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Books in Explorer Library: Language Arts Explorer series

  • The Case of the Incapacitated Capitals

    Robin Pulver, Lynn Rowe Reed

    Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2013)
    The capital letters in Mr. Wright's classroom require immediate medical attention! They are suffering from severe neglect. Mr. Wright's students have completely forgotten about them—and about Teacher Appreciation Day. Luckily an EMS team is on the way for this grammar emergency in the latest addtition to Robin Pulver and Lynn Rowe Reed's langauge arts library. Filled with bold, bright illustrations, this book is a fun and unforgettable introduction to capital letters.
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  • How to Write a Play

    Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day--in school, with friends, at home, almost everywhere--and now, the Language Arts Explorer Junior writing series has tips and tricks that will help them become writing experts. Available in reinforced library and paperback bindings.
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  • Biofuels

    Patricia Newman

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Following a student interviewing experts about biofuels, this exciting title teaches readers about biofuels as an energy source. The book covers biofuels' history, how they are used today, and innovative ways we may use biofuels in the future.
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  • Nuclear Power

    Shirley Duke

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Following a student conducting research, the reader learns about nuclear power as an energy source. This exciting title covers the history of nuclear power, its pros and cons, how we use nuclear power today, and how we may use it in the future.
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  • Science Lab: Properties of Matter

    Rebecca Hirsch

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Examines the properties of matter, discussing the different states, densities, and making new kinds of matter.
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  • Geothermal Power

    Linda Crotta Brennan

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The reader follows a student's journal as the student learns about geothermal power as an energy source. This engaging title includes how humans used geothermal power in the past, how we use geothermal energy today, and how we may use it in the future.
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  • The Case of the Incapacitated Capitals

    Robin Pulver, Lynn Rowe Reed

    Hardcover (Holiday House, July 1, 2012)
    The capital letters in Mr. Wright's classroom require immediate medical attention! They are suffering from severe neglect. Mr. Wright's students have completely forgotten about them—and about Teacher Appreciation Day. Luckily an EMS team is on the way for this grammar emergency in the latest addtition to Robin Pulver and Lynn Rowe Reed's langauge arts library. Filled with bold, bright illustrations, this book is a fun and unforgettable introduction to capital letters.
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  • Science Lab: Soil

    David Barker

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Introduces soil, describing its properties, geological history, the importance of the different types of soil, and how soil plays an integral role in the carbon cycle.
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  • Helping Endangered Animals

    Hirsch Rebecca Eileen

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Examines endangered species, how human activities have contributed to shrinking numbers, and what is being done to protect animals for the future.
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  • Science Lab: The Life Cycles of Plants

    Hirsch Rebecca Eileen

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the life cycle of plants, examines how they survive in the extreme heat and cold, and explores how new plants develop.
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  • It's Cool to Learn About the United States: Southeast

    Katie Marsico

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Learn about the history and culture of the southeastern United States.
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  • How to Write a Comic Book

    Nel Yomtov

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    This book teaches readers how to plan and write comic books. They will discover ways of brainstorming ideas for a comic book story, how to outline a plot using a three-act organizational structure, how to incorporate dialogue and descriptions, and how to write clear and detailed instructions for an artist to draw the accompanying illustrations. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the process of planning, organizing, and writing the narrative of a comic book story.
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