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Books published by publisher London : Heinemann

  • Screws, Nuts, and Bolts

    Sian Smith

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Each book in this series focuses on a type of simple mechanism and examines how it is used to make different toys work. This book examines screws, nuts, and bolts, and uses simple language and labeled photographs to explain the scientific principles behind their use.
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  • Gordon's Guide to Caring for Your Guinea Pigs

    Isabel Thomas, Rick Charles Peterson

    eBook (Heinemann, Nov. 1, 2014)
    In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.
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  • Should Bella Go to Bed?

    Rebecca Rissman

    language (Heinemann, Dec. 21, 2015)
    Should Bella go to bed? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common health-related choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers “What would you do?” Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
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  • Building Vehicles that Roll

    Tammy Laura Lynn Enz

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life rolling vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.
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  • Pumas

    Charlotte Guillain

    language (Heinemann, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on pumas! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about pumas, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these agile creatures.
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  • The Attack on Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

    Nel Yomtov, Maurizio Campidelli

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2014)
    President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941 “a date which will live in infamy.” Follow the soldiers and politicians, both in the US and Japan, through the course of this awful day which marked the United States’ entrance into World War II. This graphic nonfiction book tells the story of this fateful day.
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  • The Ancient Egyptians

    Jane Shuter

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 13, 2006)
    How did the people of Ancient Egypt live? What was their social, economic, political, and cultural life like? How did their values and attitudes help shape our world. This title answers these questions and more with informative text, colorful photographs and original source materials, and clear maps and diagrams to show readers what life was like in ancient civilizations.
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  • Marie Curie

    Claire Throp

    language (Heinemann, Dec. 21, 2015)
    This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women.
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  • Plains Indians

    Andrew Santella

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plains region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
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  • Cells and Cell Function

    Sally Morgan

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 24, 2006)
    This title looks at all aspects of plant and animal cells. Students learn about the different types of cells, what is inside them, how they make up tissues, and how they reproduce. In addition, the book examines cloning and gene technology, bacteria and viruses, and how we can protect ourselves against disease.
  • Great Olympic Moments

    Michael Hurley

    eBook (Heinemann, Dec. 21, 2015)
    Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.
  • Nelson Mandela

    Cath Senker

    language (Heinemann, Dec. 21, 2015)
    This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Nelson Mandela, who became South Africa's first black President and helped to end apartheid despite the opposition of the white Afrikaner government.
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