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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Disappearances and other strange phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle have long inspired speculation and theories. Theorists chalk it up to everything from bad weather to time warps. Explore the mysterious history of the Bermuda Triangle"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A series of mind-bending mini-mysteries each with a scientific spin, featuring STEM concepts in a wide range of scientific disciplines, from geology to astronomy, chemistry, biology, and more! Each case includes an in-depth explanation and ideas for hands-on experiments to enhance readers' scientific understanding"--
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Just 2 inches long full-grown, this little guy is the foundation of the Southern Ocean food chain... "Hi. What are you? You appear to be an egg. You are an egg sinking. For many days, you sink. You sink a mile down, and you keep sinking down... down... until..." The unidentified narrator follows one krill among billions as it pursues its brief existence, eating and eating while metamorphosing from one thing into another and trying to avoid being eaten....
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Dragons are long, snakelike creatures in Norse mythology. Dragons of Norse Mythology explores three different dragons and their roles in Norse mythology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo...
5) Fur
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
6) Skin
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
7) Feathers
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"American Life in the 1970s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1970s left behind."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"American Life in the 1930s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1930s left behind."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"American Life in the 1940s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1940s left behind."--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Discover 100+ awesome, kid-friendly facts about the Titanic--perfect for ages 8 to 12! Set a course for high-seas adventure with this big book of fun facts about the Titanic--from its construction to its launch to its final disastrous moments. Unlike other Titanic books for kids, Titanic Q & A reveals loads of little-known details about the maiden voyage of this doomed ship that struck an iceberg in 1912."--Back cover
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An informative picture book that takes readers along on a high stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters to threaten the nation, while offering a dramatic look into the work of the highly-trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires"--
16) Scales
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head. The colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. As a scientist, Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies-- and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all,...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit and quirky illustration style to break down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
Perfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself with the help of her role model and icon, Celia Cruz.
Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as “the queen of salsa.” Her love of Celia stems from her mother,...
Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as “the queen of salsa.” Her love of Celia stems from her mother,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"American Life in the 1950s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1950s left behind."--