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  • Mary Cassatt

    Mike Venezia

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Meet Artist Mary Cassatt!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of Mary Cassat's life and style.
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  • Asia

    Rebecca Hirsch

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 7, 2012)
    An introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
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  • Pluto: From Planet to Dwarf

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Pluto compared to the planets previously known; explains how similar objects in space beyond Pluto made scientists decide to reclassify it as a dwarf planet; and discusses its moons and space probes sent to explore it.
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  • I Love Frogs

    Amanda Miller, Sandra Mayer

    Board book (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Frogs are fantastic, from their wonderfully wide mouths down to their super-sticky toes!Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.
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  • Grant Wood

    Mike Venezia

    Paperback (Children's Press, June 1, 2001)
    Meet Artist Grant Wood!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the artistic career of the Iowan who painted people, life, and customs of the American Midwest and whose style became known as Regionalism.
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  • Life In A Pond

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Discover the animal and plant life in and around ponds.The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
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  • The Elements

    Matt Mullins

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    This book briefly examines the periodic table, and the elements that compose it.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2008)
    Learn how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book recounts the origins of the desire for independence in the colonies that would become the United States, the events that led to open rebellion, and how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and discusses its meaning.
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  • Europe

    Joana Costa Knufinke

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    An introduction to the geography and people of Europe.A True Book: The Seven Continents series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will explore the entirety of this incredible continent, from the far reaches of Scandinavia to the Mediterranean Coast. Along the way, they will learn about important moments in Europe's past, get to know its people, and come face to face with its wide range of wildlife.
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  • The Secret Code

    Dana Meachen Rau, Bari Weissman

    Paperback (Children's Press, May 1, 2001)
    This book introduces Braille to young readers through the characters Oscar and Lucy. Oscar is blind, and during reading time in class, Lucy notices that his book is different from hers. It is filled with bumps that Oscar can read with his fingers. He teaches Lucy, and by the end, they can read Braille together.Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/1/1998Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 6 and Up
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  • If You Were a Kid Docking at the International Space Station

    Josh Gregory, Jason Raish

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Find out how people travel to and from the space station, what life is like for astronauts in space, why space exploration is important, and much more.High above our planet in outer space, astronauts live and work aboard the International Space Station. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Tim and Lucy, whose cousin Marie is getting ready to blast off into space.
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  • Andy Warhol

    Mike Venezia

    Paperback (Children's Press, June 1, 2001)
    Meet Artist Andy Warhol!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).A biography of a man who helped develop Pop Art and made art fun for many people
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