Joyce L Markovics
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"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to snow leopards--secretive big cats that live in the mountains of Asia--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic factsabout snow leopards, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--...
2) Ava DuVernay
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"Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights for justice. She was also the first African American woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. This book explores her life and her fascinating films. A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars are included in this title"--
4) Ecuador
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Beautiful. Wild. Full of wonder. Welcome to Ecuador! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Ecuador's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
5) Lungs
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"How much do you know about your lungs? From taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide, it's time to explore lung basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your lungs works-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips." --
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"Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by the...
8) Bones
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"How much do you know about your bones? From supporting your body to protecting your organs, it's time to explore bone basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your bones work-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--
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"Did you know that some octopuses and squid make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent octopuses and squid--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by the publisher.
10) Poisonous plants
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like oleander, can stop a person's heart. Others destroy cells and cause organ failure. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and deadly--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism.
11) Heart
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"How much do you know about your heart? From pumping to sending blood around your body, it's time to explore heart basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your heart works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--
12) Brain
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"How much do you know about your brain? From thinking to dreaming to making memories, it's time to explore brain basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your brain works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--
13) Kidneys
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"How much do you know about your kidneys? From getting rid of waste and making urine, it's time to explore kidney basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your kidneys work - and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips." --
14) Muscles
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"How much do you know about your muscles? From allowing you to jump to helping your heart beat, it's time to explore muscle basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your muscles work-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips." --
15) Spiky plants
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants have huge thorns filled with stinging insects. Others can poke a person's skin with tiny poison daggers. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and dangerous--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism.
17) China
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Presents information about China, discussing its population, geography, cities, languages, inventions, holidays, and food.
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"This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2020 Black Lives Matter marches. These large protests, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues concerning police brutality and racism. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline." --
20) Gut
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"How much do you know about your gut? From digesting food to eliminating waste, it's time to explore gut basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your gut works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips." --