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  • The Bermuda Triangle

    Jane Bingham

    Paperback (Raintree, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have reported strange occurrences, such as clocks and navigational instruments failing. Are all of these reports true? Is there a mystery lurking? Using the scientific method and available data, this book attempts to find out!
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  • Mermaids

    Lori Elizabeth Hile

    Paperback (Raintree, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!
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  • The Loch Ness Monster

    Lori Elizabeth Hile

    Paperback (Raintree, Feb. 1, 2013)
    For hundreds of years, people have reported stories of something strange lurking in Loch Ness in Scotland. Are any of these stories true? If so, what could the monster possibly be? Can science solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out.
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  • Aliens & UFOS

    Lori Elizabeth Hile, Chris King

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2013)
    More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they’ve been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could life “out there” exist? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
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  • Bigfoot and the Yeti

    Mary Colson, Chris King

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2013)
    For many years, people in the mountains of North America have reported sightings of a strange being that appears to be very large, very hairy, and very smelly! It walks on two legs like a human, but looks more like an ape. People have nicknamed the creature Bigfoot. On the other side of the world, in the mountains of Asia, a similar creature, called the Yeti, is believed to be out there. Could this half man, half beast be real? If so, what it is? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
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  • Crop Circles

    Jane Bingham

    Paperback (Raintree, Feb. 1, 2013)
    For years, mysterious symbols and patterns have been appearing in many fields. What created them and what could they possibly mean? Are they the work of beings from another world or simply the works of dedicated hoaxers? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!
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  • Why Does Sound Travel?

    Nicholas Brasch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Why do we hear thunder after we have seen lightning? How is loudness measured? Which part of the ear hears sound? Readers will have fun finding the answers to these and other questions about sound in this bright and lively book.
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  • Why Does My Heart Pump?

    Helen Bethune

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Young readers learn all about the human body in a fun and informative layout. Includes photos, illustrations, activities, glossary, index, and websites. 24 pages.
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  • Why Do Airplanes Fly?: All About Flight

    Rob Moore

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    What makes flight possible? Why can a bumblebee fly? How does a jet engine work? The answers to these and many other curiosities about flight and gravity are found in this amazing book. Activities are included to aid in comprehension.
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  • Why Does Water Evaporate?: All about Heat and Temperature

    Rob Moore

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The puzzling world of water and evaporation is explored in this fun and fact-filled book. Readers will learn about temperature, and how water can be both steam and ice. Theyll be amazed as they learn about the principles behind the steam engine and steam power. Bright photographs, memorable fact boxes, and activities add another layer of fun.
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  • Ghosts & Haunted Houses

    Jane Bingham, Chris King

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Over the centuries, there have been reports of ghosts, haunted houses, and other eerie phenomenon. Is it possible that at least some of these sightings are true? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
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  • Why Do Balls Bounce?: All about Gravity

    Rob Moore

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    What is gravity? Why don't skydivers fly off into space? Do heavy objects fall faster than light objects? Curious minds will delightedly find the answers to these and other questions about gravity in this colorful and fact-filled book.
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