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  • Discover Nanotechnology

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Did you know that scientists are able to build with atoms, the smallest building blocks of the universe? Advanced devices, materials, and computers are three areas in which nanotechnology is changing our future a few molecules at a time. Learn more about how scientists work with the tiniest objects imaginable.
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  • Investigating Plant Life Cycles

    L. J. Amstutz

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Flowering plants, cone-bearing plants, ferns, and mosses make up the four main plant groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that some plants reproduce with seeds and others reproduce with spores? This fascinating book investigates the life cycles of each of the four main plant groups.
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  • Discover Cryobiology

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Cryobiologists study how cold affects living things. This research has many amazing uses, but what do icy temperatures have to do with organ transplants? And how can researchers use a freezer to save endangered species? Learn about the work cryobiologists are doing today and the breakthroughs they hope to achieve in the future.
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  • Polar Animal Adaptations

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader nonfiction fans.
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  • Praying Mantises

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Despite their size, praying mantises are fierce hunters. Their life cycle and habits are just as fierce. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
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  • Blue Jays

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Who’s that singing in the backyard? It’s a blue jay! Find out where blue jays live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • The Science Behind Track and Field

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    eBook (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.
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  • Mourning Doves

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Who’s that singing in the backyard? It’s a mourning dove! Find out where mourning doves live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • Rain Forest Animal Adaptations

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader who love science.
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  • American Crows

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Who’s that squawking in the backyard? It’s an American crow! Find out where American crows live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • Hummingbirds

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Who’s that buzzing around the backyard? It’s a humming bird! Find out where hummingbirds live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • Show Me Polar Animals

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    eBook (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    From birds to fish to polar mammals, there are so many polar animals to learn about. Show Me Polar Animals has more than 100 facts and definitions about animals in the coldest places on Earth.
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