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  • Cat Claws to Thumbtacks

    Jennifer Colby

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Cat Claws to Thumbtacks, readers will discover how the invention of thumbtacks were inspired by cat claws. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.
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  • Healing Plants

    Jennifer Colby

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Healing Plants helps young readers find the answers to questions and learn about the incredible health benefits of plants, from aloe vera to quinine. Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs and diagrams.
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  • Walking Stick

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to walking sticks. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.
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  • Maiasaura

    Jennifer Zeiger

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Maiasaura. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Maiasaura lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how it dealt with enemies. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • Respect

    Lucia Raatma

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Showing respect for others is a necessary part of living in a society. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while discovering what it means to be respectful, how to show respect for the people they encounter, and why it is important to important to understand and tolerate differences in opinion and culture. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • Patricia Bath and Laser Surgery

    Ellen Labrecque

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Patricia Bath and Laser Surgery examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to ophthalmology and laser surgery. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
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  • Gertrude B. Elion and Pharmacology

    Ellen Labrecque

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Gertrude B. Elion and Pharmacology examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the field of pharmacology. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
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  • Citizenship

    Lucia Raatma

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Being a good citizen is an important part of living in a community. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what citizenship is and how they can help play an important role in their own communities. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • Porcupine Quills to Needles

    Jennifer Colby

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Porcupine Quills to Needles, readers will discover how the invention of needles were inspired by the porcupine quills. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.
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  • Seal or Sea Lion

    Tamra B. Orr

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Seal or Sea Lion book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between seals and sea lions. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
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  • Tyrannosaurus Rex

    Lucia Raatma

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Learn about Tyrannosaurus Rex with this easy-to-read text.
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  • Crocodile or Alligator

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Crocodile or Alligator book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between crocodiles and alligators. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.
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