, su sabor, etc., y a aprovechar la laboriosidad de...
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One of the world's most renowned animal communicators, Amelia Kinkade has brought thousands into closer contact with their beloved dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Now she shares the wonders of her recent work communicating with wild, and in some cases endangered, animals. Amelia takes readers on a rollicking ride as she visits with tigers, elephants, lions, great white sharks, black mamba snakes, whales, and bees. Traveling all over the world, Amelia...
16819) Trek the Rain Forest
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This beginning reader takes young people to some of the world's most exotics rain forests! Using text aimed at emergent readers, each book also features vocabulary specific to its place in the world. Colorful photos make exploring fun!
16820) Gorillas
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Learn about gorillas and the amazing ways they protect each other in the wild. Readers will also learn about where gorillas live, what they eat, etc. This title pairs simple text with vibrant photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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