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2) Human Body
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An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details - with photographs...
5) The Iraq War
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"Discusses events in Iraq that lead up to the current war in Iraq, beginning with the end of the Persian Gulf War and continuing through the planned withdrawal for all coalition forces from the country"--Provided by publisher.
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Discover a habitat filled with steaming swamps and crawling with dinosaurs fighting to survive. Spread-by-spread match-ups pit species against one another in scientifically accurate battles, while fact files give report writers all the info they need at a glance.
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Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.
9) Habitats
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Get ready to travel through the world's habitats with a monster and its friends! In this adorable volume, readers meet Mo, a blue monster who wants to see all kinds of nature. Mo's friends explain what life is like living in their home habitats, including the Arctic, a savanna, a rainforest, a coral reef, and more. Important science curriculum ideas, such as food chains and microhabitats, are explored in the main text, accompanied by colorful, helpful...
10) Transportation
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Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....
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The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun. Infographics, illustrations, and colorful photographs provide additional sources of information and serve as the focal point of the creative...
12) Energy and Fuel
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Energy is a very important topic in today's world. It's an essential science concept as well as a major part of current events as fuel prices fluctuate and climate change continues to be a major concern. Readers are able to go beyond the basics in this creative and comprehensive look at energy and fuel. Concise, focused text is presented around detailed images, including diagrams, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. This image-focused presentation...
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Budding biologists might be surprised to learn about the many incredible features of their own bodies. These include a heart that beats 3.3 billion times in a lifetime to a brain with neural pathways that are unique to every person. This title features these key details about the human body written with carefully-crafted, explanatory text and fact boxes that inspire critical thinking. Additionally, the layout of each spread combines creative, cartoon-inspired...
14) Plants
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Growing plants is a joy for kids as they see their hard work of caring for a seedling turn into something more: a flower, a tree, or perhaps an ear of corn! But what is the right way to water a plant? Why do plants need light? And what is the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees? Mo, a cute, blue monster, helps readers answer these very questions and more in this engaging book! Important science concepts like photosynthesis, plant parts,...
15) Life Cycles
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Understanding life cycles is essential to understanding nature and the world around us. From kittens and cats to caterpillars and butterflies, life cycles are endlessly interesting to young readers. In this volume, they gain important insight into different life cycles-accompanied by a cute, blue monster named Mo! With questions and short activities throughout, the main text engages readers by directly addressing them and inviting them to explore...
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Physical science can be a challenging topic for readers at any level, but this creative guide to physics breaks down essential concepts in a creative and accessible way. Text relating to forces and matter is presented in very short snippets, including bullet points, highlighted fun facts and statistics, and descriptions on diagrams. This is designed to help readers see that learning about science is anything but boring! Images play a large role in...
18) Space and Time
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Space and time are challenging concepts that can often seem hard to visualize, but this creative approach to science helps readers get the whole picture using accessible text and eye-catching images. Colorful illustrations, photographs, and infographics show readers the coolest things about space, and detailed diagrams give them a stronger understanding of the solar system and what lies beyond it. The focused text is broken down into bite-sized pieces...
19) Engineering
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They're the masterminds behind the machines we use and the technology we rely on, but what exactly do engineers do? In this volume, readers will discover more about the multitude of things engineers have created, as well as learn how engineering and technology will continue to impact the world in the future. Eye-catching artwork accompanies manageable text, allowing readers to better understand the world of engineering and further their comprehension...
20) Time
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The idea of time can be a difficult concept to grasp. But, as kids get older, they need to know more and more how to get to class or practice on time. They want to know how to properly count down to the summer season or favorite holidays. Mo, a cute, blue monster, is here to help! From explanations of how days are divided to the relationship between time and speed, this volume breaks down time in an understandable way, engaging readers through questions...