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  • George Washington Carver

    Jo S. Kittinger

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 30, 2005)
    Describes the teacher and scientist who discovered many uses for peanuts, which helped revolutionize farming in the South.
    K

  • Madam C. J. Walker

    Catherine Nichols

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 7, 2005)
    Highlights the career of the first female self-made millionaire in the United States, who founded her own cosmetics company with products formulated specifically for African Americans.
    J

  • Neptune

    Melanie Chrismer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Neptune, the eighth planet from the sun in our solar system, explains how it was discovered, and compares it to Earth.
    I

  • See Inside the White House

    Marge Kennedy

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Simple text and color photographs offer beginning readers a look inside the American president's home.
    I

  • A Home on the Savanna

    Susan Labella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 9, 2006)
    Describes the main environmental features of a savanna and the types of animals that live there, including lions, elephants, and giraffes.
    I

  • A Baby Lobster Grows Up

    Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Describes the steps in the development of a lobster, from egg to larvae to adult.
    M

  • What Is Mount Rushmore?

    Laine Falk

    Library Binding (Children's Press, March 1, 2009)
    Discover the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: American Symbols series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to history and significance of America's symbols. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.
    K

  • This is the Way We Go to School

    Laine Falk, Amanda Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Shows how children around the world ride in different types of vehicles or on animals as well as walk to get to school.
    I

  • Venus

    Melanie Chrismer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Venus, the planet second-closest to the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.
    I

  • Chameleons And Other Animals With Amazing Skin

    Susan Labella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 30, 2005)
    Describes how various animals use their skin to help them hide and fight off other animals, including chameleons, frogs, and fish.
    I

  • What Does the President Do?

    Amanda Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Takes a look at the things that the Presidents do as part of their job, where they work from, and what they do when they are not working.
    J

  • Beavers And Other Animals With Amazing Teeth

    Susan Labella

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 30, 2005)
    Describes how various animals use their teeth to chew, bite, and find food, including beavers, snakes, and sharks.
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