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3) Earthquakes
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English
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Photographs and simple text introduce children to earthquakes.
4) Volcanoes!
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Photographs and simple text introduce children to volcanoes.
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2012.
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English
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In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers will discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, maps and photographs, and supportive text to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Readers will be engaged as...
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2011.
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English
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Early elementary readers find out how important lunch is in order to keep them energized throughout their busy day. Implementing a variety of mathematical skills, from addition to fractions, in conjunction with informational text, helpful charts and vivid images, children are encouraged to make healthy choices at lunch time to get the best nutrients and vitamins that their bodies need.
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2012.
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Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other...
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2006.
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English
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In this important nonfiction book, young readers take a trip back in time to learn the differences between nursing in the past and nursing today. Along with a history of nursing, readers will learn about Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton and the development of the Red Cross, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, midwives, and all the responsibilities that come along with this admirable career. Intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing...
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Pub. Date
2006.
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English
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Firefighting is an important and very dangerous job. Readers explore firefighting techniques and firefighting equipment from the past and present in this fascinating book. With plenty of vivid and interesting images, stunning facts, and supportive text, readers can easily compare and contrast the similarities and differences in fire extinction through the years. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding...
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2013.
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English
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Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods and even parasites in this fascinating nonfiction reader. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary and an index to aid in vocabulary development, this book will have children eager to learn more about these tiny creatures and the big impact they have on human life!
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Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. This book engages readers with vivid images, informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse James! This book also includes text features...
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Pub. Date
2006.
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English
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Learn about how writing has changed--and stayed the same--over the years in this engaging book that features vivid images and examples of books, bookbinders, the Gutenberg Press, and more. Readers will learn about some of the very first examples of writing and the way computers and the Internet have changed the way writers and reporters do their jobs--from blogs, to email. The easy-to-read text, supportive glossary, and index ensure that readers learn...
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2006.
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English
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Fishing is one of the oldest jobs around! Readers can explore the long history of fishing, the evolution of fishing tools over time, and the development of the modern-day fishing industry. Fascinating images, intriguing facts, a table of contents, glossary, and index all work together to provide an engaging experience for readers.
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Pub. Date
2006.
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English
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Our communities would be a very dirty place without the help from sanitation workers. This fascinating nonfiction book allows readers to appreciate the hard work that goes into waste management and allows for opportunities to compare and contrast sanitation from the past with the present. Helpful text, colorful images, and intriguing facts aid in teaching readers about garbage dumps, landfills, trash compactors, and recycling.
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2011.
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Find out how school is the same--and different--in countries all over the world in this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will learn about the way students learn in other countries, from homeschooling to trade schools. This interesting book features informational, descriptive text, and colorful photos and maps to engage readers from cover to cover.
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2013.
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English
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Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty through this captivating nonfiction title. With remarkable images and graphics, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, readers are able to explore and discover such micros as DNA, atoms, bacteria, phytoplankton, and nanotechnology items...
19) On the Go
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Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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Featuring basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!
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Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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Learn all about the amazing things your muscular system and skeleton do and how to keep them healthy and strong! With vivid images and clear, informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, readers are introduced to basic biological ideas and vocabulary.
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