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The Team Time Machine kids are going back in time to a famous moment in American history when American colonists battled the British forces at Lexington and Concord. As riveted readers tag along, the time-traveling adventurers witness these Revolutionary War battles and the British march back to Boston, setting the stage for the revolution that created the United States. Historical images and fun fact boxes give budding historians an in-depth understanding...
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"From hunting buffalo on the plains to harvesting the bulb of the agave plant in the rocky desert, the Apache have shown great resourcefulness throughout their history. This volume allows readers a glimpse into the rich culture of this native people, including the significant and sometimes tragic events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Famous Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are highlighted in the text as well as life on modern...
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"Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them. Graphic organizers and incredible photographs add to this glimpse into one of nature's most...
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"Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person--John Chapman. Chapman's life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this entertaining volume, readers will learn about an extraordinary man and his love of nature as well as the parts of the legend that probably aren't true. Historic images and fun fact boxes add to the appealing content"--From the publisher's web site.
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"Rip Van Winkle, the incorrigible character from the early American short story, lived in the years before and after the American Revolution. However, he slept through the war, thanks to some mysterious bearded men in the Catskill Mountains! This compelling retelling of the famous legend, first published in 1819, will entertain readers as well as inform them about the life of storyteller Washington Irving. The engaging design and text are supported...
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"Some bugs are big--but they can't beat the ancient dragonfly called Meganeura. Its wingspan was as wide as a seagull's. Try squishing that with a fly swatter! Readers will love the astounding prehistoric world in the vivid pages of this informative book. Besides stunning facts about dragonflies, they'll learn about dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed Earth at that time. Amid information that will ignite their imaginations, they'll also contemplate...
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"Before he became president of the United States in 1869, Ulysses S. Grant led quite an exciting life. He grew up on a farm in Ohio, went to college at West Point, and joined the U.S. Army. He then fought in the Mexican-American War and later the American Civil War. In fact, by the end of the Civil War, he was the highest ranked general in the Union army. Besides significant information like this, readers of this thought-provoking book will also learn...
14) Dwight Howard
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This basketball power forward is nicknamed "Superman" for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howard's life and successes.
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Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person-John Chapman. Chapman's life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this entertaining volume, readers will learn about an extraordinary man and his love of nature as well as the parts of the legend that probably aren't true. Historic images and fun fact boxes add to the appealing content.
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The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high interest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve...
17) Math on Mars
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Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this high-interest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that...
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Jupiter, named for the mythological king of the gods, demands a lot of respect in the night sky. Young scientists are invited to travel to this gas giant while taking part in "math missions" along their journey. By completing each mission using familiar math operations, they'll discover fascinating facts about Jupiter, its rings, and its moons. They'll learn about the storm called the Great Red Spot and the Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter. Science...
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The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high-interest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve...
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The sun's importance to Earth and the solar system can't be exaggerated; it's the linchpin for life itself. The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula. Readers discover fascinating facts about the sun such as its age-it's 4.6 billion years old!-through bright text and motivating math problems. Amazing...