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Danica Patrick
Jeff Savage
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no other woman had ever done—she won an IRL race. Danica amazed her supporters again in 2009 when she announced that she would race in some NASCAR events starting in 2010. Read this book to learn more about car racing’s most dynamic driver.
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Discover Bionics
Nikole Brooks Bethea
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2016)Bionics uses mechanical and electronic technology to solve biological problems. How does it help people who have lost limbs walk again? How does it return hearing or vision to the deaf or blind? What crucial organs can it replace inside the body? Learn more about how today's bionics are extending, improving, and saving lives.
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Garfield's ® Almost-as-Great-as-Lasagna Guide to Science
Rebecca E. Hirsch
Paperback (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2019)Come along with Garfield and explore breakthroughs in science, from the very beginning of astronomy―when people believed Earth was the center of the universe―to modern times and into the future, when scientists might create an invisibility cloak. All along, Garfield adds his own hilarious comments on each breakthrough. Join in to laugh and learn!
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Shih Tzus Are the Best!
Elaine Landau
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a shih tzu fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its sweet nature and love of people to its history as a pampered pooch in China and Tibet. You'll also want to find out how to care for the shih tzu. So check out this go-to guide for shih tzu lovers―and learn all about why shih tzus are the best breed there is!
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Kobe Bryant
Jeff Savage
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)When Kobe Bryant went straight from high school to join the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1996, he was the youngest player in the league. That same year, Kobe became the youngest player to ever start an All-Star Game, and he hasn't slowed down since. With four NBA championships and the league Most Valuable Player award for the 2007-2008 season, Kobe is one of the game's best. Learn more about the player who is quickly becoming one of basketball's all-time greats.
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What Can Live in a Lake?
Sheila Anderson
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)Fish swim and ducks paddle. Beavers build and herons wade. Discover how these animals and others adapt to living in a lake.
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A Giraffe Calf Grows Up
Joan Hewett, Richard Hewett
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)Hobbs is a giraffe calf. He is growing up in a wild animal park with his mother. When he was born, he was 6 feet tall! He drinks his mother’s milk and slowly grows up until he can run, play, and eat with the rest of his giraffe herd.
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What Can Live in the Mountains?
Sheila Anderson
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see!
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The Statue of Liberty
Jill Braithwaite
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just whose idea was the Statue of Liberty? And how did workers put it together? Read this book to find out.Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life.
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It's Hanukkah!
Richard Sebra
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2016)Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of Hanukkah. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Ragdolls Are the Best!
Elaine Landau
language (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to care for the ragdoll. So check out this go-to guide for ragdoll lovers—and learn all about why ragdolls are the best breed there is!
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Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu
Valerie Bodden
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2016)Do you enjoy performing experiments or studying how the universe works? Growing up in China, Chien-Shiung Wu enjoyed learning about science. As an adult, she earned her PhD in physics and made a discovery that changed the field forever.Wu came to the United States to study physics. Soon she was a sought-after physics professor. As an expert in the field, she left teaching to work on secret government programs. She even helped disprove a major law of physics. But how did she get there? Find out how Wu's persistence drove her contributions in the field of physics.
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