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Books with author Tayler Cole

  • Corpse Flowers Smell Nasty!

    Tayler Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    The huge corpse flower rarely blooms. When it does, it gives off a strong smellthe smell of a rotting corpse! The gross smell has a purpose, however. Readers learn that the stink of the corpse flower has everything to do with a main subject of the science curriculum: pollination. Other science topics covered include plant life cycles and structures. Fact boxes add even more intriguing information about this weird plant while full-color photographs offer readers an up-close look at a unique flower.
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  • 20 Fun Facts About Marine Animal Adaptations

    Tayler Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation, camouflage, and more have evolved below the surface.
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  • Cacti Barely Need Water!

    Tayler Cole

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    "Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need to have special adaptations to thrive. The many kinds of cacti do! Readers explore the ways cacti conserve water, their unique habitats, and the features that make them a weird plant, compared to the tulips in your garden! From spines to flowers, full-color photographs and a plant diagram show readers what many species of cacti look like"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Fact or Fiction? Researching the Causes of the American Civil War

    Tayler Cole

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "What were the causes of the American Civil War? Although the answer to this question may at first seem easy to identify, in truth the issues that led to the Civil War were complex and multifaceted. Readers will analyze popular beliefs surrounding the causes of the Civil War. They'll be required to think critically and to identify which proposed causes can be reinforced by reliable information as fact, and which are fictitious"--
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  • 20 Fun Facts about the Muscular System

    Tayler Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Muscles do far more than help us lift heavy things off the ground. Muscles make the heart work well and move food through the stomach. They allow us to walk, swim, and even draw! In the fun fact file format, this book introduces readers to the most interesting aspects of the muscular system, including information from the science curriculum, through engaging and sometimes gross tidbits! Detailed diagrams and full-color photographs support each fascinating fact, guiding readers to better body literacy and understanding of this important body system.
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  • 20 Fun Facts about the Circulatory System

    Tayler Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    The circulatory system doesn't just move blood around the body. It moves nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and electrolytes to exactly where they need to go, from the brain to the feet. Every body system relies on the network of veins, arteries, and capillaries throughout the body. While important, the circulatory system is also incredible interesting! Readers learn the basics of blood cells and blood vessels in fun, surprising, and even gross facts on each page. Diagrams and full-color photographs aid readers' understanding and provide a close encounter with parts of the body they may never see.
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  • 20 Fun Facts about the Circulatory System

    Tayler Cole

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    The circulatory system doesn't just move blood around the body. It moves nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and electrolytes to exactly where they need to go, from the brain to the feet. Every body system relies on the network of veins, arteries, and capillaries throughout the body. While important, the circulatory system is also incredible interesting! Readers learn the basics of blood cells and blood vessels in fun, surprising, and even gross facts on each page. Diagrams and full-color photographs aid readers' understanding and provide a close encounter with parts of the body they may never see.
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  • Corpse Flowers Smell Nasty!

    Tayler Cole

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    The huge corpse flower rarely blooms. When it does, it gives off a strong smellthe smell of a rotting corpse! The gross smell has a purpose, however. Readers learn that the stink of the corpse flower has everything to do with a main subject of the science curriculum: pollination. Other science topics covered include plant life cycles and structures. Fact boxes add even more intriguing information about this weird plant while full-color photographs offer readers an up-close look at a unique flower.
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  • Aquamarine

    Taylor Cole

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces aquamarines, explains their formation and composition, describes how they are made into jewelry, and examines their cultural history.
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  • Aquamarine

    Taylor Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Aquamarine and emeralds are both varieties of the mineral beryl! Aquamarine is the most common kind of beryl, with its largest deposits in Brazil. The clarity of aquamarines blue-green crystals make it a beautiful gemstone for readers to learn about in this volume. Readers find out how aquamarine forms, as well as the simple geologic processes surrounding its creation. Full-color photographs showcase amazing aquamarine jewelry and include the large specimens of high quality crystals unique to aquamarine. Additional science information is offered in fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer.
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  • Cacti Barely Need Water!

    Taylor Cole

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Deserts arent home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need to have special adaptations to thrive. The many kinds of cacti do! Readers explore the ways cacti conserve water, their unique habitats, and the features that make them a weird plant, compared to the tulips in your garden! From spines to flowers, full-color photographs and a plant diagram show readers what many species of cacti look like. The main content covers many topics included in the science curriculum, including plant life cycles and structures.
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  • Fact or Fiction? Researching the Causes of the American Civil War

    Taylor Cole

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "What were the causes of the American Civil War? Although the answer to this question may at first seem easy to identify, in truth the issues that led to the Civil War were complex and multifaceted. Readers will analyze popular beliefs surrounding the causes of the Civil War. They'll be required to think critically and to identify which proposed causes can be reinforced by reliable information as fact, and which are fictitious"--
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