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Books in Solving Science Mysteries series

  • Why Does Thunder Clap?: All About Weather

    Michael McMahon

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Weather can be very mysterious. Why is it raining one day, and sunny the next? This book explores climate curiosities and introduces young readers to the scientific study of weather. It is supported with dramatic photographs and concludes with a fun and challenging quiz.
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  • Near-death Experiences: The Unsolved Mystery

    Lisa Wade McCormick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Near-Death Experiences is a Capstone Press publication.
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  • Why Does Water Evaporate?: All About Heat and Temperature

    Rob Moore

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Provides answers to questions related to heat and temperature, how it is measured, and the effects that changes in temperature have on different types of matter.
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  • Why Do Diamonds Sparkle?: All About Earth's Resources

    Helen Bethune

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Where are gems and gold mined? Why do we need forests? Is plastic harmful? Kids will find the answers to these and many more questions about the world's natural resources in this lively and informative book.
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  • Why Do Balls Bounce?

    Rob Moore

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    What is gravity? Why don't skydivers fly off into space? Do heavy objects fall faster than light objects? Curious minds will delightedly find the answers to these and other questions about gravity in this colorful and fact-filled book.
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  • Vampires & Werewolves

    Jane Bingham, Chris King

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Vampires and Werewolves are certainly popular these days. Actually, there have been popular stories about these monsters for centuries. Are the stories based on any reality? Some people think so. Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out whether or not these monsters could exist!
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  • The Bermuda Triangle

    Jane Bingham

    Library Binding (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have reported strange occurrences, such as clocks and navigational instruments failing. Are all of these reports true? Is there a mystery lurking? Using the scientific method and available data, this book attempts to find out!
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  • Why Do Spiders Live in Webs?

    Nicolas Brasch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2010)
    This book is a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to animal habitats. Readers will learn about the homes of favorite animals, from forest-dwelling bears to burrowing rabbits. They'll also learn about the inspiring zoologists who study these animals. This book features beautiful photographs and concludes with a fun quiz.
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  • Why Do Diamonds Sparkle?: All about Earth's Resources

    Helen Bethune

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Where are gems and gold mined? Why do we need forests? Is plastic harmful? Kids will find the answers to these and many more questions about the world's natural resources in this lively and informative book.
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  • Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?: All about Earth Science

    Nicolas Brasch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Why do volcanoes erupt? What causes floods? Do people live in the polar regions? Kids will discover the answers to these and other questions about extreme climates in this exciting, information-filled book.
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  • Why Do Stars Twinkle?: All about Space

    Michael McMahon

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Where does space start? What are the hottest planets? What is a nebula? Answers to these and other questions about Earth and space are found in this dramatic and colorful book.
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  • Why Do Airplanes Fly?: All about Flight

    Prof Rob Moore

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    What makes flight possible? Why can a bumblebee fly? How does a jet engine work? The answers to these and many other curiosities about flight and gravity are found in this amazing book. Activities are included to aid in comprehension.
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