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Books in True Tales series

  • Mysteries In Space: A Chapter Book

    Rosanna Hansen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Discusses mysteries regarding space, such as the Tunguska fireball, the pinwheel shapes on Mars' ice caps, the existence of life on Mars, and sunspot cycles.
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  • Polar Adventures: A Chapter Book

    Catherine Nichols

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Briefly discusses some of the explorers of the North and South Poles, including Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, Matthew Henson, and Donald Macmillan.
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  • Caring Animals: A Chapter Book

    Rosanna Hansen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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  • Talented Animals: A Chapter Book

    Mary Packard

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004)
    Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.
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  • Mysterious Nature: A Chapter Book

    Melissa McDaniel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the reasons behind the extinction or endangerment of some animals, such as overpopulation, the introduction of new species to a habitat, and overfishing.
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  • Tracking Animals: A Chapter Book

    Kirsten Hall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Introduces four ways researchers study animals--elephants, sea lions, reptiles, and insects--using tracking devices such as sound recorders, transmitters, and cameras.
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  • Deep Sea Adventures

    Kirsten Hall

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2004)
    Introduces how scientists explore the oceans to seek or study such things as the giant squid, wreckage of the Titanic, a fossil Coelacanth, and the lost city of Atlantis.
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  • Deep Sea Adventures: A Chapter Book

    Kirsten Hall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Introduces how scientists explore the oceans to seek or study such things as the giant squid, wreckage of the Titanic, a fossil Coelacanth, and the lost city of Atlantis.
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  • Natural-Born Killers: A Chapter Book

    Linda Casterline

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 2004)
    An introduction to poisonous plants and animals includes discussion about their beneficial uses in medicine and the researchers who work with them.
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  • Up Close: A Chapter Book

    Louise Gikow

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 2004)
    An introduction to microscopes and the people who use them to study the world around us.
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  • Animal Masterminds: A Chapter Book

    Catherine Nichols

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Describes four highly intelligent animals: Hans, a clever horse; Alex, a parrot who counts and speaks; Washoe, a chimp who uses sign language; and Betty, a crow who uses tools.
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  • Kids in Sports: A Chapter Book

    Kirsten Hall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Profiles four exceptional children: "perfect" gymnast Nadia Comaneci; ten-year-old double amputee and triathlete Rudy Garcia-Tolsen; nine-year-old karate expert Gavonnah Williams; and twelve-year-old professional sportscaster Grant Paulsen.
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