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3) Ships
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"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to ships. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
4) Submarines
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"From the early human-powered submarines of the American Civil War to the U-boats of both world wars and the modern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines have become one of the most dangerous weapons of war."--
7) Submarines
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How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why submarines work miles under the surface of the ocean.
8) Submarines
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They hide quietly in the ocean. They send torpedoes and missiles to enemy targets. They explore the ocean depths to learn more about the world in which we live. They are the jewels of the United States Navy. They have helped win wars. They are submarines. How do they work? What is their history? Check out this fun book to find out more.
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Readers enter the underwater world of extreme submarines with this text, which offers a high-interest take on the career, technology, and engineering curricula in elementary classrooms. Readers learn the basics of submarine technology and how submarine crews live inside the machine. The text examines the ways in which submarines are used, including civilian and military missions, and how they escape detection in the deepest depths of the oceans. Familiar...
10) Ships
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""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to ships through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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This title provides readers with a fascinating look at the mighty military submarines. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers as they go under water to explore the military's sneaky ships. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned...
12) Cruise ships
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"Cruise ships are some of the largest boats in the world. The biggest cruise ship can carry about 8,700 people. Learn more about these mighty machines in Cruise Ships, and AV2 media enhanced book." --
13) Monster Ships
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Measuring 1,300 feet long, the world's biggest ships are more than 300 feet longer than the famed Titanic! These shipping vessels are so big their loads of containers, stacked on end, would reach 29 miles into the sky-near the edge of space! Learn more about these monster boats in this title for young learners.
14) Ships
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the parts of a ship and different kinds of ships used for transportation of goods and people"--Provided by publisher.
16) Space machines
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What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As readers travel through the fun and fact-filled text and...
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Christopher Columbus landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Today, October 12 honors Columbus' adventurous spirit as well as his Italian-American heritage. Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the holiday's history and contemporary celebrations in accessible terms. Photographs illustrate Columbus' life as well as modern celebrations of the holiday in his honor.
18) Ships
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to ships. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
20) Submarines
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Some submarines are over 550 feet long and can dive 1,600 feet deep. The biggest submarine in the world can carry up to 160 crew members and stay underwater for 180 days. Stunning photographs accompany intriguing facts, allowing readers to see these remarkable boats up close, including their giant propellers and nuclear engines.
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