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  • Erosion and Weathering

    Willa Dee

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Discusses the different causes of erosion and weathering, how these phenomena create problems for people, and their role in the rock cycle.
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  • Emma Watson: Actress, Women’s Rights Activist, and Goodwill Ambassador

    Tanya Dellaccio

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Emma Watson is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but her influence reaches far beyond the silver screen. In the public eye from a young age, Emma Watson has chosen to use her place in the spotlight to advocate for women's rights. She started the gender equality campaign HeForShe, works closely with fair trade garment retailers, and continues to act. Once a young unknown, Emma Watson has broken the mold and uses her place in the limelight to educate the world on pressing issues such as women's rights and ecologically sustainable fashion.
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  • Dinosaurs

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Fossils no more, dinosaurs are brought back to life to challenge each other in epic battles. Dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period to the Jurassic period meet for the first time to test their strength in this high-interest read. Where else will dinosaur enthusiasts have a chance to see their favorite dinosaurs duke it out while learning about the adaptations that make them fierce competitors? This volume features, of course, the T-rex and many other lesser-known dinosaurs.
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  • Aardvarks

    Maddie Gibbs

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Kids will love learning about this strange-looking animal with a funny-sounding name. The book contains loads of information about an aardvark’s life, from its habit of slurping up ants and termites with its long tongue to the underground burrow in which this nocturnal animal sleeps the day away.
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  • Ancient Aztec Daily Life

    Heather Moore Niver

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    The ancient Aztec people didnt have grocery stores or shopping malls. How did they get their food? What was their clothing like? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the lives of the ancient Aztec people. The detailed main text provides an informative look at Aztec daily life, allowing readers to compare their life in the present to life as a member of the Aztec civilization. Full-color photographs and historical images accompany the text, helping readers visualize these essential social studies curriculum topics. Readers gain additional information from carefully chosen primary sources.
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  • What Does a Mayor Do?

    David J Jakubiak

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Whether they govern small towns or big cities, mayors have a very real impact on the lives of those around them. Students will learn more about mayoral duties and responsibilities through this enlightening book.
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  • Sea Stars in the Tide Pool

    Jo Marie Anderson

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but these incredible ocean critters aren't fish at all. Many of these star-shaped animals have five arms, but some may have 50 arms. Students will love learning about the strange and curious lives of sea stars in this fascinating book. Habitats, adaptations, and other early elementary life-science topics are covered in detail. Full-color photographs enhance the text and encourage the development of reading comprehension skills. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this high-interest topic.
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  • A Kid's Life During the Middle Ages How Kids Lived by Sarah Machajewski

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    Mass Market Paperback (Powerkids Pr, April 2, 1826)
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  • Wind Farms: Harnessing the Power of Wind

    Theresa Morlock

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    What causes wind? How have scientists and engineers learned to use wind energy to generate power? Where is the best place to build a wind turbine? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating book about harnessing the power of wind. This important early elementary science topic is covered in rich detail with a strong focus on STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards. Colorful diagrams and photographs allow students to visualize how wind is used to power our planet.
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  • Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Jinnow Khalid

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courage and bravery possessed by the unknown people buried inside them. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of United States soldiers. This title uses primary sources and stunning imagery to introduce students to the history behind one of the countrys most unifying institutions.
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  • Tamarins

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Tamarins are a genus-level group of squirrel-sized monkeys that make their homes in Central and South America. The group encompasses monkeys with a wide variety of colors and markings. This delightful volume takes a look at different types of tamarins, and explores the commonalities within the group while highlighting the unique qualities of each tamarin species.
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  • Look Out for the Pufferfish!

    Dennis Rudenko

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Presents general information about pufferfish, looking at the range of the various breeds, their diets, their unusual defenses, and the status of some threatened species.
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