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  • The Hubble Space Telescope

    Diane M. Sipiera

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    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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  • The Maryland Colony

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.
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  • The Seminole

    Stefanie Takacs

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history, culture, religious beliefs, and contemporary life of the Seminole Indians of the southeastern United States.
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  • Planet Uranus

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Children's Press, March 1, 2014)
    Located 1.7 billion miles away from Earth, Uranus resembles a blue-green sphere floating in the distance.A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. 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 find out which gases make up the bulk of this faraway planet and why it has only been visited by spacecraft a single time. They will also learn about Uranus's more than two dozen moons and discover how scientists are working to learn more about this remarkable planet.
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  • Venus

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Children's Press (CT), Sept. 15, 1998)
    Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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  • The New Hampshire Colony

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A history of the New England colony, from its earliest Native American inhabitants to the arrival of European colonists, through to the Revolutionary War and its aftermath.
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  • The Civil War

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Introduces the American Civil War, detailing the war's causes, key battles, notable generals and other persons involved in the war, and how the end of the war affected life in the United States.
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  • Nuclear Meltdowns

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Describes how nuclear power developed, how it works, and the serious health and environmental problems that ensue when the process malfunctions.
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  • The Sense of Taste

    Ellen Weiss

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 15, 2008)
    Learn all about the body's sense of taste.A True Book: Health and the Human Body series introduces young investigative readers to the human body and what makes it work. 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 learn all about the human body and the sense of taste.
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  • Simple Machines

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A True Book-Physical Science Whether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now you can delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more with these titles that are perfect for the budding scientist in you.
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  • Walt Disney: The Man Behind the Magic

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Today, Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. The theme parks, toys, television shows, and films that carry on his legacy are beloved by millions of people around the world. Readers will discover how Disney built his massive business empire from the ground up, starting as an animator and eventually becoming wealthy as he expanded his interests.
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  • Experiments with Motion

    Susan Heinrichs Gray

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn about electricity while performing the short experiments in this book.
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