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1) Reptile
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Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior. A closeup look at the habitats, behavior, and natural history of the species that once ruled the earth. Reptile stands out because of the fascinating photographs, which are brilliantly lifelike and well chosen to demonstrate concepts discussed, educating readers in a way that words cannot. The text is nicely balanced between...
2) World War I
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Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...
4) Fossil
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Introduces fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants to young readers and explains what they tell us about earlier eras.
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Eyewitness books volume 38
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Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.
8) Cat
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
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"From the New York Times-bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences....
10) Hornet vs. wasp
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What would happen if a hornet came face to face with a wasp? If they got in a fight, who would come out on top? This nonfiction book provides all the facts that kids need to make a prediction—and depicts the battle to reveal the answer!
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Little, Brown and Company
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2021.
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Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives.
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"We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the US Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many...
16) Jaguar vs. skunk
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What would happen if a jaguar and a skunk met up and had a fight? Who do you think would win? Find out in the latest Who Would Win book.
18) Bats
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There are about 1,100 different kinds of bats, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. The book offers and intriguing look at some of the many different kinds of baths, their amazing abilities, and how these mammals fit into the natural world.
19) Dinosaur
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Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow.
Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago.