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  • National Geographic Our World

    National Geographic Society

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, July 11, 2006)
    The National Geographic Society's world-renowned cartographers are proud to present a state-of-the-art world atlas for children ages 3 to 6. This updated edition of the award-winning National Geographic Our World: A Child's First Picture Atlas uses a puzzle-piece motif to introduce children to maps and geography and is the result of careful collaboration with experts in early childhood education. This big, boldly illustrated atlas invites young adventurers to explore the world's places, people, and animals. Lively text, pictures, and interactive activities make it easy and fun for kids to learn about and understand their world. In today's interconnected world, kids hear different languages, see different types of clothing, and eat food from different countries every day. Toys, televisions, and clothing all have labels saying where they were made. Children's natural curiosity will demand they know where these places are, who lives there, and what kind of things they do. This bright, beautiful atlas, chock-full of fun facts, ensures that even the youngest kids have the learning tools they need to find the answers to their questions. This updated edition features: 3 world maps, 7 continent maps, United States map, Canada map, 75 full-color illustrations, interactive activities, glossary, and pronunciation guide. There's a great big wonderful world out there for kids to explore with the mapping experts at National Geographic.
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  • Where Does the Moon Go?

    Sidney Rosen, Dean Lindberg

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, May 1, 1992)
    Describes how the travels of the moon make it seem to grow and shrink, and uses an experiment and photographs to illustrate the phenomenon
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  • What Are Clouds Made Of?

    Debbie Vilardi

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind cloud formation. Students learn about evaporation and condensation and about clouds' place in the water cycle. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • How Do Airplanes Stay Up?

    Vilardi Debbie

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • Why Do Birds Fly South for Winter?

    Vilardi Debbie

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind migration. Students learn about the hunger and nesting factors that motivate birds to fly south for the winter and north for the summer. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • How Do Airplanes Stay Up?

    Debbie Vilardi

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • How Far Is a Star?

    Sidney Rosen, Dean Lindberg

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, July 1, 1992)
    Explains the vast distances in space and describes different types of stars in the universe using a question-and-answer format
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  • Can You Hitch a Ride on a Comet?

    Sidney Rosen, Dean Lindberg

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, July 1, 1993)
    A lively question-and-answer science book takes a close-up look at comets, their origins, their history, their journey through the universe, and some famous comets, including Halley's Comet and Comet Kohoutek.
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  • Why Is the Ocean Salty?

    Vilardi Debbie

    Paperback (Pop!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind salt water. Students learn about erosion and evaporation, two processes that contribute to the oceans salinity. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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  • Why Is the Ocean Salty?

    Debbie Vilardi

    Library Binding (Cody Koala, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the science behind salt water. Students learn about erosion and evaporation, two processes that contribute to the ocean's salinity. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Where's the Big Dipper

    Sidney Rosen, Dean Lindberg

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Nov. 1, 1995)
    A question and answer format teaches readers about the constellations, how they were named, and how they are used to tell time and direction, and provides instructions for locating various constellations
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  • What Do You Know About Animal Adaptations?

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 6, 2008)
    Uses a question and answer format to provide information about the ways in which animals adapt to their environment, discussing such topics as hibernation, migration, and using adaptations to find food.
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