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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.
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Discovery Leveled Readers: I am a Polar Bear Level 2
Lori C. Froeb
Library Binding (Silver Dolphin Books, Nov. 5, 2019)Build reading skills while learning about polar bears . . . from a polar bear itself! Young readers will get up-close and personal with polar bears in this exciting book! What is it like to live on the ice? What color is a polar bear’s fur really? What are some tricks polar bears use to hunt? Kids will learn the answers to these questions while building literacy skills in Discovery Leveled Readers: I Am a Polar Bear Level 2. Written from a polar bear’s point of view, this nonfiction reader outlines the actions, thoughts, and habits of the famous arctic predator with age-appropriate text reinforced by photos. This reader includes vocabulary familiar to first graders and includes a glossary for more difficult words in the text.
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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.
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New Zealand Level 2 Elementary/Lower-intermediate Book with CD-ROM/Audio CD Pack
Margaret Johnson
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Aug. 20, 2009)This award-winning graded readers series is full of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks especially written for teenagers. From Maori traditions, such as the world-famous Haka dance, to its stunning geography, the 'Land of the Long White Cloud' is a country rich in tradition and sporting adventure. Explore this spectacularly beautiful country through the myths and legends that are part of its culture. This is a British English version of the title. The book comes with a CD-ROM/Audio CD with vocabulary games and complete text recordings. Cambridge Experience Readers, previously called Cambridge Discovery Readers, get your students hooked on reading.
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Tarantulas
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Paperback (Rourke Publishing Distributed by Ideals Publications, Feb. 1, 2009)Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders turn from eggs into adults, and why spiders spin their webs and how they do it. Find out about poisonous spiders and the harmless ones you may find anywhere in your home.
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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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Discovery Leveled Readers I Am a Tiger Level 1
Lori C. Froeb
Library Binding (Silver Dolphin Books, July 2, 2019)Build reading skills while learning about a tiger...from its perspective! What does a tiger do when it wakes up? What does a tiger think before it attacks its prey? How does a tiger care for its cubs? Early readers will learn the answers to these questions while building reading skills in Discovery Leveled Readers: I Am a Tiger Level 1. Written from the unique perspective of a tiger, this nonfiction reader outlines the actions, thoughts, and habits of the predator with simple sentence structures and text reinforced by photos. This reader includes easy vocabulary familiar to kindergarteners and first graders, and a glossary and quiz to reinforce reading comprehension.
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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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