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Books in Amazing Science Discoveries series

  • Discover Science: Apes and Monkeys

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 16, 2013)
    Discover Science: Apes and Monkeys by Barbara TaylorMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.What are our closest animal relatives like?Pay an up-close visit to apes and monkeys around the world in this incredibly informative and dynamic book; available in Paperback. Learn what differentiates each species, and find out how they survive and take care of each other in a variety of habitats. Hands-on activities at the end of the book reinforce kids' appreciation for the facts they have learned, as the parent and teacher guide offers tips for further learning.
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  • Matter

    Rebecca Hunter

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 2000)
    Defines matter and includes instructions for simple experiments that explain the properties of its three principal forms.
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  • Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

    Rebecca Hunter, Pamela Goodchild

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2001)
    Discusses different kinds of rocks, how they are formed, and their uses, and offers suggestions for collecting them.
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  • Aristotle and Scientific Thought

    STEVE PARKER

    Hardcover (BELITHA PRESS LTD, Aug. 16, 1994)
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  • Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, Aug. 16, 1994)
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  • Isaac Newton and Gravity

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, Aug. 16, 1993)
    -- Clear and concise biographies of the world's most important and influential scientists-- Traces the development of revolutionary ideas and inventions that continue to shape the way we live-- Complemented by full-color paintings, drawings, and photographsAn examination of Newton, who made revolutionary advances in many areas of science, including the study of light, color, gravity, force, and motion.
  • Thomas Edison and Electricity

    Steve Parker

    Paperback (Trophy Pr, Oct. 1, 1992)
    Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed such inventions as the stock ticker, the light bulb, and the phonograph
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  • Discover Science: Insects

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 22, 2011)
    Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.
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  • Exploring Your Skeleton: Funny Bones and Not-So-Funny Bones

    Pamela R. Bishop, Liz Callen

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1991)
    Describes the appearance and functions of bones, their association with muscles, tendons, and platelets, and how bones make up the skeleton
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  • Materials

    Rebecca Hunter

    Paperback (Raintree Publishers, )
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  • Discover Science: Senses

    Jinny Johnson

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Dec. 21, 2010)
    Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright dynamic photography, and just the right amount of core information. With key vocabulary defined on each page and hands-on projects to help children engage the senses and build on what they learn, this series is a fantastic first introduction to the natural world. Nothing is more basic to children's experience than their senses, yet explaining them in an accessible way can be a challenge. Senses is a fascinating introduction to the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. How do eyes observe the details of the surrounding world? How does the ear capture sound or the tongue capture flavor? Readers will even examine the super senses of the animal kingdom. Through this book, children will develop a whole new appreciation for their amazing senses.
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  • Singing Birds and Flashing Fireflies

    Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Mary Morgan, Mary Morgan-Vanroyen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1989)
    Illustrates how animals use a variety of signals to communicate with each other
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