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Books in Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: American Symbols series

  • Neptune

    Melanie Chrismer

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2008)
    Discover Neptune, the eighth planet from the sun in our solar system.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Space. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.
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  • Earth

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2008)
    Learn about Earth, our planet and the third one from the sun in our solar system, and its geographical features.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Space. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.
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  • Welcome to the Library

    Alyse Sweeney

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 31, 2006)
    Describes the different things that can be done in the library, including reading, consulting a librarian, listening to stories, using a computer, and borrowing books.
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  • What Is the Statue of Liberty?

    Janice Behrens

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Presents information about the Statue of Liberty, including what it represents, where it is located, and where it came from.
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  • A Tadpole Grows Up

    Pam Zollman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 29, 2005)
    Describes the life cycle of tadpoles and how they eventually become frogs.
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  • Pluto: Dwarf Planet

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2008)
    Discover Pluto: Dwarf Planet.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Space. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on thier own.
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  • Venus

    Melanie Chrismer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 30, 2005)
    Describes Venus, the planet second-closest to the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.
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  • A Home in the Coral Reefs

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 9, 2006)
    Discusses coral reefs, examining their physical structure and the animals that live on them.
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  • A Home on the Prairie

    David C. Lion

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 30, 2006)
    Describes the main environmental features of the prairie and the types of animals that live there, including rattlesnakes, burrowing owls, and American bison.
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  • A Peachick Grows Up

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes the maturation of a peacock, from its beginning as an egg to a full grown adult.
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  • Meet President Barack Obama

    Laine Falk

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Describes the life and career of Barack Obama, from his early life in Hawaii to his years as an Illinois senator and as the elected President of the United States.
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  • Uranus

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Describes Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.
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