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Books in A New true book series

  • Kennedy Space Center

    Timothy R Gaffney

    Hardcover (Childrens Press, March 15, 1985)
    Describes the history and work of the John F. Kennedy Space Center located on Merritt Island on the east coast of Florida.
  • Planet Saturn

    Ann O Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2014)
    Take a look beyond Saturn's rings and learn all about this star of the solar system!Saturn's shining rings have led some to call it the jewel of the solar system. Students will find out how this massive planet's heavy, gaseous atmosphere surrounds a core of rock and liquid. They will also learn how the planet was discovered and how scientists are working today to learn more about it.
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  • The Apache

    Pat McKissack

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1985)
    Describes the history, customs, religion, government, homes, and day-to-day life of the Apache people of the Southwest.
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  • Storms

    Ray Broekel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1982)
    Describes the weather conditions that produce storms and the damage that can be done by rain, snow, wind, dust, ice, thunder, lightning, and hail.
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  • American Indian Foods: A True Book

    Jay Miller

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Briefly describes some of the foods that were important to various North American Indian cultures and their rituals surrounding the harvesting, hunting, food preparation, and meals
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  • Argentina

    Karen Jacobsen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1990)
    Describes the geography, history, people, and culture of Argentina
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  • Tropical Rain Forests

    Emilie U. Lepthien

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 1994)
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  • The Oregon Trail

    Mel Friedman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 11, 2010)
    Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward, providing the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States.
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  • Mountain Lions

    David Petersen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1995)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior and natural environment of the mountain lion
  • The Zuni

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
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  • Slavery in America

    Jean F. Blashfield

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Describes the history of slavery in the United States, from colonial times to the end of the Civil War, and includes information on the slave trade, the Underground Railroad, and the lives of African Americans after emancipation.
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  • Black Holes

    Ker Than

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- Resources section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
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