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20881) Superfast Jets
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In Superfast Jets, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make jets superfast.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and jets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Jets also features reading tips for teachers...
20882) Climate Scientist
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Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate change! In this low-level title, leveled text introduces the work of climate scientists, including what they do and the tools they use to do it. The book concludes with a chapter about how to become a climate scientist. Special features profile a famous climate scientist, highlight examples of climate science in real life, and tell readers the steps...
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This is an action-packed book full of anecdotal adventure as the author takes readers on his journeys to find wildlife around the world. As a professional zoologist, his career has taken him to six of the world's seven continents for research, photography, tourism or film-making. What makes this book really special is that Dan has also written about the people he has taken with him, the people they have encountered and the histories and politics of...
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There are plenty of things to count at the pond! This engaging, Spanish-translated title helps young readers count and compare numbers with vivid images of pond life. Children will learn more about counting, comparing numbers, and early STEM themes and will discover how to determine if one number is more than, less than, or equal to another number with the help of featured "You Try It!" problems!
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Vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and ships create much of the pollution in our environment. But did you know that engineers have developed cars that don't produce any pollution at all? Or that good city planning greatly reduces the amount of pollution being produced? See what you can do to reduce transportation pollution. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important question-What Can We Do about Pollution?...
20886) Dawn Saves the Planet
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The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!
Dawn thinks studying ecology is so cool. For a science project, she and Stacey are even teaching an ecology class for some of their baby-sitting charges. It's fun to get kids excited about cleaning up the Earth.But Dawn isn't through yet. She wants to start a recycling center at SMS. The BSC is all for it, but Dawn needs a lot of help. And lately she's been so busy lecturing...
20887) World's Grossest Plants
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Discover a jungle of repulsive plants in this gross guide! Learn about a flower that smells like rotting meat, a plant that swallows bugs, leaves that make you itch, and more.
"[T]hese titles lean into the fun elements of their icky subject matter and will engage readers seeking hi-lo content."-School Library Journal
20888) Summer Solstice
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Engage readers with the story of the summer solstice. Readers are introduced to the longest day of the year and the concept of how Earth changes to bring us the warm season. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
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Matter: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science!What's the matter? Everything is matter! Everything you can touch and hold is made up of matter-including you, your dog, and this book! Matter is stuff that you can weigh and that takes up space, which means pretty much everything in the world is made of matter.In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of matter...
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A Collection of Stories about Fish, Fishermen, and Favorite Fishing Spots with Action on Every Page
The incomparable Philip Wylie is here writing about one of the things he likes best-fishing. Anyone who has ever wet a line, and perhaps those few benighted souls who haven't, will be thrilled to read these true tales about the big ones, hooked (and sometimes lost) in tropic waters.
In Denizens of the Deep, which was originally published in 1947,...
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In this book, we will explore the various ways in which my mother helped me to overcome my own struggles with sadness and depression. Through her guidance, love, and support, I was able to find the strength within myself to overcome these difficult emotions and live a happier, more fulfilling life.If you're reading this book, chances are you or someone you know is struggling with sadness and depression. These are common and often misunderstood emotions...
20893) Awesome Mini Models
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Build your own awesome mini dinosaur models. From a Stegosaurus skeleton made from craft sticks and coffee stirrers to a pipe cleaner Apatosaurus, this book is full of engaging makerspace projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model ma
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This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students all about fossil fuels, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like petroleum, anthracite, hydraulic fracturing, nonrenewable resources, and Hubbert's Curve. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned...
20895) Harp Seals
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This title takes readers to harp seal habitats to understand why harp seals are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save harp seals and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is...
20897) The Little Pine Cone
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The Little Pinecone wants nothing more than to stay where she is, playing in the wind all day long at the top of Mother Tree. She continues to see all that happens to her sister pinecones and begins to imagine what could happen to her.
This simple and charming story, crafted by Ella Syfers Schenck and retold by Chris Bauman, is a coming-of-age parable. The Little Pinecone reminds us to have hope and to continue learning who we are and what we want...
20898) Digestion
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the body and digestion.
20899) Edible Engineering Recipes
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Engineering can be tasty! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes baking fun. Follow along with four edible engineering recipes. Then, learn how engineers design and build just like you!
20900) Polar Regions of the World: The Arctic and the Antarctic Explorer Books for Grade 5 Children's
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Polar regions are places in Earth with frigid climate. There are two polar regions and these are the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this book, you will learn to identify the locations of each of these polar regions as well as their unique geographic characteristics. What animals live in the Arctic and what are those that live in the Antarctic? Know the answers and more by reading this book.
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