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2) Planets
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.
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English
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"Grann revisits a ... series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and ... new evidence, the book [outlines the steps that reveal] a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is [an] ... indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long"--Amazon.com.
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English
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"Discover how our universe came to be in this delightful new picture book from the #1 science author for kids! First the quark, then the particle. First atom, then the molecule. First the sun, then the solar system. First the earth, then the life. First the love, then the child... Little scientists will learn all about how the universe evolved in this fun and unique science book for kids from award-winning physicist and creator of the Baby University...
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Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For readers too young for Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, this whimsical and well-founded picture book takes a leaf from a cookbook to show readers how the universe came into being. To bake a universe, you'll need a heaping pile of nothing. That's right, not a single thing! Just make sure you have enough. When you are happy with your amount of nothing, gather it all up and pop it on a baking tray. Alec Carvlin's breaks down the Big Bang...
7) Only one
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--
8) Argentina
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Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Argentina"--
10) Indonesia
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Although at times religious and ethnic tensions have risen to the surface, Indonesians live in relative harmony and have developed a distinct Indonesian identity since becoming an independent republic in 1949. With its multi-party democracy and free elections, modern Indonesia is a much more politically mature and tolerant place than it was during the Suharto era, when authoritarian one-party rule held sway. Today, Indonesia has become a prime example...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Calling all patriots! Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True!,...
13) Ukraine
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
One of the largest nations in Europe, Ukraine has experienced many tumultuous periods throughout its history. Readers will explore the nation's incredible story, from its earliest settlement more than 40,000 years ago to its recent political upheaval in 2014. They will be immersed in the country's rich culture and traditions, finding out how Ukrainian people live, eat, work, and communicate. They will also tour Ukraine's beautiful natural areas and...
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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"Did you know that baby raccoons are smaller than a bar of soap? Or that salmon smell using little pits in the front of their eyes? Curious Kids Nature Guide is filled with full-color illustrations and fun facts about the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, encouraging kids to discover and explore nature in their own backyards and beyond. Organized by habitat--forest, beach, fresh water, and backyards and urban parks--this book will teach kids...
15) Mars
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"--
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"First recorded traveling overhead in 240 BCE, Halley's Comet returns every seventy-six years or so for a fresh glimpse of life on bountiful Earth. In a wondrous story told from the comet's point of view, the creator of A Green Place to Be weaves scenes of Halley's hurtling through space with views of Earth and its evolving flora and fauna below. Even as humans gaze up in search of the celestial wanderer--tracking the "broom star" in words and pictures--the...
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Publisher
Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
©2018
Language
English
Description
What happens after a baby penguin emerges from her egg? Follow her journey and find out! Meet a penguin chick and see how she grows. Developed in tandem with the American Museum of Natural History, and featuring stunning photography in the penguin's Antarctic home, this nonfiction picture book captures the first few months of a baby penguin's life and her transformation into adulthood. With fun and engaging text, Baby Penguin's First Waddles is sure...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their landexperience its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of coursegreat Thai food!"--Publisher.
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