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Books in True Book series

  • Ocean Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Discusses several different marine mammals including dolphins, manatees, walruses, whales, and sea otters
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  • Desert Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes such animals as camels, scorpions, and gila monsters and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world
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  • Petrified Forest National Park

    David Petersen

    Paperback (Children's Press, Oct. 1, 2002)
    The Petrified forest is a sight to see. Learn all about this wonderous National Park.A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
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  • The Moon

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    How's the weather on the Moon? There is no weather! Discover more true and surprising facts about the moon. Includes a map of the moon's cool paces, time lines, drawings, photos--and a peek at an astronaut's space suit.
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  • Tropical Forest Mammals

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some rain forest mammals including the jaguar, tapir, orangutan, coati, sloth, and howler monkey.
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  • Wetlands

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and what is being done to save them.
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  • Bryce Canyon National Park

    David Petersen

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the history, sights, and facilities of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah
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  • American Indian Foods: A True Book

    Jay Miller

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Briefly describes some of the foods that were important to various North American Indian cultures and their rituals surrounding the harvesting, hunting, food preparation, and meals
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  • The California Gold Rush

    Mel Friedman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)
    Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward, providing the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States.
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  • The Weapons in World War II

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Introduces weaponry used in World War II, describing how fighter pilots worked, weapons used by soldiers on land, and how vessels at sea fought one another.
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  • President Donald Trump

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2017)
    Profiles the forty-fifth president of the United States, covering his childhood, his education, his family, his careers as a real estate mogul and television star, and his election.
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  • The Sun

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Presents information about the sun, discussing its physical characteristics, orbit, natural satellites, and the technology used to study it.
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