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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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  • Ancient Greece

    Sandra Newman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to ancient Greek civilization, describing its history, city-states, government, religion, arts, sciences, and warfare.
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  • Tropical Forest Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some rain forest mammals including the jaguar, tapir, orangutan, coati, sloth, and howler monkey.
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  • Westward Expansion

    Teresa Domnauer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 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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  • Planet Venus

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2014)
    Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky.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 learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.
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  • Amelia Earhart

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2015)
    A pioneering aviator, Amelia Earhart is perhaps best known for being the first woman ever to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Readers will discover how Earhart began a career in a field dominated by men and how she later worked to create new opportunities for female airplane pilots. They will also explore the circumstances surrounding her mysterious disappearance in 1937 and find out how her legacy is celebrated today.
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  • Egypt

    Howard Gutner

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    A basic overview of the history, geography, culture and people of Egypt.
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  • Tundra

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Learn about tundra ecosystems.
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  • Gemstones

    Ann O. Squire

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.
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  • The Inuit

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.
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  • The Sense of Smell

    Ellen Weiss

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes the role of the sense of smell in human life, how people smell, smell and taste, the psychology of smelling, artificial scents, and conditions that affect this sense.
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