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  • What Are Community Resources?

    Leeann Blankenship

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Explains what community resources are, the differences between man-made and natural resources, and how resources affects a communities health and prosperity.
    N

  • Let's Go to the Playground: Find Out About Forces and Motion

    Ruth Walton

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Discusses simple physics, including levers, and forces, including gravity and centrifugal force, that are present when playing on a playground. Includes science experiments that demonstrate forces"--
    O

  • What Are Sea Invertebrates?

    Julia J Quinlan

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    An introduction to marine invertebrates explains what they are and describes octopuses, jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, sea stars, sea urchins, sponges, crabs, and their importance in the ecosystem and to humans.
    K

  • What Is a Community?

    Jeanne Nagle

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Introduces various communities, including neighborhoods, school communities, and the global community, and describes how to be a productive member of each.
    H

  • All About Bicycles

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but it is also an invaluable means of transportation. Today, there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide. This fun and engaging resource discusses the development of the bicycle, its use throughout its two-hundred-year history, bicycle use around the globe, and modern innovations. Readers will learn the basic parts that make up a bicycle and the different reasons we ride them.
    P

  • The Magna Carta

    Richard Barrington, Edmund Barrington

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    "In the year 1215, the way governments and citizens interact was f orever changed by the signing of a document known as the Magna Carta. While students are often familiar with the importance of this charter, this title explores the text itself by narrating the history of the charter's development and pairing excerpts of text with straightforward explanations at a lower elementary reading level"--
    S

  • Solving Real-World Problems with Aerospace Engineering

    Selma Istakhorov

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Introduces the field of aerospace engineering; describes how it is used in aircraft, space flight, weather satellites, and other situations; and discusses career opportunities, noted aerospace engineers, and possible future developments.
    R

  • What Are Mollusks?

    Sarah Machajewski

    Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Marine biology is both essential and inspirational to human life. The bodies of mollusks in particular allow them to live aboveground, underwater, or both, depending on the species. Readers will learn about the unique contribution oysters, squid, and slugs, all of which are different classes of mollusks, make to their habitats. Their diets, their vulnerabilities, what they leave behind, and what threatens them take shape on pages that depict what mollusks are through both stunning photography and highly organized prose.
    R

  • How We Learned the Earth Is Round

    Patricia Lauber, Megan Lloyd

    Hardcover (Ty Crowell Co, Sept. 1, 1990)
    Explains various changes in humanity's beliefs about the shape of the earth, from the flat earth theories of the ancients to the round earth theories which were proven true by the voyages of Columbus and Magellan.
    S

  • What Are Crustaceans?

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    An introduction to crustaceans explains what they are and describes their size, habitat, anatomy, life cycle, relationship with humans, and other aspects of their lives.
    K

  • The U.S. Constitution

    Katherine Manger

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)
    This accessible book about the US Constitution will fascinate young readers. They will step into colonial America with primary sources, which include quotes, images of original documents and places, and more. They will learn about the origins of the Constitution, the Great Compromise, and the unprecedented concept of the separation of powers and checks and balances within government. They will also learn about the key players in the drafting of this historic document as well. With easy-to-follow spreads, young readers will find this book both informative and entertaining.
    S

  • The Carbon Cycle

    Laura Loria

    Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Climate change is a hot topic, but few readers understand exactly how it has disrupted Earth's natural cycles. This text offers a straightforward explanation of the carbon cycle, including what carbon is, the places where it is found, and how it is exchanged. In addition, readers will gain insight into how human activity affects the carbon cycle in nature. Each chapter features charts or photographic illustrations to enhance comprehension, as well as vocabulary boxes and open-ended questions that invite readers to think critically about the topic.
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