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Books with author Greg Roza

  • The Bizarre Life Cycle of a Cicada

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Describes the characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of cicadas.
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  • Weird Walking Sticks

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Simple text and photographs introduce the unique characteristics and behavior of walking sticks.
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  • Tasmanian Devil Vs. Hyena

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Famously feisty Tasmanian devils and perpetually ravenous hyenas may not seem to have a lot in common. However, both carnivores are ready to kill at a moment's notice. For those who wonder what would happen if one beast was pitted against another, this lively volume has the answers. It breaks down each hunter's adaptations that have helped it survive in its wild habitat, such as the Tasmanian devil's brawny bite and the hyena's staggering stamina. Incredible action photographs demonstrate key points in the text, giving readers a ringside seat to a wild fight to the finish.
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  • Mysterious Mantises

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitat of the mantis.
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  • Pluto: The Dwarf Planet

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Once thought to be a planet itself, distant Pluto is now called a dwarf planet. Tiny, rocky, cold Pluto stands guard at the edge of our solar system. It is so far away that even our most powerful telescopes cant see it clearly. Readers will learn about Pluto and our efforts to discover more about this mysterious dwarf planet.
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  • How Do Sewers Work?

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Sewers might be a gross subject to study, but they also offer the perfect chance to comprehend important STEM skills and topics. Readers are sure to enjoy learning about sewers throughout the centuries, from the systems of the ancient Roman Empire to those in our very own neighborhoods. This volume addresses important scientists, engineers, and inventors who have made the unsavory job of removing waste from our lives a reality. Diagrams and photographs of sewer systems from the ancient world and those of today will help readers grasp the scientific concepts behind them. This book was designed with social studies and science curricula in mind, and focuses on essential curricular topics.
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  • Zap!: The Electric Eel and Other Electric Animals

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2011)
    The electric eel protects itself by delivering a shock to anyone who touches it. This electrifying book explains how this eel and other charged animals create and deliver these defensive shocks. Colorful photographs help to illustrate these shocking animals' unique bodies and the habitats in which they live.
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  • Westward Expansion

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes the westward expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century, from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the acquisition of Texas in the Mexican War, the California gold rush, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
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  • The Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient of Ohio

    Greg Roza

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2005)
    This title focuses on three unique cultures that lived during prehistoric times. The Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient cultures lived in the Ohio region before written records of history were kept. Evidence of these cultures can be seen in the man-made mounds they built across the Middle Ohio Valley. Although scarce, the artifacts found within these mounds have helped archaeologists piece together the history of these cultures who lived so many years ago.
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  • The Incredible Story of Aircraft Carriers

    Greg Roza

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the history of aircraft carriers, how an aircraft carrier is built, and its operation.
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  • The Karankawa of Texas

    Greg Roza

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the origins, social structure, spiritual beliefs, and daily life of the Karankawa, with an emphasis on who they were and why the tribe is now extinct.
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  • Neptune: The Stormy Planet

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)
    This gripping narrative takes readers on a journey to our solar systems most distant planet. Although it is very similar to its twin, icy Uranus, scientists have discovered that Neptune has massive storms. It also has the strongest winds in our solar system. Readers will learn all about the fascinating blue planet named after the god of water and the sea.
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