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  • The AIDS Crisis

    Katie Kawa

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, commonly known as AIDS, has claimed millions of lives. How did this epidemic begin? How did it change life in the United States and around the world? Readers discover the answers to these and other important questions as they examine this tragic development in history and its continued global effects. Age-appropriate text presents essential information in a sensitive manner, and additional details are provided in sidebars and fact boxes. Vivid photographs and graphic organizers complement the text, and a detailed timeline summarizes this comprehensive look at a medical crisis that changed the world.
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  • Toucans and Other Birds

    Julie Guidone

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes toucans, macaws, and harpy eagles, birds that live in the rain forest, and explains how they protect themselves and find food, and that they are endangered.
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  • Whales/Ballenas

    Valerie J. Weber

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Presents basic information about whales, including how big they can get, how they breathe, and how different types of whales eat.
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  • Why Do We Have Laws?

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Introduces the concept of law in the United States, discussing why laws are needed, how they are created, changed, and enforced, and what happens to people who are accused of breaking the law.
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  • The Greatest Football Players of All Time

    Matthew Jankowski

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    "'Hut, hut, hike!' This engaging volume serves as an introduction to some of the greatest athletes to grace the gridiron. Readers will discover the players who dominated their respective eras and see where their current favorites rank among the best of the best. The compelling text is organized by position so that any aspiring player can find an athlete to admire and strive to emulate. With gritty, star-studded photographs and flashy statistics tables, even a reluctant reader will go deep into this exciting text, learning as they imagine what it was like to play against the greatest of all time"--
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  • Oviraptor

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    A fascinating series featuring creatures great and small helps youngsters build vocabulary and comprehension skills as they meet the reptile rulers of the prehistoric world.
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  • Showing Chickens at the Fair

    Jennifer Wendt

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    You probably think of chicken in terms of the yummy sandwich or dinner staple that Americans love. However, some people think of chicken in a totally different way. These people know the ins and outs of what it takes to show chickens at a fair. Details about how to make these animals look their best engage readers, and pictures and fact boxes wow anyone who is interested in learning more about what it takes to bring home the prize for best chicken at the fair.
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  • Water Power

    Tea Benduhn

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2008)
    Introduces methods of obtaining power from water, places water power in context with other power resources, explains how it works, and considers the advantages and disadvantages of its possible future use.
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  • Animal Touch

    Kirsten Hall, Susan Nations

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2005)
    Describes the ways different animals experience the sense of touch, including raccoons, frogs, spiders, and snails.
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  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Take the Temperature Test and Solve the Porridge Puzzle!

    Jasmine Brooke

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Too hot! Too cold! Goldilocks is one picky eater. In this retelling of Goldilocks classic conundrums, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems such as finding that perfect porridge temperature! This unique story-driven format is just right for readers who are reluctant to learn STEM materials. Theyll love engineering their way to a happily ever after using critical thinking and creativity. Adorable illustrations immerse readers in this beloved fairy tale, while engaging activities allow them to strengthen their STEM skills. Unlike a certain blonde intruder, this versatile combination of literature and STEM will be at home in any library.
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  • Tornadoes

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 12, 2007)
    Examines the nature of tornadoes, what they look like, how they occur, the damage they cause, and how people live with them.
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  • Bighorn Sheep

    Joann Early Macken

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home in high places. Young learners will read about each animalÂ’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the mountains.
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