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1) Plants
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"The natural world sparks curiosity in many young people, and they often have a plethora of questions about the plants they see around them every day and the exotic ones they've read about in school. A wide variety of questions about plants are answered in an accessible way through this fresh and fun approach to a common science curriculum topic. Colorful illustrations and a conversational and relatable tone appeal to reluctant readers and provide...
2) Animals
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The world is home to millions of species of animals. This volume takes a journey in answering some fun animal questions that will provoke curiosity and spur scientific thinking. Concise text supported by cool illustrations help readers explore answers to questions such as "How does a baby orca sleep?" and "Which bird builds the best nest?" Fun facts about specific animals provide even more information that animal lovers and curious readers will enjoy....
3) Our Planet
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Earth is full of countless wonders. This high-interest volume takes a fun approach to answering some of the many questions that young creative thinkers have about our planet. Thought-provoking questions are paired with engaging answers that help to reinforce key concepts of elementary science curricula. Manageable sections of text correlate closely with delightful illustrations, helping readers of many ages and levels develop a deeper understanding...
4) Our planet
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Earth is full of countless wonders. This high-interest volume takes a fun approach to answering some of the many questions that young creative thinkers have about our planet. Thought-provoking questions are paired with engaging answers that help to reinforce key concepts of elementary science curricula. Manageable sections of text correlate closely with delightful illustrations, helping readers of many ages and levels develop a deeper understanding...
5) Science
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For some, science can be a difficult subject to get interested in. However, with the help of this stimulating volume, readers will realize how fun and interesting science can be. Challenging questions are presented to readers, and then answered using informative and accessible text. Detailed and colorful illustrations engage readers of many ages and levels and will heighten their understanding of the content. Both budding scientists and those reluctant...
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The solar system can be a complicated topic, especially with young readers trying to obtain a grasp on this mind-boggling subject. However, this volume acts as an engaging primer to help young readers learn about the sun, the planets, and other aspects of the solar system. Challenging questions encourage readers to think about what they already know about the solar system. After a bit of self-query and pondering, they're provided with enlightening...
7) Dinosaurs
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There's so much to learn about dinosaurs. Kids often have questions about these prehistoric creatures, and after reading this creative guide to dinosaurs, they'll have the answers. Through simple language, readers are given the tools to independently discover fun facts about this popular topic. The question-and-answer format throughout encourages readers to develop a healthy curiosity about the past. A detailed glossary is full of helpful definitions...
8) My body
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"Young people often have many questions about their bodies, and they'll find many answers in this entertaining volume full of fun facts. They'll learn about various body systems, processes, and parts as they embark on a creative journey through the human body. The question-and-answer format offers a fresh and relatable perspective on science curriculum topics, which are further defined in the detailed glossary. Colorful and creative illustrations...
9) Our Oceans
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Many interesting facts are included in this creative guide to the ocean and its inhabitants. Readers explore relatable questions asked and answered within the engaging main text, which encourages them to develop their own curiosity about the world around them. Fun facts are presented in an accessible manner, through short sections of text that hold readers' interest. The narrative is accompanied by bright and bold illustrations that convey this topic...
10) Saving the Earth
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There are many steps we can take to help save Earth from climate change and global warming. This thought-provoking volume brings up many important questions and provides helpful answers about how we can help make our planet a more pleasant place to live for everyone. Through the accessible and conversational text, readers are encouraged to ask their own questions and practice critical thinking about their own role in protecting the environment. The...
11) Saving the earth
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"There are many steps we can take to help save Earth from climate change and global warming. This thought-provoking volume brings up many important questions and provides helpful answers about how we can help make our planet a more pleasant place to live for everyone. Through the accessible and conversational text, readers are encouraged to ask their own questions and practice critical thinking about their own role in protecting the environment. The...
12) Astronauts
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"Many kids dream of being astronauts when they grow up. Before they achieve that dream, though, they most likely will have a lot of questions about what astronauts actually do, what kind of training they go through, and who can become an astronaut. They'll find the answers to those questions in this fun and fact-filled look at life as an astronaut! Featuring charming illustrations and a relatable question-and-answer format, this guide to a high-interest...
13) The moon
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"The moon is a familiar sight in the sky, but how much do we actually know about it? Common questions about the moon and their answers are presented to readers in an engaging way in this helpful guide to an essential science curriculum topic. Fun facts are presented through clear and concise text, allowing readers at a variety of levels to learn more about the moon. Colorful and often humorous illustrations accompany the relatable questions and accessible...
14) Plants
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The natural world sparks curiosity in many young people, and they often have a plethora of questions about the plants they see around them every day and the exotic ones they've read about in school. A wide variety of questions about plants are answered in an accessible way through this fresh and fun approach to a common science curriculum topic. Colorful illustrations and a conversational and relatable tone appeal to reluctant readers and provide...
15) Space machines
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"What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As readers travel through the fun and fact-filled text and...
16) Weather
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What causes different types of weather? What's the weirdest weather in the world? These are just some of the questions kids might have about weather, and the answers to many of their questions are found in this relatable and informative look at a popular science curriculum topic. The easy-to-read format presents questions and answers using clear and concise text, allowing even reluctant readers to explore this essential topic independently and enthusiastically....
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