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  • The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    The horror! The humanity! The heroes! Heart-stopping disasters from ships torn apart by icebergs to planes bursting into flames under mysterious circumstances and fiery volcanoes wiping out entire villages, these titles tackle true-life tales of man-made and natural disasters that enthrall and bewilder readers of all ages. Filled with facts and figures as well as characters both brave and tragic, this True Book series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history.
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  • Globes

    Paul P. Sipiera

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes the usefulness of globes to show the roundness of the earth and various consequences of that shape
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  • Desert Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes such animals as camels, scorpions, and gila monsters and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world
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  • The Great Lakes

    Kathy Henderson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1989)
    An introduction to the five fresh-water lakes that contain one-fifth of the earth's standing fresh water
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  • Foxes

    Emilie U. Lepthien, Joan Kalbacken

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1994)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of different kinds of foxes.
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  • Zion National Park

    David L. Petersen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1993)
    Describes the canyons, rock formations, plants, and wildlife found in Utah's Zion National Park
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  • Mesa Verde National Park

    David Petersen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Describes the Anasazi cliff dwellings and other sights
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  • The Sioux

    Alice Osinski

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1985)
    A brief history of the Sioux, or Dakota, Indians of the Great Plains describing their tribal organization, customs, religion, and their encounter with the white settlers.
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  • Voting and Elections

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1985)
    A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today
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  • Petrified Forest National Park

    David Petersen

    Paperback (Children's Press, Oct. 1, 2002)
    The Petrified forest is a sight to see. Learn all about this wonderous National Park.A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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  • Moose

    David Petersen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Introduces moose and their history, describes their antlers and feeding habits, and discusses the moose's life cycle and the effects of contact with humans
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  • Animals in Danger

    Katie Free

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Glaciers are melting. Summers are heating up. Sea levels are on the rise. Climate change is affecting every corner of our planet - and it's the subject of a lot of concern, activism, and debate. How is climate change affecting Earth's ecosystems? What happens to animals and other organisms when the habitats around them start to change? This book addresses how climate change affects species on land and in the ocean, which species are most at risk of extinction, and why the speed at which changes are happening makes it difficult for organisms to adapt.STEM meets current events in this new A True Book set that offers readers the chance to learn about the causes and effects of climate change, as well as how people around the world are reacting to it. Students will read about the history and scope of the problem, analyze the same kinds of evidence that scientists do, and come away with tools that will help them respond to this pressing global issue.This series covers Next Generation Science Standards core ideas including Weather and Climate, Human Impacts on Earth Systems, Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer, and Biodiversity and Humans.
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