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Books in A True Book: Space series

  • Planet Mars

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2014)
    As one of our closest neighbors in the solar system, Mars has long fascinated people who are interested in space exploration. Readers will find out how we have used advanced technology to explore the surface of Mars and why some scientists think they might one day discover life on the fourth planet from the sun. They will also learn what it is like on Mars surface and why scientists are paying such close attention to the planets moons.
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  • Earthquakes

    Ker Than

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    A study of earthquakes and the science behind them.
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  • Puerto Rico

    Howard Gutner

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Discusses the geography, history, government, people and economy of the island nation of Puerto Rico.
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  • The BP Oil Spill

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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  • The Hubble Space Telescope

    Diane M., Paul P. Sipiera

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1998)
    Describes how the Hubble Space Telescope was placed into orbit and how it has brought us more information about outer space
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  • India

    Sunita Apte

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Introduces the history, geography, people, and customs of the Asian nation of India.
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  • Animal Migrations

    Vicky Franchino

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "Find out why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way"--
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  • The Pueblo

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    An introduction to the Pueblo people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Pueblo, examining key aspects of Pueblo culture, and looking at Pueblo traditions that continue into the twenty-first century.
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  • The Hindenburg Disaster

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of international airship flight and the events leading to the disaster, and explains what measures have been taken to make airship travel safer.
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  • Tsunamis

    Chana Stiefel

    Library Binding (Children's Press(CT), March 1, 2009)
    - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- Resources section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
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  • Sam Walton: Rethinking Retail

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Most Americans have at one point or another shopped at a Wal-Mart store. With thousands of stores and millions of employees, it is by far the largest retail business in the world. Readers will discover how founder Sam Walton turned his philosophy of low prices and high volume into one of the world's most powerful businesses.
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  • ADHD

    Ann O. Squire

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Helps children with ADHD, their loved ones and their friends learn about how the condition affects millions of people around the world and how it is diagnosed and treated. Simultaneous.
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