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Books in Discovery Days series

  • Submarines

    Alex Frith, Jane Chisholm, Emmanuel Cerisier, Giovanni Paulli, Zoe Wray

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.
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  • Outbreak: Disease Detectives at Work

    Jr. Friedlander, Mark P.

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 12, 2009)
    Describes the field of epidemiology and its history, presenting historical and modern case studies and biological explanations of some diseases and a discussion of the microbes most likely to be used by bioterrorists.
  • Little People And a Lost World: An Anthropological Mystery

    Linda Goldenberg

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 15, 2006)
    Presents the discovery on Flores Island, Indonesia, of the hominid skeleton of a woman who lived twelve thousand years ago and whose small size has created controversy among paleontologists over whether she is a homo sapiens or represents a new human species.
  • A Dot Markers & Paint Daubers Kids Activity Book: Discovering Addition: Learn as you play: Do a dot page a day

    14 Peaks Creative Arts

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 5, 2017)
    Learn addition with dot marker activity pages in this addition book for toddlers! Have fun with addition learning the numbers 1-10. Preschoolers and Toddlers will have lots of "do a dot" book fun with this toddler addition book. It is designed for dot markers, bingo daubers, dab markers and mini dot markers. There are dots on every page. - Over 24 Dot Marker Addition Activity Pages- Bound Coloring Book: No loose papers in this bingo dauber book of addition- Fun for Preschoolers and Toddlers- 8.5” x 11” Pages perfect for learning- Works great with dab markers, dauber dawgs markers, dab o ink markers, dab and dot markers, crazy dot markers, do a dot art markers, dab markers and more!Discover addition of the numbers 1, 2, 3 all the way to 10 with these kids addition books.
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  • Mass Extinction: Examining the Current Crisis

    Tricia Andryszewski

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Dec. 15, 2007)
    Examines the mass extinction of species in the past and discusses such man-made issues as global warming, overfishing, the introduction of alien species, and the use of pesticides which threaten today's species.
  • Galapagos Islands: Nature's Delicate Balance at Risk

    Linda Tagliaferro

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, May 1, 2001)
    Examines how the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands is threatened by humans who hunt and pollute, and discusses how the islands have been designated as a national park in order to conserve the rare species of mammals, birds, and plants.
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  • Sharks: Internet Linked

    Jonathan Sheikh-Miller

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2009)
    This vividly illustrated guide gets up-close and personal. Learn what drives sharks into ""feeding frenzies" and more. 64 pages.
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  • Superbugs Strike Back: When Antibiotics Fail

    Connie Goldsmith

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Dec. 28, 2006)
    Discusses the growing problem of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics and other drugs, explaining how "superbugs" were created, what is being done to fight them, and how to protect against them.
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  • Parasites: Latching on to a Free Lunch

    Paul Fleisher

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes a variety of parasites that live off of plants, animals, and humans, and the ways in which certain parasites can be eradicated.
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  • When Objects Talk: Solving a Crime With Science

    Jr. Friedlander, Mark P., Terry M. Phillips

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Looks at criminal investigation and the use of forensic science to gather clues and apprehend criminals.
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  • Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn

    Samantha Seiple

    Hardcover (21st Century, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.
  • Trains

    Stephanie Turnbull, John Woodcock

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Explores various trains and their uses, from steam locomotives to magnetic levitation trains, and includes Internet sites to visit that enhance the learning process.
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