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Books published by publisher Amicus

  • Military Robots

    Kirsten W Larson

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used by the military. Describes drones in the air and sea, robots used for bomb-detection and spying, and how robotic technology helps keep soldiers safe. Explains the history of robotics on the battlefield and the future of fighting robots. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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  • Indy Cars

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 20, 2010)
    Indy Cars, explains the history of Indy Car racing and profiles the series of track races such as the famous Indianapolis. Additionally, this title features a table of contents, glossary, index, statistic boxes, minibios, and recommended websites for further exploration.
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  • You Can Respect Differences: Assume or Find Out? You Choose The Ending

    Connie Colwell Miller, Victoria Assanelli

    Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)
    In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Ben is uncomfortable when he meets Aisha, a girl in a wheelchair. Will Ben make assumptions or find out more about her? Readers make choices for Ben and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.
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  • You Can Follow the Rules: Cheat or Play Fair?

    Connie Colwell Miller, Victoria Assanelli

    Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Kirsten is playing Hide-and-Go Seek with her sister. Will she follow the rules or cheat? Readers make choices for Kirsten and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussions questions"--
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  • Follow That Garbage!: A Journey to the Landfill

    Bridget Heos, Alex Westgate

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2016)
    "A boy watching a garbage truck pick up his trash wonders where it goes, and the story follows two garbage bags as they travel to a transfer station and then to a landfill"--
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  • From Grapes to Jelly

    Bridget Heos, Stephanie Fizer Coleman

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Ice cream might be your favorite dessert, but do you know how it's made? This new series explains just that. Come along on the journey as common household foods travel from farm to factory to table. Learn how grapes are made into jelly and peanuts are made into peanut butter. With clear process explanations and charming illustrations, this series answers the questions of curious and hungry kids. A child wonders where jelly comes from and learns about the jobs of a grape farmer and workers in a jelly factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map of where Concord grapes are grown, glossary, and further resources.
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  • A Turtle's Dangerous Journey

    Mary Ellen Klukow, Romina Marti

    Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Complemented by a glossary of terms and resources for additional learning, a narrative story for young environmentalists describes the hazardous journey of a turtle whose nesting spot is blocked by a busy highway, pollution and predators. Simultaneous. Illustrations. Maps.
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  • Boats Float

    Rebecca Glaser

    Board book (Amicus Ink, March 13, 2018)
    Zoom! Chug, chug! HONK! Babies and toddlers will delight in repeating the sounds of popular vehicles and animals in our board book series. Well-composed photographs highlight the real things little ones see in their world, providing a beautiful first nonfiction experience.
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  • From Milk to Cheese

    Bridget Heos, Stephanie Fizer Coleman

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Ice cream might be your favorite dessert, but do you know how it's made? This new series explains just that. Come along on the journey as common household foods travel from farm to factory to table. Learn how grapes are made into jelly and peanuts are made into peanut butter. With clear process explanations and charming illustrations, this series answers the questions of curious and hungry kids. A child wonders where cheese comes from and learns about the jobs of a dairy farmer and cheese makers and how milk is made into cheese at a cheese factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a world map of where dairy cows are raised, glossary, and further resources.
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  • Individual Sports at the Paralympics

    Matt Bowers

    Hardcover (Amicus, Jan. 1, 2020)
    The Paralympics are here and there's so much to see! From fast paced team sports to intense individual races, the world's best athletes with disabilities come together to compete in Olympic-style games. High-impact photography will keep readers engaged while learning about athletes who compete for a gold medal.
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  • A Bat Colony's Search for a New Home

    Mary Ellen Klukow, Romina Marti

    Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "A bat colony is disturbed from hibernation and must find a new place to rest. Some bats roost with a colony infected with white-nose syndrome and others avoid a predatory cat. Will the colony find a place to hibernate? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help bats, further resources, and a glossary"--
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  • I'll Be a Paleontologist

    Connie Colwell Miller

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2016)
    "A young boy and his friends dig in their sandbox and pretend to be real paleontologists digging up dinosaur bones, showing what it's like to be a professional paleontologist"--
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