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1) Eclipse
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"After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully...
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"Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real. When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn't quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer...
3) Snow birds
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"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive...
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Tens of millions of people came out to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, the first in the US in nearly four decades. Now we are approaching an even more exciting, back-to-back pair of US eclipses: an annular eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. You won't want to miss them, and there's no better way to prepare than to use the free app "Totality by Big Kid Science" (expected to be downloaded and used by millions) and...
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"How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound--and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system, astrobiologists search for the biochemical building blocks that...
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"Build your very own Rube Goldberg Machines in this must-have guide for builders of all ages! To build a Rube Goldberg Machine, all you need is a pile of junk and a great imagination. World-renowned Rube Goldberg Machine builder Zach Umperovitch and STEAMeducator Tori Cameron have teamed up to show us just how true that is in this comprehensive guide to building Rube Goldberg Machines at home. Written in partnership with Rube Goldberg's granddaughter...
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Dive deep with Science Comics: Whales, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast! He will travel across the global ocean interviewing a diverse assortment of whales and dolphins about their amazing behaviors and habitats, as well as their interactions with the human...
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Introduces readers to significant developments in car technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
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Early on a January morning in 2015, a young bull elephant touched on a sagging electric line in the Paneri Tea Plantation in the Udalgari District of Assam, India. The elephant's soft-padded feet conducted the current, and the animal fell, kicking in the mud. The local veterinarian called to the scene thought the tusker was going to die. The forest department warden didn't agree. With proper treatment, he believed the animal could survive. He called...
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The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 grabs attention with its sound and speed! In this title, readers learn about this sports car from its boxer engine to its interior racecar elements. Leveled text and crisp images combine to explore the car's history, parts, and design. Special features map where the car is made, highlight engine specifications, and more!
16) Eclipses
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There's more to an eclipse than meets the eye! Simple text introduces readers to solar and lunar eclipses. Includes information about why eclipses occur, how often they occur, and how young readers can find more information so they can experience an eclipse themselves.
17) Acura NSX
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Beginning in Japan, the Acura NSX is now made by hand in Ohio! This high-low book immerses readers in the parts and features of this stylish supercar through leveled text and crisp photos. Special features share car specifications, map where it's made, show off the size, and more. This action-packed title is sure to keep reluctant readers engaged on every page!
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In this book, readers will explore a city habitat at night and discover how the nocturnal animals that make it their home form an ecosystem and rely on their habitat and each other for survival.
This title cleverly takes young readers on a mini exploration through the dark streets and backyards of a nighttime city habitat making connections between the living things that call it home.
• Packed with curriculum science information
• Discover...
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In this book, readers will explore a forest at night and discover how the nocturnal animals that make it their home form an ecosystem and rely on their habitat and each other for survival.
This title cleverly takes young readers on a mini safari through a dark forest making connections between the plants, animals, and other living things that call it home.
• Packed with curriculum science information
• See how forest animals make their...
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