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  • Where Do Garbage Trucks Go?: And Other Questions About Trash and Recycling

    Ben Richmond

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, March 1, 2016)
    What is a landfill? What makes some garbage dangerous? Why it is good to recycle—and can we recycle water? Kids see the garbage truck all the time—but this entertaining and educational book will tell them what it does and where it goes, along with other facts about the trash we create and how it affects the environment.
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  • What Was America's Deadliest War?: And Other Questions About The Civil War

    Martin W. Sandler, Robert Hunt

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Who fired the first shots in the American Civil War? Where were the fiercest battles fought? How did Lincoln free millions of slaves with one document? Acclaimed author Martin Sandler answers all these and other “must-know” questions about the war that pitted brother against brother and tore the United States apart.
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  • What Are the Three Branches of the Government?: And Other Questions About the U.S. Constitution

    Ben Richmond

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Who wrote the U.S. Constitution? How long did it take to write? What is the Bill of Rights? The Constitution forms the basis for our government's organization—and our liberties. Children will also learn how the three branches of government operate, how amendments are enacted, and how the Constitution has changed.
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  • Did It All Start with a Snowball Fight?: And Other Questions About...The American Revolution

    Mary Kay Carson, Robert Hunt

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 7, 2012)
    Could a snowball fight really have sparked the American Revolution? What made people get so steaming mad over the price of tea? And did it take a minuteman only a minute to join the fight? Step back into colonial America to find out about taxation without representation; why the British were called lobsters, the first-ever combat submarine, and whether Yankee doodles were really dandy! This interesting take on eh American Revolution will attract young readers…even if they don't have to write a book report.
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  • Why Does Earth Spin?: And Other Questions About Our Planet

    Mary Kay Carson, Peter Bull

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Where is planet Earth—and how big is it? Does the ground move under our feet? What would we find if we dug down all the way to the Earth's core? And why is the sky blue? Children will discover the answers to these and other must-know questions about our amazing planet.
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  • What Makes a Tornado Twist?: And Other Questions About Weather

    Mary Kay Carson, Louis Mackay

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, July 1, 2014)
    Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Charming illustrations, clever charts, and fun text help kids learn whatever they want to know about wild weather. No matter their question, the fascinating answers are right here!
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  • Which Way to Freedom?: And Other Questions About the Underground Railroad

    Mary Kay Carson

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    What was the Underground Railroad—and who traveled on it? Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do? This gripping book tells kids all about the perilous journey to escape slavery and finally become free: how long it could take, where the fugitives hid, who helped them, how “stationmasters” sent secret messages, and other fascinating details of the legendary Underground Railroad.
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  • How Hot Is Lava?: And Other Questions About Volcanoes

    Kelly Smith

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, March 1, 2016)
    What exactly is a volcano? Can it really destroy an entire city? And how hot is lava? Kids will learn all about this force of nature, from where to find the ring of fire to whether volcanoes exist on other planets.
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  • Where Do Garbage Trucks Go?: And Other Questions About Trash and Recycling

    Ben Richmond

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 1, 2016)
    What is a landfill? What makes some garbage dangerous? Why it is good to recycle—and can we recycle water? Kids see the garbage truck all the time—but this entertaining and educational book will tell them what it does and where it goes, along with other facts about the trash we create and how it affects the environment.
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  • How Does a Seed Sprout?: And Other Questions About Plants

    Melissa Stewart, Carol Schwartz

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2014)
    What is a seed—and will all of them eventually become plants? What happens to plants in winter? Why do leaves come in so many sizes and shapes? Do insects help plants, or harm them? A virtual garden of information grows here for young readers to enjoy.
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  • How Does the Ear Hear?: And Other Questions About The Five Senses

    Melissa Stewart, Jim Madsen

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2014)
    What are the five senses? How do they help keep us safe? Why are two ears better than one? Why do some people need glasses? Why does food taste worse when we have a cold? And WHY can't we tickle ourselves? Find out in this SENSE-sational book!
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  • Why Did the Whole World Go to War?: And Other Questions About... World War II

    Martin W. Sandler, Robert Barrett

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Why Did the Whole World Go to War? helps children understand one of the 20th century's most tragic conflicts. It answers their most basic questions, including: What started World War II? How did Hitler take over so many countries so quickly? What happened at Pearl Harbor? Where were the fiercest battles fought? What ended the deadliest conflict in human history? A fascinating look at a complex topic.
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