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  • Climate Change

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Discusses the impact of climate change on animals, plants, and humans, examines the causes of them, and provides ways readers can combat it.
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  • Planet Mercury

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Because it is closer to the sun than any other planet in the solar system, the surface of Mercury is extremely hot. Readers will discover what it is like on the surface of this small planet. They will also find out how the planet was discovered, what it is made of, and how scientists are working to learn more about it today.
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  • The Titanic Disaster

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Describes the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable" that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over one thousand passengers onboard.
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  • Volcanoes

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.
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  • Michelle Obama

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Traces the life of the United States' first African American first lady, describing her childhood, education, and family, as well as initiatives she's undertaken since Barack Obama was elected president.
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  • The Solar System

    Howard K. Trammel

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)
    This series explores Earth's solar system as well as galaxies, stars, and other objects in space. Each book reflects the latest research and will teach readers basic scientific principles that aid in understanding the workings of the universe.
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  • The Weapons in World War II

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Introduces weaponry used in World War II, describing how fighter pilots worked, weapons used by soldiers on land, and how vessels at sea fought one another.
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  • Galaxies

    Howard K Trammel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces galaxies, describing how they are formed, their different types, the structure and age of the Milky Way, and the role of the Hubble Space Telescope in mapping the universe.
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  • The Sense of Sight

    Ellen Weiss

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes the relationship of light and vision, how people see, eyeglasses, blindness, and protecting sight.
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  • The Sense of Taste

    Ellen Weiss

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes the role of the sense of taste in human life, the tongue and tasting, the five different kinds of tastes, taste testing, and flavoring agents.
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  • Ancient China

    Mel Friedman

    Library Binding (Scholastic, 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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  • The Spanish Missions of California

    Megan Gendell

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)
    The history of Spain's missions in the American South and Southwest reveals much about Spain's strategy, contributions and failures in these regions, which the Spanish came to view as a defensive barrier for the northern frontier of their empire and as a place where pagan souls might be saved.
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