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1) The Lorax
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The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.
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The plant kingdom contains more than 250,000 species. With green pigment called chlorophyll in some cells, these organisms have the unique ability to make their own food. This colorful book describes the main groups of plants, including mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Special sections highlight the role of plants in the environment--as producers in the food chain and producers of the world's oxygen--and their role in climate and the...
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An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters,...
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When saying no is the right thing to do. Sometimes it's okay to ignore the rules or break the law. In fact, it's essential! This thought-provoking book features people who did just that: Sophie and Hans Scholl, siblings who distributed antigovernment pamphlets in Nazi Germany; and Andrei Sakharov, who helped develop the nuclear bomb in Cold War Russia, but then spoke out against its use. Some, like Rosa Parks, were not originally in positions of political...
5) Spring
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Discover science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM) through original craft projects and recycle at the same time! This brilliant series combines learning science with seasonal craft projects, scientific experiments and fun activities. In Spring, why not make a rainbow, see a leaf breathe or create your very own tornado in a bottle, plus many more fascinating ideas to try out. Combining fun photos, illustrated step by step artwork and...
6) Snowboarding
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Snowboarders practice in the snowboard parks at ski resorts. They know they will need a variety of tricks to score well in competitions. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowboarding, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
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In Nova Scotia, in 1946, an usher in a movie theatre told Viola Desmond to move from her main floor seat up to the balcony. She refused to budge. Viola knew she was being asked to move because she was black. After all, she was the only black person downstairs. All the other black people were up in the balcony. In no time at all, the police arrived and took Viola to jail. The next day she was charged and fined, but she vowed to continue her struggle...
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There are hundreds of thousands of different known fungi with many still to be discovered and developed. This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups: yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Key characteristics of fungi are highlighted, such as spore production, fungi's need to feed, and their use of long, branching cells known as hyphae to absorb nutrients from the environment. Special sections explore such varieties...
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The villagers are afraid of her, so the legendary Baba Yaga disguises herself as an old woman in order to know the joys of being a grandmother. Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild--to love. Full color.
11) Secret agents
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"Discusses American, British, and Russian spies and secret agents, and the history of espionage. Includes profiles of famous spies and double agents"--Provided by publisher.
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Bacteria are microscopic organisms with a cell structure that is very different from that of the other kingdoms. Traditionally classified according to their shape, scientists now use DNA studies to refine the groupings of bacteria. This book examines bacteria that are found in virtually every environment--including those that are characterized by extreme heat, cold, and depth--and, of course, bacteria that are found inside our bodies. Intriguing information...
13) Smelling things
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Simple text and photographs introduce the sense of smell. On oversize pages.
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This entertaining book guides readers through the Golden Age of this ancient civilization, exploring the empire that became the largest in the world under Alexander the Great. It includes features on democracy, philosophy, epic poetry, the gods that influenced Greek actions, and the battles that were fought, particularly between the city states of Athens and Sparta.
17) Beavers
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"Easy-to-read text and realistic illustrations meet the research needs of young children, and satisfy their curiosity about these intriguing animals" Cf. Our choice, 1999-2000.
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