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Books in Explore the USA series

  • How the World Works: A Hands-On Guide to Our Amazing Planet

    Christian Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Feb. 23, 2010)
    You can make science fun for your adventurous kid with How the World Works. No droning text here - more like pop-ups, flaps to lift, tabs to pull, wheels to turn... your kid'll hardly know they're reading and learning.Make your family outdoor shenanigans even more fun with Ruckus Ready toys and outside games from Play Outdoors. Made for kids of all ages....
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  • How the Weather Works: A Hands-on Guide to Our Changing Climate

    Christiane Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Feb. 8, 2011)
    What is a tornado? Why does it snow? How is a hurricane created? Find out in this novelty-packed introduction to our planet’s weather.Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world’s weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the Earth’s climate.
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  • How Plants and Trees Work: A Hands-On Guide to the Natural World

    Christiane Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Sept. 12, 2017)
    A hands-on guide to our incredible natural worldWhich plants are carnivorous? What’s the smelliest plant in the world? And what is the most bizarre-looking flower? This eye-opening book explores the amazing diversity of the natural world, examining how plants grow, reproduce, defend themselves, and survive against the odds in some of the harshest climates on Earth. Packed with pop-ups, booklets, and flaps and accompanied by detailed artwork, this hands-on, fact-packed guide explains key curriculum knowledge in an accessible and fun way that’s perfect for budding botanists.
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  • Renaissance Artists Who Inspired the World

    Gregory Blanch, Roberta Stathis

    Hardcover (Ballard & Tighe, Oct. 15, 2003)
    Celebrates the spirit of the Renaissance and the work of important artists from Italy. Includes Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Sofonisba Anguissola. A great non-fiction reading book with readable text and stunning visuals to make literature accessible to readers at all levels. It uses primary source material to transport readers into the historical period and time lines to strengthen readers' ability to place people and events in history.
  • HawaiÂ’i

    Karen Durrie

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2018)
    Did you know Hawaii has the worlds largest volcanoes? Or that Hawaiian pineapples are sold all over the world? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state in Hawaii, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey to the places that make up this great nation.
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  • California

    Karen Durrie

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, )
    Presents a brief history and description of California.
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  • Delaware

    Karen Durrie, Jay Winans

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Briefly describes Delaware, discussing its history, geography, state emblem and other facts about the state.
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  • Colorado

    Karen Durrie

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2018)
    Did you know that the canyons of northwest Colorado have the largest collection of dinosaur fossils ever found from the Jurassic period? Or that more than 2 million cows live in Colorado? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state in Colorado, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey across the nation.
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  • Georgia

    Karen Durrie, Jennifer Nault

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2018)
    Briefly describes Georgia, discussing its history, geography, state emblems and other facts about the state.
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  • Explorers: National Parks: Our Wild Heritage

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    Paperback (Australian Geographic Pty Ltd, May 6, 2013)
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  • Puerto Rico

    Helen Lepp Friesen

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Briefly describes Puerto Rico, discussing its history, geography, state emblems and other facts about the state.
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  • Nebraska

    Megan Kopp

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Take a colorful journey across the nation with Explore the U.S.A. Learn the geography, history, symbols, and interesting facts that make each state special. Explore the U.S.A. introduces beginning readers to the United States of America through vivid images and engaging text, giving them an exciting look at the places that make up this great country.
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