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Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Astronomy covers the hottest topics in deep space, including exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter, as well as the amazing telescope technology that makes this work possible. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential...

"Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents art lessons for art projects of varying styles including drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.

"Rain or shine - the weather impacts on everything we do. What makes the wind blow? Or snow fall? And what happens when the weather goes WILD? Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics and photos, this is the perfect introduction to our planet's amazing wild weather. From dust devils to flying frogs and twisting tornadoes, Wild Weather takes you on a whirlwind of discovery. Covering the earth's atmosphere and how weather works, you'll find out all...

An animal fact book includes trivia on creatures from around the world, detailing their behaviors, physical characteristics, and life cycles.

"This book details the life and habits of rabbits."--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Hanukkah. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Do you remember every time you've been sick? You may not, but your body does! With many illnesses, you can't get sick more than once because your body remembers and fights it off before you get sick again. But what if your body could recognize germs that you've never had before so you don't get ill? There's where vaccines come in! This book comes complete with extensive back matter all about types of germs and vaccines"--Amazon.com.

Introduces the holiday, Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.

This official Minecraft book contains collective knowledge of the Survivors - an underground group of Minecraft experts who've been around since the early days of alpha. Written by the Chief - the leader of the group - it contains their most cunning plans and their most ingenious inventions. On the home front, you'll learn what kind of base best suits your needs, what to stock in your arsenal and how to protect your base with imaginative defensive...