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  • Mermaids

    Lori Elizabeth Hile

    Library Binding (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!
    Z

  • Why Do Shadows Lengthen?

    Nicolas Brasch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The presence and absence of light is an ever-fascinating thing. ItÂ’s fun to watch shadows as they change in shape, lengthening, and eventually disappearing into surrounding darkness. Readers will enjoy learning about light, white light, and polar nights. Activities are included to create a lasting enthusiasm about the mysteries of light.
    M

  • Bigfoot and the Yeti

    Mary Colson, Chris King

    Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2013)
    For many years, people in the mountains of North America have reported sightings of a strange being that appears to be very large, very hairy, and very smelly! It walks on two legs like a human, but looks more like an ape. People have nicknamed the creature Bigfoot. On the other side of the world, in the mountains of Asia, a similar creature, called the Yeti, is believed to be out there. Could this half man, half beast be real? If so, what it is? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
    X

  • Why Do Stars Twinkle?

    Michael McMahon

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 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.
    M

  • Why Do Shadows Lengthen?: All about Light

    Nicolas Brasch

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The presence and absence of light is an ever-fascinating thing. Its fun to watch shadows as they change in shape, lengthening, and eventually disappearing into surrounding darkness. Readers will enjoy learning about light, white light, and polar nights. Activities are included to create a lasting enthusiasm about the mysteries of light.
    R

  • Why Does Electricity Flow?: All about Electricity

    Rob Moore

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Science has some interesting mysteries. Children are curious about these mysteries, including what electricity is and how it works. This colorful book shows curious minds why circuit breakers trip, and explains why batteries go flat. Engaging photographs, both in color and black-and-white, and fun activities will make this book a favorite.
    M

  • Aliens & UFOS

    Lori Elizabeth Hile, Chris King

    Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2013)
    More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they’ve been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could life “out there” exist? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
    Y

  • Why Do Glaciers Grind?

    Helen Bethune

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Written in an engaging question and answer format, this book will introduce young readers to the exciting world of extreme climates. Kids will learn about parched deserts, flash floods, and the freezing Arctic. They will also learn about the scientists and explorers who made important discoveries about extreme climates in the past. This book features detailed photographs and concludes with a fun and challenging quiz.
    M

  • The Loch Ness Monster

    Lori Elizabeth Hile

    Library Binding (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2013)
    For hundreds of years, people have reported stories of something strange lurking in Loch Ness in Scotland. Are any of these stories true? If so, what could the monster possibly be? Can science solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out.
    X

  • The Bermuda Triangle: The Unsolved Mystery

    Connie Rose Miller

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Bermuda Triangle is a Capstone Press publication.
    R

  • Alien Abductions: The Unsolved Mystery

    Lisa Wade McCormick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2009)
    People around the world share the same stories. They can recall memories of spaceships and strange beings. Are aliens visiting Earth? Find out about famous alien abduction stories and how science is trying to solve this mystery.
    R

  • Why Does Electricity Flow?: All about Electricity

    Rob Moore

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Science has some interesting mysteries. Children are curious about these mysteries, including what electricity is and how it works. This colorful book shows curious minds why circuit breakers trip, and explains why batteries go flat. Engaging photographs, both in color and black-and-white, and fun activities will make this book a favorite.
    M