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[2023]
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English
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"Elephant seals are animals unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be captivated by these exceptional creatures' life cycle, habitats, diet, and threats to survival through carefully leveled text, detailed infographics that emphasize visual literacy, and engaging, colorful photography."--
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[2022]
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English
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Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future.
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2022.
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English
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Discover it Yourself: Bugs and insects is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to the world of creepy-crawlies. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical STEM experiments. Keen scientists can discover how to be a worm-charmer, go pond dipping, and build a bug house. After learning the essential facts, children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, with materials and instructions...
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2022.
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English
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La Tierra presenta a los lectores momentos clave en la vida del planeta, desde su formación hace más de cuatro mil millones de años hasta el presente, incluida la posición de la Tierra en el sistema solar, sus capas y cuándo las plantas y los animales comenzaron a habitar el planeta.
The Earth introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present, including the Earth's position...
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2022.
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Español
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"Hace mucho y mucho tiempo (hace unos 4,6 mil millones de años) nació una estrella magnífica e importante. Y esa estrella magnífica e importante era yo. Tu Sol (con S mayúscula). ¡Soy una estrella! Y no soy una estrella cualquiera: soy una entre mil millones. Ilumino nuestro sistema solar y hago posible vuestra vida en la Tierra. La vida gira en torno a mí. ¿Que puedo decir? Soy atractivo. Planeo estar por aquí otros seis mil millones de...
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2023.
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"This just in: Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever! People are spending more time on the internet, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the spread of misinformation puts lives at risk. Breaking News: Why Media Matters explores the history of the media industry, the important role it plays today and the challenges it faces. It also gives kids...
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Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is a hilarious introduction to the organ that does it all. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life...
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2021.
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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano...
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2019.
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"Follow researcher Carl Safina as he treks with a herd of elephants across the Kenyan landscape, then travel with him to the Pacific Northwest to track and monitor whales in their ocean home. Along the way, find out more about the interior lives of these giants of land and sea--how they play, how they fight, and how they communicate with one another, and sometimes with us, too. Weaving decades of field research with exciting new discoveries about...
13) Yellowstone
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2023
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"There is a wilderness where waterfalls plunge down rocky cliffs, herds of bison graze on sweeping grasslands, and forests ring with the howls of wolves. A place where mud bubbles, springs steam, and water explodes from deep underground. People have been drawn to this landscape for thousands of years and now it's your turn to explore...Welcome to Yellowstone."--Page 4 of cover.
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[2020]
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English
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What do a cuckoo who abandons her own egg and a frog who fakes his own death have in common? They're two of the most wanted creatures in the animal kingdom! In this hilarious nonfiction book, readers will meet 13 badly behaved creatures and the detective who's on the hunt to restore order to the animal kingdom. Each animal is wanted for a particular crime -- and spitting, lying, stealing and destruction of property are just a few of the ways these...
16) Russia
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[2023]
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English
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"Russia is the largest country in the world. It spreads across two continents, Europe and Asia, and spans 11 time zones. Find out more about Russia, such as the culture, geography, and history." --
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2022.
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Español
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Discover the most amazing machine in the universe: your body.--Translated from back cover.
"El cuerpo humano es una asombrosa y compleja máquina. Cuerpo humano está repleto de increíbles ilustraciones en 3D que revelan el misterio de lo que sucede debajo de la piel: de la composición del ADN al funcionamiento del esqueleto y los músculos; del cerebro y las neuronas al sistema inmunológico."--
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2021.
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English
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"The mice are captivated by Matisse and the cats are exploring the Surrealists' room ... what else is going on in the gallery? This quirky and creative search-and-find book takes children, room by room, through a wonderfully illustrated gallery, where an array of animals are enjoying everything from Impressionism and Surrealism to Pop Art and Cubism. Each room is filled with strange and astonishing works of art, with things for children to spot and...
19) India
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[2023]
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English
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India is located on a large peninsula, an area of land almost completely surrounded by water. It has the second largest population of any country. Find out more about India, such as the culture, geography, and history.
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2022.
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"Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the "Black travel guide to America." For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses...
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