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"In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room"--Provided by publisher.
2) Space
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This book takes you on a journey through the universe, using the latest up-to-date information and discoveries from astronauts around the world. Recommendations for relevant Web sites are included.
4) Dirt bikes
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Offers readers a close-up look at dirt bikes and dirt bike racing. Includes glossary and comprehension quiz.
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Contains definitions and explanations of physics terms and concepts, grouped in the categories of mechanics and general physics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and general physics information, and includes diagrams and illustrations, cross-references, an index, and Internet links.
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"Did you know that the flag of the USA was inspired by that of the East India Company - a private shipping company that traded in the spoils of the British Empire? Do you know what the black star on the flag of Ghana means? Or why the Russian flag looks similar to that of the Netherlands? Find the answers to these questions and more in this gorgeously presented, accessible atlas of flags. Through simple designs and colours, national flags can tell...
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"What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Why is it happening? Is peace possible? When kids ask questions like these, are grownups prepared to answer? This book was created to provide context for this conflict, open the door to conversation, and lay a path for understanding, peace, and compassion for our shared future"--
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"How do we know when the moon was formed, what dinosaurs looked like, or why there are seashells atop the highest mountain in the world? Through rocks! By looking at a rock's shape, color, texture, and more you can uncover mysteries of the universe. Take a closer look--there's so much that a rock can reveal" -- Cover, page 4.
11) Romans
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Describes various aspects of Roman daily life, including homes, farms, marketplaces, schools, and forms of religion and entertainment.
12) Club Microbe
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"It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes" -- back cover.
13) The flute
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"Follow flute player, Sonja, as she plucks up the courage to play a flute solo in tonight's concert. Discover how the flute is played, the different sounds it can make, and its role within the orchestra. Listen along to the vibrant concert performance at the end. With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the flute. From...
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This book celebrates the greatest players and moments of sports from around the world, and provides young readers with all the engaging stories they could want at the beginning stages of their playing days and fandom. It celebrates the history, players, and culture of the most popular sports in the world.
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"The books introduction puts canine senses into evolutionary perspective and includes theories about the origin of todays dogs. Each of the following five chapters opens with a real-life canine anecdote and goes on to examine one of the five main senses, explaining canine senses from both an evolutionary and scientific perspective. A concluding chapter explores whether or not dogs have senses that people do not and includes a round-up that compares...
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"Do you have a kid in your life who loves dirt bikes? This is a great book to help teach them all about dirt biking, including safety, different events like motocross and supercross, types of dirt bikes, famous riders and more. This book also features fun activities like coloring pages, a crossword puzzle and a word search. Any kid who is interested in dirt bikes will enjoy this book and they're sure to learn something new (probably their parents...
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"In Crafting Fun for Kids of All Ages, blogger Kim Uliana offers 200 entertaining, versatile, and easy-to-assemble arts and crafts projects for any occasion. Make glittery snowflakes and thumbprint ornaments during the holidays, create straw hats and button sunflowers for summer vacation, or decorate personalized bookmarks for back-to-school. ..."--Publisher description.
