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1) The planets
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700L
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Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
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890L
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Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
5) Apples
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650L
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Apples come in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Take a bite and chew on months of planting, growing, picking, and selling that bring this tasty fruit into the home.
6) Dinosaurs!
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Introduces in simple text and illustrations the characteristics and habits of a variety of dinosaurs.
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Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built?from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works.--publisher's description
9) Tornadoes!
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An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.
10) Sharks
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660L
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"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...
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"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...
14) Horses!
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660L
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Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
15) Frogs
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An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
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760L
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Did you know that St. Patrick never drove the snakes out of Ireland? But he was a bishop that spent his life preaching and caring for the people of Ireland. Discover what's fact and what's legend in this updated history of St. Patrick's Day. On March 17th, people around the world decorate with shamrocks and leprechauns, give cards, and have parades--all in green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Learn why we wear green, what shamrocks symbolize,...
17) Hurricanes!
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Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
18) Wolves
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670L
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Did you know that the "big bad wolf" is a myth, and that actually wolves live peacefully among themselves, sharing food and protecting each other? In Gail Gibbons' "Wolves," discover more surprising facts about this often-misunderstood animal. Learn how wovles hunt and communicate as they roam territories as large as 1,000 square miles, and about efforts to protect the wolf from extinction. New material includes updated information on red wolf packs,...
19) Whales
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750L
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"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.
Introduces different kinds of whales.
20) Ladybugs
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630L
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"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
