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Frogfish Are StrangeFrogfish can change color. They can strike prey in milliseconds. They can regenerate parts of their body. That's all pretty strange! Even reluctant readers are sure to love learning about these wacky, weird, and wonderful fish. Full-color photographs and exciting, accessible text explains just...
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The Search for Extraterrestrial IntelligenceMany who gaze up at the stars twinkling at night wonder if there could be life somewhere out in the universe. This exciting title allows budding astronomers to explore the scientific ways this could be possible! It begins with explanatory text covering key concepts...
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Pearl: Nature's Perfect GemFrom their creation in the maw of mollusks to lustrous objects of infatuation and conflict, a revealing look at pearls' dark history. This book is a beautifully illustrated account of pearls through millennia, from fossils to contemporary jewelry. Pearls are the most human of...
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ShapesDiscovering the obvious and hidden shapes in the world around us is a great way to strengthen concepts of geometry. This motivating volume points out the shapes of common and interesting objects. Readers will be inspired by accessible text and colorful photographs to apply...
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Great Airplane DesignsThe Wright brothers are well known for building the first successful airplane. However, they were neither the first nor the last to design an aircraft. Early designs looked very different than the planes we have today, but engineers from 1903 onward have generally tried...
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I Am Not an Octopus: Animals in the OceanThe ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the...
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I Am Not a Parrot: Animals in the Rain ForestThe rain forest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am...
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Marine BiomesIn this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about...
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Salvador Luria: An Immigrant Biologist in Cold War AmericaThe life of Nobel-winning biologist Salvador Luria, whose passion for science was equaled by his commitment to political engagement in Cold War America. Blacklisted from federal funding review panels but awarded a Nobel Prize for his research on bacteriophage, biologist Salvador Luria (1912-1991) was...
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From Outer Space to Inner Space: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey Through the Material and Mystical WorldsThe sixth man who walked on the moon shares his journey to the stars, into the mind, and beyond.In February 1971, as Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell hurtled Earthward through space, he was engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness. He intuitively sensed...
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Space Hardware: Artifacts, Equipment, and Sites from the American Space ProgramFeaturing 380+ color photographs, this illustrated guidebook presents a visual history of the United States' space adventures, from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs to the current International Space Station and Space X commercial ventures. Featured museums include National Museum of...
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The Height of Prophet Adam: At the Crossroads of Science and ScriptureThe Height of Prophet Adam: At the Crossroads of Science & Scripture explores scholarly efforts to treat the conflict between hadith regarding Prophet Adam's height and extant empirical data. What may appear as a straightforward hadith about the father of humankind brings to the...
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Freakishly Creepy CreaturesLots of teeth. Long legs. Beady eyes. You'll see the animals in this book are far from cute and cuddly. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly supports reluctant or struggling readers.Author: Megan Cooley PetersonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.14h x...
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Returning to the Moon: A Max Axiom Super Scientist AdventureOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. For the next three years, several other missions to the moon helped scientists learn more about space travel. However, nobody has been to the moon since 1972. Today,...
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On Solid Ground: Why the Earth Isn't as Controversial as You May ThinkOn Solid Ground illustrates what geologists know about the earth by telling the stories of the people who made major geological discoveries. It also chronicles the doubters and nay-sayers who have worked so hard to undermine our understanding of the earth. Each chapter of...
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Sending Signals Into SpaceSearching for signs of alien life is nothing new. Since the first believer, people have wanted to communicate with whatever might be out there. Learn about the satellites and observatories being used today to send and receive signals from space and find out if...
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Brain FreezeThree friends are excited to open an ice cream stand offering a most unusual menu of flavor combinations. But they'll have to put their math skills to the test when their calculator freezes over! This cross-curricular fiction book helps advancing readers learn math through...
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Physics in Crisis: From Multiverses to Fake NewsToday's physics has led to incredible advances in the technology we use in daily life -- from cell phones and GPS systems to PET scans and more. Current theories in physics have been amazingly effective in practical terms. Yet all is far from well:...
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Ancient Bones: Unearthing the Astonishing New Story of How We Became Human"Splendid and important .... Scientifically rigorous and written with a clarity and candor that create a gripping tale ... [Böhme's] account of the history of Europe's lost apes is imbued with the sweat, grime, and triumph that is the lot of the fieldworker, and...
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Spectrum Complete Learning + Videos Workbook4th Grade Reading, Writing, and Math Workbook for kids ages 9-10 Support your child's educational journey with the innovative Spectrum Grade 4 Complete Learning + Videos Workbook! 4th grade workbooks are a great way for your child to learn essential language arts and math...
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