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Books in Everyday Mysteries series

  • Where Does the Garbage Go?

    Lincoln James

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Explores what happens to garbage after it has been picked up by the garbage truck and discusses ways garbage is used to energy.
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  • Where Does the Mail Go?

    Koston Meyer

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Examines how the postal system works, discusses addressing envelopes, and describes the journey mail takes.
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  • Where Does Electricity Come From?

    Angelo Gangemi

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Examines electricity, how it is produced, and how it ends up in the home.
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  • Where Does the Mail Go?

    Koston Meyer

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Readers will follow the mail as it goes through the post office and processing plant, where its prepared for the rest of its journey. The informative text and accompanying photographs in this book bring readers along for the incredible trip. A concluding diagram helps readers summarize what theyve read using fun and colorful images.
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  • Where Does the Recycling Go?

    Jerry Shea

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Looks at the process of recycling and materials that can be recycled, including glass and plastic.
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  • Where Does the Bathwater Go?

    Daisy Allyn

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Explores water used in homes, discusses where it comes from, what a septic system is, and what happens to the water after it is treated at the water treatment plant.
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  • What Makes Fire Burn?

    Walter Laplante

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    There are a lot of ways to start a fire: flint and steel, matches, a magnifying glass and sunlight. However it starts, all fire needs oxygen, fuel, and heat. To some, it may almost seem like magic, but theres a complicated chemical reaction taking place when a fire is lit! Readers learn what makes fire burn simply through age-appropriate language and content. Full-color photographs complement the main content and are followed by an illustrated graphic organizer that shows the process step-by-step.
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  • How Is Paper Made?

    Demi Jackson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Examines the process of making paper, from wood to pulp to rolls of paper, and discusses how paper can be recycled.
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  • What Makes Fire Burn?

    Walter Laplante

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Introduces the process of combustion, explaining how fuel, heat, and oxygen combine to create fire.
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  • Why Do Ice Cubes Float?

    Benjamin Proudfit

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Water is a big part of everyday life. People wash with it, drink it, and run inside when it falls as rain. It also seems to defy the basics of physical science by floating in liquid when frozen as ice. Readers learn exactly why that is through accessible and age-appropriate language, as well as how liquid water becomes ice. Full-color photographs complement the main content, and an illustrated graphic organizer shows this common process step-by-step to help readers truly understand this science concept.
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  • Where Does the Recycling Go?

    Jerry Shea

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Recycling is a great way to help take care of the planet. Many people recycle glass, paper, metal, and plastic instead of throwing it into the garbage. Inside this informative volume, readers will see up-close how recyclable garbage is transformed into new products. A fast-fact chart helps readers understand the importance of recycling.
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  • How Does a Light Bulb Work?

    Demi Jackson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Readers learn about two types of light bulbs, how they work, and their differences.
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