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  • Constellations

    Diane M. Sipiera, Paul P. Sipiera

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1997)
    Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation
    N

  • 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.
    T

  • 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.
    S

  • Project Apollo

    Diane M., Paul P. Sipiera

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1998)
    Provides a history of the space project to study the moon
    Q

  • 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.
    S

  • Egypt

    Howard Gutner

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

  • Tundra

    Peter Benoit

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

  • 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.
    N

  • 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.
    S

  • 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.
    Q

  • Stars

    Paul P. Sipiera

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
    Q

  • The Wampanoag

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Presents a history of the Wampanoag Indians, describes the roles of men and women in their society, and discusses how they built their homes.
    S