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Earth Matters : [an Encyclopedia of Ecology]
Beautiful and amazing photos show the living world's endless diversity. Each section explores the unique ecology of the earth's ecosystems such as: polar, desert, ocean and tropical forest regions. Also included are the threats arising from human activity on the delicate balances of these systems and how on person can make all the difference.
256 p. 2008
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Baillie, Jonathan
Animals at the Edge : Saving the World's Rarest Creatures
Along with real scientists on exciting scientific expeditions, you'll travel the Cyclops Mountains in West Papua, to the Yangtze River in China, to the forests of Haiti in the Caribbean, and to the Gobi Desert. Discover special creatures such as the bumblebee bat, so small it can fit on a fingertip, the slender loris, a nocturnal beast hunted for its mythical magic powers and many others. They are part a global conservation project aimed at saving rare species from extinction. Fascinating facts and fabulous photos make this book a real adventure.
46 p. 2008
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Bausum, Ann.
Denied Detained Deported : Stories from the Dark Side of American Immigration
Does our nation, built by immigrants, have room for more newcomers? Should individual rights be sacrificed for homeland security? With personal narratives and heartbreaking photographs, this beautifully designed photo-essay connects past immigration issues of economics, racism, national security, and patriotism with what is happening now.
111 p. 2009
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Beccia, Carlyn
The Raucous Royals : Test Your Royal Wits : Crack Codes Solve Mysteries and Deduce Which Royal Rumors are True
Have you heard that King Louis XIV only took three baths in his entire life? Did Marie Antoinette actually say, "Let them eat cake!"??? or "Off with your head!" You are invited to practice the fine art of the history detective. Are these rumors that have made their way in the history books true or false? How did they begin? You discover the turth in this one-of-a-kind combination of nonfiction detective book, graphic novel, and tabloid magazine.
64 p. 2008
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Brooks, Philip, 1963-
King George III : America's Enemy
King George III vowed to crush the rebels and launched his country into a seven-year bloodbath called the American Revolution. He wanted to be known as the man who saved the British Empire. Instead, he ended his days raaged by insanity and plagued by failures.
128 p. 2009
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Burns, Loree Griffin
Tracking Trash : Flotsam Jetsam and the Science of Ocean Motion
Did you know that 2,000-10,000 containers are spilled into the ocean by cargo ships every year? Discover how this and other trash travels great distinces by way of ocean currents and where it ends up. Find out about ghost nets and other dangerous trash in the ocean and the devistating affects it has on marine life. Read about the drifting island of plastic known the Garbage Patch- about the size of Alaska and composed of approximately six billion pounds of accumulated plastic garbage.
56 p. 2007
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Clements, Andrew
A Million Dots
In this one-of-a-kind book, readers actually see what one million of something looks like as this book contains one million dots and 46 amazing facts, including how many shoeboxes it takes to make a stack as high as Mount Everest. Full color.
(unpaged) 2006
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Covey, Sean
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
Seven friends discover important lessons about 7 important principles, such as being good listeners and working together. Each chapter features a Parents' Corner, describing each of the 7 habits and discussion guides for happy kids.
93 p. 2008
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Farndon, John
Do Not Open
Inside you'll find incredible truth about secret stuff you're not supposed to know: weird history, strange science, mysterious places, random happenings, freaky facts of nature ....--Slip case.
256 p. 2007
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Franklin Watts, Inc.
Is It Hot Enough for You? : Global Warming Heats Up
Global Warming Is Making Headlines. Find Out About: how rising temperatures affect polar bears and other wild animals; race cars that run on sunlight; how cows contribute to climate change; and what you can do to help.
64 p. 2009
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Greenwood, Elinor
100% Me
A guide to puberty that is divided into sections for girls, for boys, and for both addresses the facts of physical and emotional changes as well as issues such as embarrassment, bullying, and sexual attraction.
96 p. 2009
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Hawass, Zahi A.
Curse of the Pharaohs : My Adventures with Mummies
Zahi A. Hawass, currently in charge of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, tells true stories of archaeology and Egypt's treasures.
144 p. 2004
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Hillman, Ben
How Weird is It? a Freaky Book All About Strangeness
Are we really related to mushrooms? This book offers a look at weird things from around the world, such as the frog from Surinam who gives birth through its back, neutron stars, dark matter, and liquid nitrogen, via full-color photographs, comparisons, and in-depth examinations of the items, animals, and objects featured.
47 p. 2009
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Holtz, Thomas R.
Dinosaurs : the Most Complete Up-to-date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
This guide is packed with enough detail and insider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles. The text includes brief entries on more than 800 named species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as chapters on the history of dinosaur discoveries, dinosaur biology, and much more.
427 p. 2007
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Jackson, Donna M., 1959-
The Name Game : a Look Behind the Labels
This illustrated investigation looks at how people get their names in various cultures and at what some of those names mean. It also discusses unusual names, nicknames, the names of pets, companies, and hurricanes, and much more.
64 p. 2009
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Keenan, Sheila
Animals in the House : a History of Pets and People
"Is there something scampering, purring, swimming or slithering in your home? If so, you are not alone. There are approximately 377, 800,00 pets in the US (that's more than the number of people." (Front jacket) Discover the story of pets through the ages and the people who kept them, including famous pets and their humans.
112 p. 2007
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Kilby, Janice Eaton
The Master Detective Handbook : Help Our Detectives Use Gadgets Super Sleuthing Skills to Solve the Mystery Catch the Crooks
Inquiring kids want to know what it takes to solve a crime, so the super-sleuths at the Pinkerton Detective Agency have invited detectives-in-training to join them in unraveling a mystery. You can really get involved because every page is interactive: along with the great story come plenty of interesting projects, activities, and tasks. Includes visual clues just waiting to be found, coded messages require that need deciphering. Readers start a case file, complete with paperwork, photos, a crime scene sketch, and other pertinent details. You will love implementing time-tested detective skills and trickery, dusting for prints, bagging and tagging evidence, and sneaking around unnoticed--just like a pro.
96 p. 2006
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Macaulay, David.
The Way We Work : Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body
Curious about the how your vocal cords create sound or how your eyes allow you to see? Discover the answers to these questions are more in this highly visual journey through the basics workings of the human body.
336 p. 2008
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Markle, Sandra
Animal Heroes : True Rescue Stories
Shows how cats, dogs, cows, monkeys, and even dolphins use their normal senses or special training to help people in trouble or in need all over the world.
64 p. 2009
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Menzel, Peter, 1948-
What the World Eats
A photographic collection exploring what the world eats featuring portraits of twenty-five families from twenty-one countries surrounded by a week's worth of food--Provided by publisher.
160 p. 2008
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