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English
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Oceans and Seas brings the young reader on a journey into the sea where full-color illustrations enhance the informational presentation of the incredible creatures and plants that live in different oceans around the world, including a review of the creatures of the coral reefs and an overview of deep-sea treasure hunting. It introduces readers to the fascinating underwater world, from the deepest oceans to the shallows, and the creatures and plants...
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English
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Introduces readers to some of the largest and most acrobatic mammals in oceans and seas. Young students will discover the many types of whales and dolphins and learn about their behavior and how they survive in their watery world. Projects include making a dolphin mobile and a whale bookmark.
7) Materials
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English
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Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answer fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood,...
9) Polar lands
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English
Description
Teaches the reader about arctic food chains, igloos and icebergs. Includes craft activities and notes for parents and teachers.
10) Planet Earth
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English
Description
Introduces the planet's climate and geography, discussing topics including the water cycle, earthquakes, and natural resources, and provides instructions for creating simple projects.
11) Animal homes
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English
Description
Describes the various homes that animals choose or make for themselves.
12) Mountains
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Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce the characteristics of mountains and the animals and plants that inhabit them.
13) Senses
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English
Description
An introduction to the five senses, including sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, includes projects and activities.
14) Reptiles
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English
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Science kids: Reptiles introduces readers to the huge range of reptiles that live both on land and in water. These animals come in all shapes and sizes, and many have unusual talents. Children will be amazed to find out why snakes swallow their meals whole, why geckos have to lick their eyes, and how chameleons catch insects with their tongues. The vivid microphotography and splashy illustrations take readers up close and personal with these slippery,...
15) Robots
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English
Description
From the earliest humanoid design concepts of da Vinci and Tesla, to the cutting-edge robotics of the present, a celebration of all things robot covers robot construction, the ways robotics are being combined with the human body, the advantages and consequences of artificial intelligence, and more.
16) Insects
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English
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Insects are the most successful animals on Earth and Science kids: Insects introduces readers to the tiny creatures that fly, scuttle, and lurk in the world around us. Stick insects are masters of disguise, wasps can sting, and ants even have a social structure in which they have different jobs to do. Be amazed at the incredible variety of insect life that lives all around us.
19) Solar system
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English
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Presents facts about the sun and planets of the solar system, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
20) Birds
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Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of birds. Includes instructions for projects.
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