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Books in True Books series

  • Tyrannosaurus Rex

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics and habits of the massive flesh-eating dinosaur, as well as theories about why it became extinct.
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  • ADHD

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Helps children with ADHD, their loved ones and their friends learn about how the condition affects millions of people around the world and how it is diagnosed and treated. Simultaneous.
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  • Starting Your Own Business

    Nel Yomtov

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Anyone with a good idea and the right knowledge can start a business in the United States. Readers will discover what it takes to turn their ideas into income, from the resources they will need to begin a business to the skills they will need to keep it running long into the future.
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  • Experiments With Motion

    Salvatore Tocci

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Projects and experiments explore motion and the forces that cause motion, covering such topics as inertia and resistance.
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  • The Virginia Colony

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.
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  • Antarctica

    Mel Friedman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Describes the landscapes, extreme weather, plants, animals, and famous explorers of the continent of Antarctica.
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  • The Sense of Sight

    Assistant Professor School of Architecture Ellen Weiss

    2008 (Children's Press(CT), Aug. 15, 2008)
    Learn all about the body's sense of sight.A True Book: Health and the Human Body series introduces young investigative readers to the human body and what makes it work. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will learn all about the human body and the sense of sight.
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  • Brazil

    Tara Walters

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Examines the country of Brazil, including its history, geography, people, arts, religion, language, festivals, and recreation.
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  • U.S. Landforms

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2012)
    The United States covers a vast amount of land and is home to a wide variety of climates. As a result, it also contains some of the worlds most impressive natural landforms. Readers will learn about the nations deserts, mountains, and plains. They will also discover such famous landmarks as Californias Death Valley and the hot water geysers of Yellowstone National Park.
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  • Genetics

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    When scientists first began altering genes to change the traits of living things, they unlocked an entirely new branch of science: genetics.Genes are the blueprints for all life. Readers (Grades 3-5) will get an overview of the science behind genetics and find out how genetics have changed our world. They will also meet some of the biggest innovators in genetics history and find out where the field is heading next.
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  • Earth

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Introduces the Earth as a planet, including its orbit, and discusses the conditions that make it suitable for life, its structure, the moon, and space flight.
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  • 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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