Nancy Dickmann
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"Let's Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe."--
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"Many of today's communications travel over networks. Networks connect people all over the world through computers and mobile devices, but how does it work? Young learners will discover how an email works, how computers talk to one another, and how documents and programs are stored in the cloud. Readers will also learn about network safety and how to protect themselves from hackers and viruses. Easy-to-read infographics and simple language make this...
10) An apple's life
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Heinemann Library
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©2010
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English
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From seed to seedling, tree to blossom, flower to fruit, the life cycle of an apple is beautiful to see. This title shows the reader how an apple begins life, grows, and reproduces.
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Welbeck Editions
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2022
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English
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"When do you eat 'bread of the dead', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns? Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 festivals, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world, from the more familiar to those...
12) Ancient Egypt
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English
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Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic clues, journey into the afterlife, and find out what it meant to be a pharaoh as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
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Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more affordable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
14) Garbage Trucks
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Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That's a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of garbage trucks, their main parts, and how they work.
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Discover which kittens are calm and quiet and which are bouncy and playful!
Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics, which make them so super-cute, be it the big adoring eyes of the Persian or the curly fur of the Selkirk Rex. It's time to decide who gets your vote as the cutest kitten ever!
Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers.
17) Math in Space
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From the phases of the moon seen on Earth to the rotation of far-off galaxies, mathematics can be used to explain what's happening in the universe. Full-color photographs and related age-appropriate math questions engage young readers and demonstrate real world applications of mathematics.
18) ATVs
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A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.
19) Delivery Trucks
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Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.
20) Robotics
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Robotics is an exciting STEM field, and readers explore what it's like to work with robots in this accessible introduction to a high-interest career path. Readers with an interest in STEM are invited to think about which job in robotics might be right for them. Their understanding of this topic is enhanced through the use of clear main text, informative fact boxes, and a quiz that directs readers to a robotics job that matches their interests and...