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  • Toilets

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Have you ever thought about how a toilet works?There's interesting science behind this simple machine. This book shows you how the various parts of a toilet work together to make quick work of a dirty job.
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  • Lightbulbs

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    How does a lightbulb work?Press a button. Flip a switch. And - like magic - light fills a room. It's all thanks to the humble lightbulb. This book introduces readers (Ages 6-7) to the simple science of the lightbulb. And it explains how science has continued to improve upon the little glass bulb that so brightens our world.
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Ladybugs

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Ladybugs are actually a farmer's best friend-they eat the bugs that would otherwise harm plants.Many people thing ladybugs are pretty. Some even think they bring good luck. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
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  • Push and Pull

    Patricia J. Murphy

    Paperback (Children's Press, Aug. 1, 2002)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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  • Hot Air Balloons

    Joanne Mattern, Blair Rainsford

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    How does a hot air balloon fly?For hundreds of years, humans dreamed of soaring through the skies like birds. Then the invention of the hot air balloon brought us closer than ever before. Most incredible of all: This amazing invention requires just a bit of hot air to send it floating among the clouds. This book shows you how.
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Earthworms

    Jodie Shepherd

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Discover that earthworms aren't just yucky, but are necessary to keeping soil healthy.People used to think earthworms were just garden pests. Others thought they were just plain yucky! Earthworms are also food for birds, frogs, and other animals. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
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  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases

    Ginger Garrett

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2005)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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  • Scientists Ask Questions

    Ginger Garrett

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2005)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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  • Fire Trucks

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Weve all seen fire trucks racing through the streets. We know that these vehicles are taking firefighters to battle a blaze. But did you know that the trucks themselves are actually firefighting tools as well? This books lets you take a closer look inside this fire-fighting machine.
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  • All the Colors of the Rainbow

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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  • X-Ray Machines

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    A machine that can see through your body to reveal the bones inside. It sounds like science fiction!Using simple text and clear photography, this book exposes readers (Ages 6-7) to the technology behind this amazing diagnostic tool.
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  • You Can Use a Balance

    Linda Bullock

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2004)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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