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  • The Sun

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Describes the sun as a star--a rather ordinary star--and as the force that makes life on Earth possible, and discusses how scientists study the sun.
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  • Animal Migrations

    Vicky Franchino

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "Find out why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way"--
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  • The Sense of Touch

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes the role of the sense of touch in human life; the parts played by the skin, nerves and brain in feeling; pain and other reactions to touch; technological developments affecting touch; and the psychological importance of the sense.
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  • The Undersea World

    Tamra B. Orr

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Though explorers have been searching Earth's deepest waters for many years, experts estimate that we have explored only about five percent of the global ocean.Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about the history of deep-sea exploration, from the creation of the earliest submersibles to today's high-tech expeditions to the planet's deepest points. They will also find out what we've discovered underwater so far and what lies in store for the future of deep-sea exploration.
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  • Birds

    Ann O Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    "This book covers the habits, physical features, reproduction, and life cycle of birds."--
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  • Reptiles

    Ann O Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Presents information about reptiles, looking at some of the variety of different species, how they are classified, the habitats where they can be found, how they reproduce, and how they interact with humans.
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  • Ireland

    Libby Koponen

    Library Binding (Children's Press(CT), March 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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  • Thunderstorms

    Chana Stiefel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes how thunderstorms are formed and predicted, and includes information on how these storms affect plants, animals, and humans.
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  • Bill and Melinda Gates

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Examines the life of the founder of Microsoft, discusses the history of the company, and describes the charitable works done with his wife through their foundation.
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  • Walt Disney: The Man Behind the Magic

    Tamra B. Orr

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Profiles the animator, filmmaker, and entertainer, detailing his early life, his beginnings in animated films, the creation of the Disney studios, and the opening of the Disneyland theme park.
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  • Allergies

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Eating peanut butter, petting a friendly dog, or sniffing a colorful flower are perfectly harmless activities for most people. However, for allergy sufferers, these can all be life-threatening experiences. Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others dont, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens. They will also learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future.
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  • Planet Neptune

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Visible through a strong pair of binoculars, Neptune is one of the few planets that is easily seen from the surface of Earth. Readers will discover what it would be like to visit the surface of Neptune and how scientists are working to learn more about this icy planet. They will also discover how the planet was discovered and why its moons and rings are so interesting to scientists.
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